Ricotta cheese, spinach, pasta, and tomato sauce are four ingredients that make the best comforting Italian dishes. These four ingredients are very versatile and can be combined in numerous ways, including lasagna, ravioli, tortellini, manicotti, and in this recipe for Ricotta & Spinach Stuffed Shells. While the former dishes require a bit of time, assembly,…
Continue reading ➞ Ricotta & Spinach Stuffed Shells
If you're looking for the perfect cocktail to serve at your Halloween party, look no further than this spooky Bloody Blackberry Bramble. This eerie twist on a classic gin cocktail is both elegant and sinister, which is ideal for setting the mood on Halloween night! A Classic Cocktail with a Sinister Twist The Bramble is…
If there’s one fruit that deserves more attention in the fall, it’s the quince. At first glance, quince may look a little intimidating to prepare, however, it is very easy and is worth trying if you have never cooked with this fruit before. An easy (yet impressive!) way to enjoy this fall fruit is with…
The moment you have all been waiting for, it’s time to reveal the star of Thanksgiving dinner—my Herbed Turkey Breast with Roasted Apples. Honestly, does it get more autumnal than this? A turkey breast is a great option to serve if there are only a few guests and you will still likely have leftovers. Serve…
Thanksgiving dinner is quite possibly my most anticipated dinner of the entire year. You get to take time to reconnect with friends and family amidst our hectic schedules, you get to enjoy the beautiful crisp fall weather, and you get to eat lots of delicious foods! I have always enjoyed Thanksgiving as a holiday in…
Continue reading ➞ Give Thanks: Thanksgiving Tablescape & Menu
While I said in my past few posts that I cannot get through Thanksgiving without my Traditional Bread Stuffing or my Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Shallots & Pancetta, I am serious when I say that I CANNOT make it through Thanksgiving without my Chive Mashed Potatoes! They are so creamy and it's the best vehicle…
If you end up with a stale loaf of bread this time of year, don’t even think about throwing it away! Instead, you can make this delicious and hearty Traditional Bread Stuffing for your Thanksgiving table or for any Sunday night dinner this fall/winter season! This Traditional Bread Stuffing is the second recipe in my…
Get your stretchy pants ready– Thanksgiving is here! Thanksgiving is one of my favourite holidays because it if 100% centered around food. Turkey, stuffing, roasted vegetables, and pumpkin pie are the traditional Thanksgiving comfort foods that everyone enjoys this time of year. And while I love eating all these foods, it is a lot of…
Continue reading ➞ Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Shallot & Pancetta
I would love to say this these aren’t your Nonnas meatballs, but that is exactly what these are! Delicious ground beef and ground pork come together (with a few other key Italian ingredients) to make the perfect and most comforting meatball recipe you have ever had! I like to make these meatballs whenever I am…