Meatballs are a staple in my house and I love to make a large batch and keep some in the freezer so I can pull some out for pasta, sandwiches or to serve with my favorite cheesy polenta. To ensure…
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Grilled cheese sandwiches have long been at the top of my comfort food list. Going right back to my early school days when my mom used to make grilled cheese sammies and cream of tomato soup for lunch on cold,…
I remember the first time I tried polenta. I was in my late teens and had been invited to have dinner at my Italian friend’s house. His mother poured this steaming yellow porridge-like mixture onto my plate. On top of…
I don’t know what the weather’s like where you live but here in Southern Ontario, we haven’t seen the sun in about 3 weeks. It’s been gray, cold, and dreary. The type of weather that makes me crave warm comforting…
This delicious rhubarb chutney recipe came about a couple of years ago as a way to use up some of my abundant rhubarb harvest. You know that time of year when it seems like you’ll never be able to use…
Usually, on a hot summer day the last thing I want to do is turn on the stove and cook but for this creamy zucchini soup, I’m happy to make an exception. It’s delicious and nutritious and as it only…
There is a bakery next door to the studio I used to work at that made the best banana muffins. A couple of times a week I would look forward to stopping in on my way to the office to…
My love affair with risotto started rather late in life. Growing up in a German household we didn’t venture into Italian cuisine much, other than the ubiquitous and oh-so-North American version of spaghetti and meatballs that is. It wasn’t until…