Spring is here! Smell ya later Old Man Winter. I'm so over you. I feel like everyone had a spring in their step today, the day was longer, and the city was a little happier. Didn't you just feel like you had more time in your day? That being said, you probably want...
Italian
Italian Vegetable Soup with Cannellini Beans
I wish I could say I was a more disciplined party-goer. You know, the ones who say 'No thanks, I've had my quota of two fried thingies already. I'll just drink water and eat carrot sticks now.' Instead, I'm the one who's helping to refill the chip bowl I just...
Pasta Alla Norma
This pasta is a simple and easy dinner that's satisfying and ready in about 20 minutes. For many folks, school is starting soon (where the heck did summer go??) and having some throw together meals in the rotation is always key. This vegetarian meal is full of yummy...
My Cousin Vinny (Caramel Popcorn Affogato)
You may be wondering why this recipe is called 'My Cousin Vinny'. It's because it's a loveable Italian hot mess, that's why. This recipe is a concoction I came up with that's a hybrid of two amazing desserts. Last year, I had Thanksgiving dinner at Vancouver's Four...
Mushroom and Herb Polenta
We've been eating vegetarian a few times a week and I've been experimenting with satisfying, simple, meatless meals. I'm not a vegetarian by any means, but I enjoy eating meatless meals quite often, especially when those vegetarian meals are cheesy, herb-filled...
Sausage and Kale Pasta
Kale's so hot right now. Right? Or are we over it? I mean it is kind of a winter green, but technically it's spring now. Kidding. Regardless of what's hot or not, or how unseasonably cold it still is outside (spring, where are you?!?), kale is tasty, full of...
Tuscan Kale Salad with Currants and Parmesan
Have you ever ordered something in a restaurant and swooned with every delicious mouthful? And then wondered how they made it so delicious, even long after the meal was over. I bet that you have experienced this feeling, but I'm pretty sure it wasn't over a salad. ...
Fast Flatbread Pizza
Everyone loves pizza. It's the ultimate comfort food and I dream about the amazing pizzas of my gluten-eating past. Specifically, Neapolitan pizza with its thin, slightly charred crust, San Marzano tomatoes, and cheesy topping, these pizzas are a fond yet distant...
Tuscan Tomato Soup
I don't know about you, but chilly rainy nights make me want to snuggle under the covers in my cozy and embarrassingly ugly sweatpants. Mine are a men's pair that have ratty hems and are huge. Like TLC's "don't go chasing waterfalls" huge. Why? I was going...
Pesto Eggplant Brie Pizza with Truffle Oil
On my way back from Montreal, I stopped by the airport bakery cafe MBCO where I always go to pick up a dozen Montreal style bagels for my dad. I love that bakery - it's always full of lovely and tempting goodies including gorgeous fresh breads, sammies, and wraps. ...