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FALL BAKING Maple Pecan Swirl Bundt Cake with Caramel Drizzle Bringing a touch of autumn to my kitchen with this maple pecan delight. Make sure to SAVE AND SHARE to make later. This will be a perfect slice of heaven on a plate and perfect for Thanksgiving — It will […]

Mini Stuffed Eggplants with Arborio Rice Are you looking for a mouthwatering vegetarian dish that’s sure to impress? Try out these Mini Stuffed Eggplants with Arborio Rice! These delightful little eggplants are filled with a flavourful mixture of Arborio rice, aromatic herbs, and a touch of Mediterranean flair. Here’s how […]

TASTE OF THE COUNTY A Culinary Showcase Taste of Community Unveiling the Local Flavours at Farm House Market’s Grazing Table Event In a celebration of community and culinary craftsmanship, The Farm House Market in Amherstburg and Rosa Basile-Marrello, recently played host to a spectacular Grazing Table Event that showcased the […]

Protein-Packed Cottage Cheese Parfait A Low-Fat Delight Indulging in a delicious dessert doesn’t have to mean sacrificing your health goals. With the combination of protein-rich cottage cheese and flavorful protein powder, you can create a low-fat dessert that satisfies your sweet tooth while providing essential nutrients. This recipe presents a […]

Mushroom Poké Bowl Indulge in the ultimate grain-free delight with this mouthwatering Mushroom Bowl! Packed with savoury mushrooms, roasted veggies and creamy avocado sauce, it’s a wholesome and flavourful feast that will leave you craving more. Ingredients: For the Mushroom Bowl: * 1 pound SNOW OYSTER mushrooms @threecfarms * 2 […]

Roasted Eggplant Mushroom Salad Savour the flavours of summer with this vibrant and hearty Roasted Eggplant and Mushroom Salad. A medley of tender eggplant, crispy mushrooms, and a zesty herb dressing will delight your taste buds. This is a salad that’s both satisfying and refreshing! Ingredients I used: 1 large eggplant, […]

Crispy Euro Flat Bean Fries with Garlic Aioli Looking for a delicious and unique way to enjoy Euro flat beans? Try these crispy Euro flat bean fries with garlic aioli! This recipe is easy to make and perfect as a healthy snack or a side dish for any meal. Plus, […]

Creamy Mushroom Soup Cozy up to a warm bowl of creamy mushroom soup on a chilly day! This mushroom soup is a delicious and comforting dish made with fresh mushrooms, cream and a variety of seasonings. The mushrooms provide a meaty texture and earthy flavour to the soup while the […]

Pane di Pasqua Italian Easter Bread Anise Flavoured Easter Bread This fluffy and eggy Italian Easter Bread, Pane di Pasqua, is slightly sweet and bursting with the flavours of citrus and anise. Growing up, this was the best treat of Easter morning, and still is! One bite of this light, […]

Roasted Olives with Feta, Garlic & Citrus This Baked Feta Appetizer comes together in just minutes with only a handful of ingredients: olives, garlic, olive oil, lemon, orange peels and dried herbs. Bake it all together with coarse pieces of feta cheese until it’s warm and creamy then serve with […]

Iced Coffee Cocktail I have some tasty tips for the best iced coffee cocktail. It’s the perfect drink to enjoy with a few coffee-loving friends. This dreamy cocktail is perfect to enjoy at brunch or sip slowly enjoying conversation. The recipe uses the same method Starbucks baristas use to make […]

RIGATONI PASTA WITH MUSHROOMS, SAGE & BROWN BUTTER This mushroom pasta recipe is easy to make and incredibly delicious! The sage butter parmigiano sauce is freshened up with a touch of lemon zest and crispy sage leaves. Measurements below are approximate. It’s no sin to be heavy-handed with the butter and cheese. […]

Cupid’s Cloud Creamy Raspberry Dessert This Cupid’s Cloud dessert is sweet, creamy, fluffy and bursting with raspberry freshness!  You are only 4 ingredients and 15 minutes away from this easy Valentine’s Day treat. Will you be my Valentine? Ingredients I used: 1 cup whipping cream 1 tbsp sugar 1/2 tsp […]

