Gnocchi with Walnut Pesto

As the weather becomes colder, we look to delicious, hearty foods to keep us warm and satisfied through the fall and winter months.  One of my favourite cold weather dishes is gnocchi- an Italian potato-based creation that is deliciously dippable! Gnocchi is traditionally served with marinara sauce, but works well with any sauce. The menu […]

A Healthy Breakfast of Steamed Scrambled Eggs

On weekends, my husband and I would usually enjoy a homemade breakfast at home.  One of our regular breakfasts is steamed eggs.  This very easy recipe takes no more than 15 minutes of cooking time and is very healthy. Steamed eggs and waffles You will need: Four eggs Various spices (I like sage, oregano and […]

Wild Rice Risotto with Herb Crusted Lamb Shanks

A well-made risotto is a dish that junior chefs and home cooks alike strive to perfect. Risotto is a creamy, cheesy Italian style of rice, made with short-grain Arborio rice. It is an excellent blank canvas for almost any flavour; seafood, vegetables and meats are all very complimentary to risotto. Saffron and other herbs are […]