Marinated Eggplant with Zucchini Roasting vegetables really is a great way to transform them from blah to great. With that said, marinating then and then roasting them really is next level! Here I’ve taken simple traditional Greek seasonings and transformed less than favourable vegetables and made them incredible. Feel free to switch up ...
Sesame Garlic Noodles with Crunchy Vegetables
Sesame Garlic Noodles with Crunchy Vegetables Oh what a celebration of flavour and texture! This is a simple side that can also serve as a vegetarian and vegan main. Leftovers taste even better. Feel free to serve this warm or cold and to switch up the veggies to make this your own. An easy recipe ...
Focaccia
Focaccia This has to be one of my all time favourite things to eat. When I was younger I had the opportunity to go to Tuscany, specifically Lucca where my father was born. My father and I walked around everywhere and then we had focaccia; this focaccia was the same size as a baking sheet and had coarse salt on it only. It was without a doubt ...
Lemon-Teriyaki Scallops
Lemon-Teriyaki Scallops This is a yummy, tangy teriyaki sauce that is fresher tasting than traditional teriyaki sauces, thanks to the fresh lemon juice! Feel free to mix up the protein; salmon, chicken, shrimp, beef and even pork would work well with this sauce. Originally posted on May 01, 2016! This is a yummy, tangy teriyaki ...
Soft Beef Tacos
Soft Beef Tacos When I was about 13 my mother said I could make dinner for our family. I made beef tacos with one of those store bought kits. I was so excited! I cooked the beef mixture, chopped the veggies, shredded the cheese, poured out the sauces and warmed the shells, all by myself! When it came time to eat, my Italian father had no idea how ...
Greek Orzo with Roasted Vegetables
Greek Orzo with Roasted Vegetables I have finally figured out a way to make zucchini that I actually like! Usually I find it bland and smushy. I couldn’t decide which vegetable I detested more, parsnips 😖 or zucchini’s but after this dish, zucchini is definitely not number 1 (sorry parsnips 🤢). I got zucchini and eggplant in my veggie order ...
Sweet Onion Marinated Chicken
Sweet Onion Marinated Chicken This is a dish that I made at my parent's house last week. I have to point out, because I think it's first time in history, there's NO GARLIC in this recipe. It was odd. I still feel not right about it. I honestly think this is the first time I haven't used garlic in a marinade recipe. So weird (but good!). I ...
Tuscan Summer Pasta
Tuscan Summer Pasta For his Father’s Day dinner my dad requested a quick and light pasta. When I showed him what I had made for him, he smiled and said ‘Tuscan pasta’; he loved it! This dish is fast, light and all things wonderful about the summer! Originally posted on June 24, 2016! A recipe for a light pasta with fresh herbs ...
Honey-Lime Marinated Grilled Chicken
Honey-Lime Marinated Grilled Chicken I'm completely torn. I love this time of year, I look forward to the cool nights and all the amazing holidays about to be celebrated but I also feel sad. I always feel like something beyond everyone's favourite time of year is over. Am I alone here? With that said I must point out that as a proud Canadian ...
Baked Vidalia Onion Dip
Baked Vidalia Onion Dip Since we’ve been in lockdown I’ve changed the way I get my groceries. I have found two local farms that deliver the most amazing products. I now order my meat from one farm and my veggies come from another farm. The veggie boxes are called “essential boxes” and come packed with an assorted of the most amazing produce, ...
Pan Seared Scallops
Pan Seared Scallops Without a doubt, one of the most intimidating dishes for anyone to make (just watch Hell’s Kitchen if you don’t believe me). I’m not sure why this dish is so scary but I too used to feel nervous about it; I’m thinking though it comes down to how expensive these suckers can be! Originally posted on June 5th, ...
Southwestern Sweet Potato Bites
Southwestern Sweet Potato Bites I have a confession to make, I've never been a huge fan of sweet potatoes or yams. Any root vegetables really. To be honest, I find them smushy. I may have mentioned this before and may have forgotten; it appears baby brain is here to stay 🤔 Smushy and sweet.... Sweet potatoes that is. I find sweet potatoes ...