SAVOURY COOKIES These savoury Parmigiano cookies require minimum baking skills and three basic ingredients. Perfect with wine, they’re sure to wow your friends and family. If you’re looking for a quick and easy snack, look no further! These Italian Parmigiano cookies are the easiest and most delicious savoury cookies you’ll […]

Mushroom Pâté Land & Sea Appetizer Mushroom Pâté. A 2 for 1 versatile recipe for a rich earthy mushroom and pecan pâté that you can pair with seared scallops as an elevated hors d’oeuvre. This is also a 2 for 1 recipe in that the mushroom pâté stands up deliciously […]

Chocolate Drop Cookies Taste of the Season These mini chocolate drop cookies are adorable and easy to make. And mini means you can eat more, right?  These tiny decadent chocolate cookies pair nicely with an ice wine from Vivace Estate Winery. Come out and join EPIC wineries for a free taste […]

Garlicky Gourmet Mushroom Sheet Pan Gnocchi Whether you’re a busy family or just looking for a quick weeknight dinner, this Garlicky Mushroom Sheet Pan Gnocchi is the easiest dinner you’ll ever make. Can you bake gnocchi? Yes!  It’s one of our favourite ways to cook this popular pasta. Simply toss your […]

Sun-Dried Tomato Broccolini Pasta This sun-dried tomato and broccolini pasta is my go-to quick weeknight meal that delivers on flavour. Turn that craving for carbs into a yummy meal with this healthy pasta recipe that is simple to prepare. Ready in just over 20 minutes, this pasta dinner recipe is bursting […]

Mini Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies These mini chocolate thumbprint cookies are adorable and easy to make. And mini means you can eat more, right? These tiny decadent chocolate cookies pair nicely with an ice wine from Vivace Estate Winery. Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup sugar 1/3 cup cocoa powder […]

Feta Olive Oil Dip Olive oil is the original superfood — and it tastes pretty super too. This appetizer is so fast and easy, you can have it on the table within 10 minutes. This is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Ingredients: (2 servings)  -Unpitted olives -3 garlic cloves […]

Ahhh Nuts! Spicy Maple Rosemary Roasted Nuts is a simple oven-roasted nuts recipe that is an easy make-ahead appetizer and nicely complements a glass of red wine. I encourage you to try the Old Barn Reserve from Vivace Estate Winery.  It’s one of my favourites and it is simply delectable […]

MUSHROOM PASTA — date night meal! If you love mushrooms, Rigatoncini with Blue Oyster Mushrooms is a must-try recipe! This dish is not only incredibly delicious, it’s also healthy and easy to make. Blue oyster mushrooms are a hidden gem of the mushroom world and are the perfect complement to […]

Apple Bread Homemade Apple Bread with a lovely cinnamon swirl is the perfect fall breakfast, snack, or dessert! This easy apple bread recipe is moist, sweet and simply loaded with apples and the flavours of fall. Make enough to share with friends and family or keep the whole cozy loaf […]

One-Pot Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup You know that feeling you get when you eat the perfect bowl of soup, and it warms you up from the inside out? This One-Pot Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup recipe is the EASIEST homemade creamy tomato tortellini soup made from scratch! It’s loaded with fresh […]

Sweet Potato and Sage Risotto With Autumn officially here, I wanted to make something using some of my favourite fall flavours and decided on sweet potatoes, especially for the bright orange colour.  Sweet Potato and Sage Risotto made with Italian Arborio rice, grated sweet potatoes, fresh sage and white wine makes this […]

Red Pesto Mascarpone Pasta Red pesto mascarpone pasta. A rich and comforting dinner idea made with only a few ingredients. Imagine al dente noodles tossed in a creamy sun-dried tomato pesto jazzed up with salty parmigiano cheese. It’s knock-your-socks-off delicious and ready in 20 minutes. Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Ingredients: -2 […]

Apple Peanut Butter Muffins So, I got to thinking — -apples and peanut butter are really a tasty little treat, right? Well then, they would make a terrific combo in a muffin. Apples and cinnamon = yum. Apples and peanut butter = yum. Apples, cinnamon, peanut butter with a cream […]

