Pasta Carbonara

Pasta Carbonara is a delicious and easy pasta dish to make right at home. The localized version of this popular Italian recipe uses farm-fresh local eggs, thick cut local bacon, as well as spaghetti, Parmesan cheese and black pepper. Serve this for any night of the week, or for a special occasion like Valentine’s Day! …

Herbed Chicken Milanese

Chicken Milanese gets a summery twist by adding tons of fresh herbs to the breading. Italian breadcrumbs are combined with fresh chopped parsley, basil, and lots of grated Parmigiano Reggiano to form a crispy and savoury crust. This Herbed Chicken Milanese is packed with tons of flavour and pairs perfectly with a fresh arugula salad!…

Homemade Porchetta with Salsa Verde & Two Easy Side Dishes

Celebrate the start of the spring season by making this impressive and delicious Homemade Porchetta with Salsa Verde. Pork belly is rolled up around a pork loin and lots of fresh herbs and garlic before being tied and roasted until crisp. Once the porchetta is sliced, it is best topped with a refreshing homemade salsa…

Mini Strawberry Tiramisu for Two

Mini desserts are a great option for when you want a sweet treat but don’t want to eat a lot of it! This Mini Strawberry Tiramisu for Two is layered with lady fingers soaked in espresso, a light mascarpone whipped cream, and fresh strawberries. This no-bake dessert that can be perfectly shared between two people!…

Spring Gnudi with Beurre Blanc

Spring is here and I'm celebrating the upcoming long weekend with my new recipe: Spring Gnudi with Beurre Blanc. Gnudi are light and pillowy Italian dumplings made with ricotta cheese. This recipe for Spring Gnudi with Beurre Blanc celebrates the flavours of the season with fresh asparagus and peas. A rich and creamy beurre blanc…

Orange & Almond Biscotti

I couldn't let the holidays pass us by without featuring an Italian cookie in my #12DaysOfChristmas series! Growing up in a part-Italian family, we always looked forward to the Italian treats and desserts. From tiramisu to cannoli we had it all! But my all-time favourite dessert recipe (which just so happens to be a cookie…