“Why waste your time making it?”, I could hear my mom telling me. “Why don’t you just go buy it at the store?” Strange question coming from someone like my own mother, who always made everything from scratch, even chocolate chip cookies, when all we wanted were Chips Ahoy. I remember pondering the same question… Read More
Tag: Food
Farfalle with Tuna, Tomatoes, Olives and Onions
This is another one of my super simple recipes. I like to keep key staples in my pantry and fridge (but that’s for another blog post) and this is one of those recipes that take no time and can be done when you have no food in the house. Funny enough, I did grocery shop… Read More
Calamari Bruschetta
Bruschetta is a wonderful appetizer that is enjoyed by almost everyone. I made this up one day while trying to think of what to bring as an appetizer to a friend’s house. It’s super easy to make and transport, just add the toasted crostini before serving as they may get soggy after. For 4-6 people,… Read More
Tasty Quinoa Chocolate Chip Cookies
Just when you thought I couldn’t add quinoa to anything else… I did. These chocolate chip cookies pack a punch, being both chewy and crunchy at the same time.… Read More
Balsamic Drizzled Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts
Ok this one is a no brainer side…I enjoyed the combination of sweet and salty…and its appealing to the eyes. What do you think? I hope you enjoy as much as I do. For 4 people. 1 large or 2 small sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes… Read More
Garden Eggplant and Tomato Pasta
So when you’re out on the water, you want to come back for lunch and prepare something that requires very little time to prepare so that we can refuel and get back to having fun! Oh and did I mention that this recipe uses our garden/in season eggplants and ripe tomatoes to give a… Read More
Bucatini Alla Matriciana
Since we’re in Italy, I thought I’d share a quick and easy pasta recipe for those days you want to prepare something a bit more filling…but don’t tell anyone how easy it really was. This has been one of my faves from the minute I first tried it here years and years ago because of… Read More
Il bel paese??????
So I haven’t had as much time as I thought I would to be able to include all my recipes but as I try to scroll through my feed to pick some of my favourite ones, it becomes evident to me that I love all of the food I make.… Read More
Zucchini Flowers Stuffed with Bocconcini and Basil Leaf
I’m obsessed with zucchini flowers. They bring such a beautiful sweet taste to any dish and look so pretty. Needless to say, zucchini or squash flowers are edible and this recipe brings me back to my days in Italy… Makes about 12. 12 zucchini flowers, if you pick them yourself, get them in the morning when… Read More