Eggplant Dip This dip is made from roasted eggplants, garlic, onions, olive oil, lemon juice, and parsley. It has a chunky consistency and is served as an appetizer with either pita or crusty bread. If you’re looking for full emersion, you can top it with some olives for an extra […]

Olive Oil Cake Olive oil cake is super-rich, dense, and sweet. Though it is a dense cake, it’s dense in the best possible melt in your mouth kind of way. Does Olive Oil Cake Taste Like Olive Oil? Olive oil cake does not taste like olive oil! The olive oil […]

Garlic and Herb Olive Oil Dip This easy garlic and herb olive oil dip is a flavour-packed dish that will bring everyone to the table for good conversation and a tasty bite! I am excited to share this recipe this week. Why? Well, because for me, food is an experience! […]

Pasta alla Norma You’ll want Norma at your table! Pasta alla Norma is a delicious Sicilian pasta dish with eggplant, sauce and basil. I’m excited to introduce you to this dish because it is a completely satisfying vegetarian dinner. If you enjoy eggplant you’re going to love pasta alla Norma. Ingredients: […]

Cold Crab Dip This amazing classic Cold Crab Dip is a favourite appetizer. It’s easy to create fresh, delicious homemade flavour with simple ingredients. You’ll find that this dish is perfect for summertime entertaining. Ingredients: 1 package of fresh crab meat 1 shallots, finely sliced 1-2 tsp lemon zest 1-2 tsp […]

Blueberry Lemon Zucchini Muffins Lemon and blueberries are one of my favourite combos, especially when making muffins. I love adding fresh lemon zest to the batter because it really brings the extra punch of lemon. You won’t taste the zucchini in this recipe, but it makes the muffins super soft. […]

Peach & Goat Cheese Crostini   IT’S PEACH SEASON  Crisp crostini topped with something delicious can be the perfect way to welcome dinner guests, bridge the gap between brunch and an evening meal. Or it can offer something tasty to snack on during date night. These peach and goat cheese […]

Summer Pasta Primavera Summer Pasta Primavera is one of the fresh pasta dishes that I just fall head over heels for. This is a dish that is made with fresh cherry tomatoes, basil, and zucchini. Throw in some sautéed lemon pepper shrimp and you have a wonderful meal. Ingredients: 1 […]

Honey Banana Grilled Cheese Sandwich This isn’t a dream! Try this Honey Banana Grilled Cheese Sandwich for a sweet breakfast treat or an easy dessert. There’s something perfect about a grilled cheese sandwich — the crunch of the toasted bread, the gooey cheese inside — it just cures everything. This Honey […]

Strawberry Tiramisu A fabulous dessert with a new, fruity twist. Tiramisu has got to be one of the most ah-may-zing desserts ever. Just listen to the description — sweet, delicate ladyfinger cookies dipped in coffee, and then layered with a creamy filling. The filling is made from eggs, sugar and […]

Zucchini Flowers Antipasto will never be the same.  This authentic Italian recipe has been in my family forever. I can’t describe how this stirs up so much emotion for me. As a little girl I watched my mom and nonna make these delicious zucchini flowers. I’m thrilled to share this quick, easy, […]

Whipped Ricotta Dip With Lemon and Fresh Herbs Meet the easiest, quickest appetizer you’ll want to serve at all your parties — whipped ricotta with lemon and fresh herbs! Every creamy bite is delicate and airy, with bright citrus notes for a perfectly light dip. And you can whip it […]

Creamy Lemon Zucchini Pasta With the help of the large holes on a box grater, zucchini is transformed into a pile of soft shreds. Cook it down with olive oil, onion and garlic, and it becomes a creamy, caramelized mush that’s great to spread on toast, stir into scrambled eggs. […]

Cod Fish Bites Baccalà Bites These quick and easy cod fish bites are fun appetizers or they’ll make a great main course. If you’d rather not use cod you can make them with your favourite whitefish instead. Pair them with homemade garlic aioli sauce to really take this recipe to […]

Lemon Almond Pound Cake The almond milk in this cake is a pretty awesome ingredient. The sugar in the cake helps temper the flavour of the milk, and the almond in it actually perfumes the cake in a pretty amazing way. This pound cake has an incredibly rich flavour and […]

