Penne alla Vodka I have a confession to make, this was the first time I had this pasta. Every time I thought about it, I would think about how much cream, fat and calories were in it and then I’d talk myself out of it. Here, there’s my compromise; there’s cream but it’s half & half, and it’s also half the amount other recipes call ...
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Tomato (a.k.a. Marinara) Sauce
Tomato (a.k.a. Marinara) Sauce This is my version of a classic base tomato sauce; a.k.a. marinara. I use this as a base for tons of recipes but it stands just fine on its own. ...
Linguine in Lobster Dijonnaise
Linguine in Lobster Dijonnaise This is another recipe I shared a few years ago... LOVE IT!!!! We had this for Mike’s birthday dinner the other night and it was a big hit! This recipe was inspired by my Mussels Dijonnaise recipe, I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, man the French can cook! Using smaller amounts of butter and cream still ...
Pasta with Romano Beans and Crispy Bacon
Pasta with Romano Beans and Crispy Bacon Here is one of my earliest (and still completely amazing!) recipes from almost 5 years ago! This is a complete pantry dish. I love this because it’s hearty, healthy, yummy and dare I say, cheap? The most expensive aspect of this dish is the bacon and really, you’re only using two strips ...
Skillet Lasagna
Skillet Lasagna This dish is for everyone who loves lasagna as much as I do but usually craves it after a really long day at work. Here, this is low fat, healthy lasagna that will be on the table in under 45 minutes, dare I say about 30 minutes???? This is another recipe I published a few years ago but absolutely love! My very good friend ...
Cheesy Tuna Noodle Casserole
Cheesy Tuna Noodle Casserole ...
Instant Pot Beef Ragu
Instant Pot Beef Ragu I've had my Instant Pot for a few months now and it never ceases to amaze me. So far my favourite is the melt-in-your mouth meat that happens in under an hour... An hour! I set out to do the impossible - a rich beef Ragu with all the depth and flavour, in an hour. Can't be done you say? Well I say it CAN! And I ...
Baked Sausage and Pepper Pasta
Baked Sausage and Pepper Pasta Do you ever get a craving for Ooey-gooey-saucy-cheesy pasta? I do, and I did! We had the promise of spring and then just like that, our dreams were dashed and we were reminded it's still February. So after getting another snowfall ❄️❄️❄️ I receded back into my extra snuggly comfies (I know, hot right???) and I ...
Knockoff Take-Out Pasta Salad
Knockoff Take-Out Pasta Salad Lately I find myself drawing inspiration from fast food restaurant menus. I mean there's a reason they're so famous, they're delicious! Enter macaroni salad, at first I was thinking to lighten up one place, think chicken. However, when I tasted it I was instantly overcome with how much it tasted like everyone's ...
Pork Stir Fry
Pork Stir Fry For the last few months I've been eating more pork than chicken, you know, the other white meat?!? And you know what???? I've lost weight! Not on the scale so much but judging by my clothes, they're looser. My friends have even noticed and I swear, switching to pork from chicken is the only change I've made. So in honour of this ...
One-Pan Sausage and Pepper Pasta Bake
One-Pan Sausage and Pepper Pasta Bake I had sausage on hand and red peppers plus a craving for pasta. Voila, One-Pan Sausage and Pepper Pasta Bake was born 😉 Serves 6 - 8 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil 453 g Spicy turkey sausage (see notes), sliced into ½ inch chunks ½ Large red pepper, sliced ½ Large green pepper, sliced 1 Medium ...
Creamy Skillet Macaroni and Cheese
Creamy Skillet Macaroni and Cheese So I was once again inspired by my quest for "fast food" in a world where there isn't enough time in the day or caffeine in the world to help you cope. Enter Slow-Cooker Macaroni and Cheese. How do I count the ways that was an epic fail!?! So back to the drawing board it was and then it occurred to me in a ...