For our family Christmas dinner I really wanted to re-create the wonderful traditional British holiday dinners my mom would make. Her roasted potatoes and parsnips were always super crispy and tender and the Brussels sprouts were always nice and caramelized. … Continue reading
Tuscan Bean and Kale Soup – Ribolita This hearty Italian Ribolita soup which translates to reboiled is very well-known in Florence. Day old breadcrumbs give this soup a very creamy texture, and it gets even better if left overnight in … Continue reading
Quiche with Pancetta, Onions, Red Pepper and Thyme I make pie shells and freeze them so I have them on hand to quickly make quiche for breakfast, brunch or even dinner sometimes. Sauté an onion with pancetta, red pepper and … Continue reading
Cream of Fennel, Leek and Potato Soup with Dill Crema This soup is a based on the classic vichyssoise but has the addition of fennel. It can be served either hot or cold and the simple dill crema is easy … Continue reading
Macaroni and Cheese Making homemade macaroni and cheese takes the same amount of time as a box of mac and cheese and there is no comparison between the taste and healthier option without all those added chemicals and unnatural orange … Continue reading
Chicken, Sundried Tomato and Basil Alfredo I was hankering for a creamy-cheesey pasta dish and had some chicken in the fridge. I found a tetra pack of heavy cream that I got at Trader Joes in my pantry and I … Continue reading
Quick Brownies This is the recipe I use when I want to make a small batch of brownies to satisfy a chocolate craving and don’t want to spend time melting chocolate, waiting for it to cool etc. My favorite recipe … Continue reading
Chicken Sausage and Mini Ravioli Soup This soup feels kind of healthy when you use chicken or turkey sausage and the beans add a nice bulk to the soup which makes it really hearty. The mini ravioli (Trader Joe’s) help … Continue reading
Slow Cooker Indian Beef Stew with Coconut and Sweet Potatoes I have finally embraced that fall is here and am happy to be cooking slow cooked comfort foods once again. This beef stew is such a great twist with the … Continue reading
Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Ginger Glaze I always have a hard time transitioning from summer and letting go of barbecuing, beautiful evenings dining on the patio by the lake and boating and reluctantly make the shift into fall. It takes … Continue reading