Wild Pacific Sockeye Salmon This Wild Pacific Sockeye Salmon with Peperoncino Garlic & Dill Infused Olive Oil makes for a delicious appetizer or meal. For the nights when you are craving something flavourful and light, but want to keep things quick and simple with healthiness in mind, this recipe is for you. […]

Lemon Butter Baked Pacific Cod This lemon butter baked Pacific cod is the perfect any-night meal. It’s ready to eat in under 30 minutes. This is a meal that’s simple to prepare, nutritious and delicious! Ingredients: –  1 tablespoon Italian Lemon olive oil @dressedbyanolive  –  1 shallot, minced –  2 […]

PB & J COOKIES Peanut Butter & Jelly Thumbprint Cookies — Chewy and delicious peanut butter cookies with jelly thumbprints, baked to golden perfection. First bite into this cookie and it will remind you of the classic peanut butter jelly sandwich we all love. What’s your favourite jelly with PB?  Tell […]

Crunchy Lemon Herb Baked Rockfish If you haven’t had rockfish yet, stop right this minute and write it on your grocery list! No exaggeration. It is so good, buttery and rich, budget-friendly, and easy to cook. Rockfish, also known as “Red Snapper of the North,” is a mild-flavored, flaky fish. […]

Lentil Lunch This meal is hearty, healthy, and a creative way to eat more protein in your diet! Lentils and eggs topped with handfuls of microgreens. Will you give this a try?  Let me know in the comments. Ingredients 1 cup of cooked brown lentils eggs — add as many as […]

Olive Tapenade This salty, briny olive tapenade recipe comes together in about 5 minutes and is the perfect party appetizer, sandwich topper or pizza enhancer. If you love olives, you are going to LOVE LOVE LOVE this recipe! Ingredients 2 cloves Garlic 1 tbsp Oregano, fresh 1/4 cup Parsley, fresh […]

Orzo Pasta One-pot pasta dishes are golden! They are simple to throw together, quick to make, and absolutely delicious to eat. This dish has the classic flavour combination of tomato and basil that is so perfectly complemented by the baby peas and lots of Pecorino Romano. Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive […]

Smoked Salmon Potato Chowder This smoked salmon and potato chowder is the perfect meal for a cold winter’s night! Made with fresh smoked salmon and hearty potatoes, this creamy and buttery salmon chowder is the ultimate comfort food. Ingredients: smoked salmon 2 large Yukon Gold potatoes (diced) 1 yellow onion […]

Maple Cinnamon Roasted Almonds Enjoy these Maple Cinnamon Roasted Almonds that are a breeze to make and super delicious. These are a healthy comfort snack food made with only 5 ingredients in 20 minutes. These almonds dress up a charcuterie board, look great on the bar, and are perfect for an afternoon […]

Baked Potato Bites Touch Down! Need a game day appetizer? This easy appetizer is great for game day or movie night, you’ll love Baked Potato Bites! Topped with all the best tasty toppers of your choice — options are endless. Ingredients: Russet potatoes Olive oil Cheese Sour cream Green onions Jalapeño […]

Moist and flavorful Lemon Zucchini Bread is one of our favorite quick bread recipes! Enjoy it for dessert, as a snack, or even for breakfast or brunch. Lemon Zucchini Bread Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 cup granulated sugar […]

Tagliatelle Con Nero di Seppia This Tagliatelle Nero with a seafood medley tastes like it comes straight from a fine dining restaurant. Such an elegant and easy dinner, perfect for date night or for entertaining. Black pasta adds a gourmet touch to this delicious seafood medley. It is a real […]

This beautiful bundt cake combines the flavors of butter, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and pecans. And not only is this cake delicious, but the aroma in your kitchen while this is baking is simply incredible! Butter Pecan Bundt Cake ~ rich, buttery and delicious! INGREDIENTS for: Cake 3 cups all purpose […]

This 5-minute and 4-ingredient ravioli sauce will make you believe you are eating out in the best of restaurants. Creamy sauce flavoured with sun-dried tomato pesto, garlic and basil comes together in a flash! Lobster Ravioli Ingredients: –  3 tbsp sun-dried tomato –  1 clove garlic minced –  fresh basil […]

