I do keep going on and on about my sister Julia. Try her Pasta Giulia and you’ll understand. The tuna, coriander, capers and olives all play off each other in perfect harmony. Would you believe me if I told you that all the cooking you have to do to is boil some water and chop some herbs? Pasta…
Zoodles and Roasted Veggies with Pesto
Maybe you want pasta? Maybe you want to feel like you’re having pasta without actually having carbs? Maybe you could turn some zucchini into noodles—Call them “zoodles”—then dress your zoodles with a tasty pesto and some juicy, caramelized roasted vegetables? Zoodles and Roasted Veggies 3 zucchini, cut into noodle shapes, making zoodles 1 bunch asparagus…
Pasta with Garlic Walnut Sauce – Comforting!
The weather last Sunday was spectacular—sunshine, mild temperature and a fresh snowfall that begged to be disturbed. It’s undeniable. Winter has its moments of beauty. Too bad it’s just moments and not large stretches of time. Since it’s still rather chilly out, you may feel the need for some comfort food that sticks to your…
Roasted Tomato and Mini Bella Farfalline – Mangia, Mangia!
Do you think it’s possible to be happy for no reason? In my latest Netflix crush, called “Life,” they allude to a woman from Vancouver as being typically Canadian—that is, happy for no reason. That’s me. I’m normal. Lot’s of things can make me sad, but my default setting is “happy.” This beauty of a recipe…
Pesto Please – Hold the Cheese
We all have that friend–the one who isn’t eating dairy, either because she’s kosher, vegan, raw, anti-cancer or lactose intolerant. Pesto Please – Hold the Cheese will satisfy any or of the above and will satisfy cheese lovers, too, because it’s so scrumptious. Eat it on whatever: pasta, sandwiches, veggies, soup, bread. I slathered it over crunchy, lightly…
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?
I am, of course. You want to know why? Because I’m bringing the olive oil, herbs and fresh bread. You’ll be praising me behind my back, telling your friends about the sublime flavour of Le Tre Colonne Coratina extra virgin olive oil. And if you’re not into bread, no worries, this award winning, cold-pressed Italian olive oil tastes…