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Penne Pasta with Cauliflower and Sun-dried Tomatoes

This pasta recipe is loved by all and although you may think of it as comfort food, it is basically all year round food.  I make it when I’m home later after work because it takes 35 minutes to prepare. I also love that it is easy and the kids always devour it because the… Read More

Easy Peasy Coconut Lemon Cream Pie

Coconut cream pie is one of my favourite (and probably only) non-chocolate desserts.  There’s something about the pairing of lemon and coconut that makes it fresh and tropical.  This dessert is so easy, I’m a bit embarrassed about sharing it. As for healthy eating tips, this dessert is best shared with a big group of… Read More

Delicious and Healthy Quinoa and Wild Rice Stuffed Peppers

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

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

Zucchini Flowers Stuffed with Bocconcini and Basil Leaf

I’m obsessed with zucchini flowers. They bring such a beautiful sweet taste to any dish and look so pretty. Needless to say, zucchini or squash flowers are edible and this recipe brings me back to my days in Italy… Makes about 12. 12 zucchini flowers, if you pick them yourself, get them in the morning when… Read More

Vegan Zucchini Brownies

These treats are eggless and dairy free and definitely a favourite.  This recipe isn’t very sweet…for more sweetness you can put 1/2 cup chopped bakers chocolate or chocolate chips. I didn’t ? I also tried adoing a ripe banana to the mixture for extra sweetness and moisture. 2 cups flour 1/2 cup unsweetened good quality cocoa powder… Read More

Rigatoni with Sausage, Mushrooms and Tomatoes

  Rigatoni with Sausage, Mushrooms and Tomatoes recipe for 4-6 people 500g package of rigatoni pasta 1/2 sweet onion 3 medium sausages, casings removed and crumbled 1 cup sliced mushrooms 5 tbsp olive oil salt to taste 2 medium sized tomatoes or 1 cup cherry tomatoes 1/2 cup bocconcini, cubed Chop onions and cook in… Read More

The most egg-cellent lunch salad ?

I know the title is cheesy as are some egg salads sometimes. But eggs are a great way to add protein into your diet so try this recipe for a tasty, energy boosting pick me up midday meal. ️… Read More