This easy Potato Salad Recipe is a bit like a classic potato salad that’s perfect for sneaking in some greens, kicking off 2022 to a healthy green year! It’s easy to make and packed with flavour. You’re going to love this crowd-pleasing side dish recipe for the winter months. Cheers […]

Italian-inspired dinner with the creamiest homemade pasta sauce! The sun-dried tomato pasta sauce is made from scratch using basil, red pepper flakes, garlic, paprika, cream and shredded mozzarella cheese. This dish is pure comfort while tempting all taste buds. Creamy Mozzarella Shrimp Pasta Ingredients: 3 garlic cloves 4 oz sun-dried […]

Rich, moist, soft, gooey, and ultra fudgy chocolate zucchini bread, is perfect for a healthy breakfast or dessert! Sneaking the nutrition-packed zucchini into the recipe adds so much softness and moisture. Now — isn’t eating your vegetables sweet? Chocolate Zucchini Bread Ingredients: 1 cup flour 1/2 cup cocoa powder 3/4 […]

Here’s a classic, quick and easy soup recipe. It’s home-made with simple ingredients in one pot, and on the stovetop in 30 minutes. It’s loaded with vegetables, broth and pastina. This soup is going to warm your soul. It’s delicious and comforting, especially during cold fall days. Vegetable Soup Ingredients: […]

This is an easy cauliflower San Marzano tomato sauce with fresh garlic, white onion and parmigiano cheese recipe. It’s a sauce so incredibly delicious you will want to lick it from the spoon! Try this veggie-packed dish for a healthier alternative. Florets of cauliflower simmer in a spicy tomato sauce, […]

These Italian Amaretti Almond Cookies (paste di mandorle) are light and chewy with an intense flavor. They’re coated in powdered sugar, white sugar, and topped with a cherry and unsalted almonds.  Wouldn’t these be perfect for a cookie exchange? Amaretti Cookies Paste di Mandorle INGREDIENTS: 4 egg whites 2.5 C almond […]

As a recipe developer, one of the things I can’t help but notice about good food is how SIMPLE the ingredients often are. I’ve learned a lot from cooking over the years about trusting the main ingredients to stand on their own. In this soup this is evident with all […]

I picked up a bunch of asparagus and a spaghetti squash at the farmers market over the weekend, which is an excellent reflection of the season right now — the very end of summer, transitioning into the briefest hint of autumn. What fun it is with this light dish that […]

I love the nutty flavour of acorn squash with pasta. It’s flavourful and healthy. It pairs well with savoury foods like onions and  garlic. I added red pepper flakes for a little zing. This recipe is vegan without the parmigiano cheese. Autumn is upon us and this pasta dish is […]

This dish is typical of Cosentino in Calabria, Italy. The name derives from the fact that preparation causes the potatoes to stick to each other, hence the term mpacchiuse. Generally this recipe is very simple and is made exclusively of potatoes, but there are versions enriched with onions (mpacchiuse cu […]

Spaghetti alla Nerano is a traditional Italian pasta dish made with fried zucchini, cheese and fresh basil. So creamy, savoury and easy to make that this recipe will become one of your favourites! This dish was served for the first time in the ’50s in the small bay town of […]

Bursting with flavour, this creamy pesto risotto is the best kind of comfort food — quick, easy and delicious! Topped with roasted  tomatoes and chickpeas drizzled with EVOO, salt and minced garlic, the risotto becomes a fuss-free complete meal. Pesto Risotto with Roasted Tomatoes and Chickpeas Ingredients For the Roasted Tomatoes: Mucci […]

Start with grilled gnocchi served crispy on a summer salad of yellow beans, shelled peas and fresh corn. Add fresh mint and popcorn shoots microgreens and you have yourself the most delicious summer salad. Perfect for lunch or side salad at a BBQ. Don’t you just  love summer flavours? Grilled Gnocchi […]

