Seeing the coming and going of peppers in the supermarkets is bittersweet. You wait all summer and by this time you sort of get sick of them because all you see is peppers EVERYWHERE. But I sort of feel bad thinking that because I know that in a few months I’m going to wish I… Read More
Tag: dinner
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
Black Rice with Garlic Shrimp and Pomegranate
250 g black rice 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped… Read More
Oven Roasted Sea Bream With Potatoes and Grape Tomatoes
Again, this is an easy and quick recipe, making it a no-brainer to impress friends and family at your next gathering. Difficulty: ?? Cost:?? Serves: 2-4 ? Time: 10 min prep, 20 to cook ⏰ Ingredients:… Read More
Easy Holiday Entertaining Tips
There are always a few stigmas about entertaining that may have you steer clear of inviting guests over for the holidays. Entertaining can be easy and fun if you just take a little bit of time to plan. For some reason, this saying always comes to my head: A minute in planning saves 5 in… Read More
Sweet Potato Gnocchi
For 8 people 4 sweet potatoes 1 egg 1 tsp salt 1 tub (500 g) ricotta cheese 6 cups flour plus more if needed… Read More
Chicken Stuffed Tortellini in a Fresh Cherry Tomato and Pancetta Sauce
Although any type of tortellini will suffice, the flavour of the chicken combines will with the pancetta. … Read More
Garden Eggplant and Tomato Pasta
So when you’re out on the water, you want to come back for lunch and prepare something that requires very little time to prepare so that we can refuel and get back to having fun! Oh and did I mention that this recipe uses our garden/in season eggplants and ripe tomatoes to give a… Read More
Octopus Salad with Asparagus and Chick Peas in a Balsamic Dressing
Ingredients: 1 medium sized octopus (1-2 lbs/around 1 kg) 1 cup canned chick peas, rinsed and drained 1 cup asparagus tips… Read More