Pasta

A tuna pasta salad is often part of my Sunday Meal Prep! After all, it’s a nutritionally balanced and nutrient-packed meal with flavours that intensify as they marinate. Additionally, did I mention that this Tuna Pasta Salad packs well for school/work lunches or can serve as a quick and easy dinner? Yup! Read on for […]

Beefy Rotini is a favourite for Back-to-School time. After all, it’s a quick, wholesome weeknight meal that’s ideal for lunch leftovers or freezer meals. Additionally, this Beefy Rotini meal covers your nutritional bases with protein, carbohydrates and lots of veggies. Lastly, you have the flexibility to use up whatever veggies you have on hand. Here’s […]

This Roasted Red Pepper Pesto is flavourful and tastes super fresh! Additionally, it’s versatile to add to pasta or sandwiches, on top of proteins like chicken or fish and even stirred into risotto. This recipe is a variation on my classic Sunflower Seed Pesto, which is my go-to using extra fresh garden herbs. Check out […]

This Penne alla Vodka recipe is such a special & delicious dish! It’s a true family favourite and one you’ll LOVE because it’s surprisingly easy to cook. Therefore, it requires no long simmering. It’s a crowd-pleaser for special occasions or it can easily be a weeknight meal. Also, this versatile Penne alla Vodka recipe can […]

This Spinach Pesto recipe is sure to be a new fan favourite. However, sometimes my basil supply can be lacking because my Spring Herb Garden isn’t quite ready. Nevertheless, it’s not a bad thing because you can use fresh spinach in this Spinach Pesto Recipe as the tasty solution. Plus, what a great way to […]

When it comes to enjoying the summer season, BBQ meals are truly one of my favourite parts. Therefore, I’m a huge fan of this Grilled Veggie & Chicken Pasta that will surely delight your taste buds. After all, BBQ foods just taste sweeter since applying heat causes caramelization, grill marks and that delicious brown crust. At […]

Mac and cheese is just the BEST. It’s a classic comfort food and thankfully quite simple to make from scratch. Today’s Gouda Mac & Cheese with Peas recipe is a One-Pot Meal to reduce both dishes and stress. This also makes perfect leftovers for the nights you are too busy to cook. After all, when […]

Got lunchbox blues? I find it can be tough to come up with lunch ideas; especially ones that don’t take an exorbitant amount of time. This chickpea & feta pasta salad with pesto is a perfect example because it’s quick and easy. With busy schedules, many of our clients wonder what they can prep ahead […]

Gotta love the summer for fresh herbs and local produce. Likewise, if you follow my Instagram, you know that I love food/cooking and have a thriving herb garden. I even wrote a blog about Top 5 Must-Have Garden Herbs. However, at the end of the season, it can be difficult to use up all the […]

Are looking for a crowd pleaser this holiday season? If so, be sure to try my chorizo stuffed jumbo shells! If you wish, you can prepare thisrecipe in stages. Additionally, the meat filling and sauce can be prepared ahead of time. You might also call upon your friendly sous-chef for some chopping and stirringassistance. This […]

Are you bored of the same old lunch? I know it’s hard to think of new lunch ideas every day and is often a time consuming process. To make your life easier, why not plan ahead? Canada’s Food Guide highlights all the benefits of meal planning and how to stick to one. In one of […]

This weekend has brought Southern Ontario cold weather alerts with temperatures plummeting and wind chills hitting -30 degrees! With the immensely cold weather, there is certainly no better way to keep warm than by enjoying some hearty homemade Minestrone soup.Minestrone soup originates from Italy, so “minestrone” actually translates to “big soup”, which is a fitting […]