Mike's Other Pizza! Who knew! I'm still with this amazing guy and he loves my food! When I'm lazy (yes this happens) Mike and I will order a pizza for dinner; pepperoni, mushrooms, green peppers, red onions; topped with goat cheese. This is Mike's other pizza! Serves 4 1 batch whole wheat pizza dough 1 batch tomato sauce for ...
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Mediterranean Pizza
Mediterranean Pizza I have to confess; this recipe was developed out of a need to finish the antipasto items I had in my fridge. Marinated artichoke hearts, pitted kalamata olives, grape tomatoes, salami, and a lot of mozzarella! We had a small gathering at our house, as always; too much food! What I especially love about this recipe is the ...
Baked Salmon
Baked Salmon This is one of the many ways that I love preparing salmon. I love salmon; it is delicate and when made properly it melts in your mouth. I think people, especially novice cooks, are intimidated by cooking fish (I know I was) but this is a no fuss, simple recipe that is sure to please! Serves 4 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 4 ...
Chickpea Stew with Spinach
Chickpea Stew with Spinach I love one-pot meals, especially when it’s cold outside. There is something so satisfying about a hot, home cooked meal. I don't know about you, but I tend to think associate fatty meat and tons of starch when I think of a one-pot meal but this meal is loaded with vegetables (from the Ragu) and the chickpeas account for ...
Caesar Salad
Caesar Salad I still have the worst garlic breath ever; I'm not going to lie but oh man, was it worth it! Serves 4 1 large head of romaine washed and broken into pieces 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 egg yolk 2 tsp anchovy paste or 4 anchovy fillets diced 1 tsp Dijon mustard Juice of half a lemon 1 tbsp fresh grated Romano ...
Lentil Soup
Lentil Soup It was an exceptionally cold day and I was supposed to go to the grocery store but there was no way I was packing my son up to face that cold weather! What to do, what to do. I chose to take advantage of the situation and challenge myself;I had to make dinner with whatever I had on hand, no going to the store, and no calling Mike and ...
Mike’s Pizza
Mike's Pizza Mike is really easy going, when I ask him what he would like for dinner (I ask everyday!) he replies (everyday!) you choose. It's nice that I have so much freedom but sometimes I want an answer! So I compromised, I decided we would have home made pizza but Mike chose the toppings; this is Mike's pizza. Oh, he didn't choose the ...
Poutine
Poutine Low fat poutine? You don’t believe me, do you? Serves 4 1 Batch of the french fries 1-2 Cups of the fat free gravy (depending on how much gravy you like) ½ Cup shredded low fat or part skim mozzarella cheese; or any cheese of your choosing Salt Pepper (optional) - Make the french fries according to recipe ...
Curkey Burger
Curkey Burger Okay so it’s a lame title but curry turkey burger? Turkey burger with curry? This recipe was made with turkey in mind but feel free to use whatever ground meat you like. Serves 4 1 Package of extra lean ground turkey (usually between 400 and 500g) ½ Cup plain fat free yogurt 3 tbsp curry powder 3 Green ...
Ragu Sauce
Ragu Sauce This is my version of a traditional ragu sauce. It’s chunky and full of flavour. Enjoy! Serves 4 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 Stalk celery, diced 1/2 Small carrot, diced 1 Medium onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1/4 Cup wine (red or white is fine) 1 680 ml jar of strained tomatoes (passata) or a 796 ml ...
Italian Chicken Stew with Grilled Polenta
Italian Chicken Stew with Grilled Polenta So I had some issues with naming this recipe; it is kind of like coq au vin and almost like a chicken cacciatore, somewhere in there! This recipe can be slow cooked in the oven but when I made it I just did it on the stovetop. Polenta is a staple in Italy and while it can be quite rich, the prepackaged ...
Summer Pasta
Summer Pasta Again, I can't stress enough how simple fresh ingredients make the most amazing food. When I made this recipe I used fresh Ontario field tomatoes from the farmer's market but vine-ripened tomatoes would work well here as well. Serves 4 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 Medium sized onion, sliced in half moon 3 Cloves ...