Category: Lunch

Mini Beef Wellingtons

Ready in 40 minutes. Cook time 20 min. Serves 8 people This is the ultimate hosting dish. You can prepare it ahead of time and bake just before serving and modify it to make a large roast if you want too. No matter how or when you make it, taste and quality ingredients will make… Read More

Brown Rice Stuffed Mushrooms

Ready in 35  minutes Serves 8 people Difficulty Level: medium Looking to get your entertaining game on? It’s all about the rice this season  as this key ingredient takes the win for a double time. Not only can it be prepared ahead of time to help save you time and stress , it’s delicious flavour… Read More

Fig, Caramelized Onion and Scamorza Tart

Is the old saying true, that “Necessity is the mother of invention?” Hmm.  Well in this case I’ve been trying to get rid of all of the food that’s been shoved into my freezer at the same time, using up all the beautiful produce that I see at the grocery store.  I tend to over… Read More

Eggplant and Pepper Salad

It’s been a while since my last post.  I’ve been cooking so much and meaning to share every moment of it…. the truth is, recipe writing takes time. First I check recipes to make sure they are easy to follow and are grammatically correct (I am a teacher after all, and everyone knows how much… Read More

Baked Eggplant Parmigiana Rounds

Making sauce tonight, I needed something to fill me up so that I avoid the pasta bowl in front of me. Eggplants are filling and extremely flavourful. Tomatoes and fresh herbs help bring out the aroma of summer throughout the house. You will need: 2 medium to large eggplants 1 clove chopped garlic 2 cups… Read More

Artichoke Asiago and Quinoa Stuffed Button Mushroom Caps

Appetizers and desserts are my favourite part of any meal or gathering.  Since my dessert intake is somewhat restricted, apps are something I always look forward to. I try to substitute quinoa as much as possible, wherever possible.  It goes perfectly in this recipe because after cooking, the top forms a crispy, crunchy layer while… Read More

Perfect Pasta Making

“Why waste your time making it?”, I could hear my mom telling me.  “Why don’t you just go buy it at the store?” Strange question coming from someone like my own mother, who always made everything from scratch, even chocolate chip cookies, when all we wanted were Chips Ahoy. I remember pondering the same question… Read More

Farfalle with Tuna, Tomatoes, Olives and Onions

This is another one of my super simple recipes.  I like to keep key staples in my pantry and fridge (but that’s for another blog post) and this is one of those recipes that take no time and can be done when you have no food in the house. Funny enough, I did grocery shop… Read More

Calamari Bruschetta

Bruschetta is a wonderful appetizer that is enjoyed by almost everyone.  I made this up one day while trying to think of what to bring as an appetizer to a friend’s house.  It’s super easy to make and transport, just add the toasted crostini before serving as they may get soggy after. For 4-6 people,… Read More