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 […]
Hello Friends. The term “game-changer” gets bandied about a lot these days. Seems like every time I turn on the TV, the game is being changed. Now, I’m not typically a bandwagon jumper, but I really must admit, my game has been changed — as of today. How so? Well, […]
I usually prefer my fish grilled, but I found gently cooking fish over a bed of savory vegetables to be quite satisfying. This recipe is ready to enjoy in just a few minutes with very minimal prep-work and yet bursts with flavour. Adding capers to mild savoury dishes brightens up everything. […]
Hello Friends, I was really crestfallen a few weeks back while driving through Kingsville. Why? Well, let me tell you. It’s because I saw that Cheesecake on a Stick had closed … before I even had a chance to try it! How tragic. I have always enjoyed foods served on […]
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 […]
Hello Friends. The first time I tasted Chinese food I was well into my teens. Can you imagine that? With all the choices available to people nowadays. However, it was the ’80s and I came from a family that didn’t really “branch out” dietarily speaking. We ate, as many families […]
