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roasted tomato sauce
Roasted tomato sauce can be made ahead and frozen. Roasting brings out the sugars naturally present in tomatoes.
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cod en papillote (cod in parchment paper)
The French word en papillote means “in paper”. It’s a lovely technique that requires minor cleanup afterwards. Cooking en papillote is the combination of baking and steaming in a hot oven. The food cooks in its juices.
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pomodori con riso (tomatoes with rice)
This dish is rustic and one could envision Nonna using every part of the tomato to come up with this recipe. Being frugal wasn’t a choice it was a necessity for most Italians before the 1960s.
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bocconcini with pickled cherries & mint
Pickled cherries have a unique flavour profile of sweet and tangy. And, they can be used in both savoury and sweet dishes.
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pork cutlet pizzaiola
It is believed that pizzaiola was created as a way to use leftover pizza sauce. Pizzaiola is typically made with sliced beef or veal cooked with tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and oregano.
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Blueberry Dutch Baby
It puffs up dramatically in the oven, then sinks the moment you serve it, and that’s exactly how it should be. Golden, bursting with blueberries, and easier than you’d think.
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strawberry shortcake
This dessert has been a family favourite for decades. The strawberry we consume today was first bred in France in the 1750s.
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smash burger tacos
The humble taco has been around for several centuries. Jump ahead to 2023 and smash burger tacos are a social media sensation.
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Homemade Taco Seasoning
I control what goes into it: paprika, cumin, garlic, onion and a kick of chili flakes. Great on tacos, rice bowls, popcorn and roasted nuts.
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Pistachio Feta Dip
A nutty, herby feta dip finished with fresh mint, best scooped up with warm pita.
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blueberry dump cake
If ever there was an award for a recipe with super low effort and delicious results, this blueberry dump cake would grab first place!
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Cruffin
Baked like a muffin, flaky like a croissant and tastes like a cinnamon roll. Puff pastry rolled with butter, cinnamon and sugar: light, flaky and delicious.