This soft and moist cake is a quick and easy dessert recipe, perfect for summer. This cake is soft and creamy, with refreshing lemon flavour. It’s melt-in-your-mouth good! If you like light and creamy desserts then this recipe is a must have for you to try.  In my opinion, this cake […]

This spicy Tomato Mushroom Zucchini Summer Pasta is a total comfort food! Using simple ingredients, this vegetarian pasta will be on the table in 30 minutes — a deliciously quick and easy weeknight dinner. Everyone loves a creamy pasta dish and this Tomato Mushroom Zucchini Summer Pasta does not disappoint! […]

This recipe for Zucchini Flowers Fritters is so easy to make and requires only a few ingredients. It’s great for breakfast or brunch. The fritters are loaded with grated zucchini in an egg mixture with parmigiano cheese and shredded mozzarella cheese. Zucchini Flower Fritters Recipe: breakfast, lunch, brunch, snack Ingredients: […]

If you’re looking for a tasty breakfast, lunch or maybe a brunch idea that will keep you going till dinner, then look no further. This frittata with sweet white onion, spinach, sweet potato and crumbled feta is great hot or cold. Serve it on its own or with a green salad. […]

Fuel to go muffins are loaded with healthy ingredients: seeds, apple, carrots, dried fruit and microgreens. Adding microgreens to baked goods is a simple way to ensure you’re getting your daily requirement of nutrients. These muffins are perfect for the busy person always on the go, or perfect to take […]

The maitake mushroom is harvested in London, Ontario and it takes approximately 100 days to reach full maturity. It’s wild-looking, frilly, feathery and at first glance, you may not be sure if it’s edible. Maitake translates from Japanese as “dance mushroom.” Folklore tells of a group of woodcutters and nuns […]

If you love pistachio gelato, you’ll love these delightful little cookies, with a rich chocolate shortbread and a center of luxurious pistachio cream. Thumbprints are one of my all-time favourite cookie recipes, and this chocolate pistachio one is no exception. Dare I say I love it even more than my go-to […]

Brothy and light, this is a perfect summer soup. Pesto adorns each bowl with a burst of herbal freshness. This minestrone is filled with all green vegetables and topped with basil microgreens and sprinkled with parmigiano cheese. You may add small pasta, tortellini or — like I did — ricotta […]

Chickpea taco! This soft tortilla wrap is piled high with fresh delicious ingredients and topped with a homemade creamy cilantro lime dressing. Begin layering Red Pac Choi microgreens, purple raw cabbage, purple onion, avocado, chick peas, and homemade fresh cilantro lime dressing. Squeeze some lime juice and fold and have […]

Is there a secret to making homemade Italian Potato Croquettes? One thing is for sure, a batch of these croquettes make one of the best Italian appetizers! You also won’t believe how simple and easy this recipe is to make. The croquette recipe was inspired by my Nonna Napoletana. I […]

This creamy risotto, spiked with salty Parmigiano Cheese and topped with sweet, juicy grilled jumbo shrimp, has a lot going for it. There’s the slight edge of fancy, as risotto is something many of us eat at restaurants, but not at home. And yet it’s so sexy, silky, and elegant— a […]

Plank grilling is one of my favourite ways to cook fish. Steelhead trout grilled on a plank of cedar is probably my most requested dish whenever I am grilling for family. One of the best aspects of grilling on a plank of wood is that it is so easy. In […]

This salad is light and refreshing, filled with fresh tomatoes, cucumber and red onion,  and a two-ingredient dressing — perfect for a casual dinner or for feeding a crowd. It’s an easy salad that takes literally 15 minutes to prep and is ready to eat in 30 minutes. Serve this […]

Microgreens are popping up everywhere from on top of sandwiches, steeped in teas and blended in smoothies. But what are these adorable teeny tiny greens? Microgreens, a superfood packed with nutritional benefits, are vegetable greens harvested just after the cotyledon leaves — the embryonic leaves — have fully developed, and […]

Vietnamese healthy spring rolls with a creamy peanut sauce are a perfect make at home 30 minutes flavourful lunch or dinner meal. Filled with fresh veggies, avocado, spicy crab meat, micro greens, and fresh herbs, these rolls pack a healthy combo that will surely satisfy your cravings and tantalize your taste […]