Summer is a perfect time for entertaining and I love having family and friends over for an outdoor relaxing meal. Last weekend, Steve and I hosted a family barbecue chock full of good food. While Steve was busy grilling, I served this easy appetizer along with a tortilla and veggie platter. It ... READ the POST
Six Cheese Zucchini Rollatini’s
Let's start off by teaching those of you what the word "PATCHKA" means. It's the Yiddish term loosely used as: "more work than it's worth". In other words, it's fiddly diddly.So, when I started making this dish, I learned two things. I hate mandolins I hate patchka'ing around with things that ... READ the POST
Crispy Polenta with Goat Cheese, Roasted Tomato and Basil
I love simple recipes and this one totally fits in with a busy day. I came across this beauty in one of my favourite magazines Food and Wine. I wanted to do a bit of a test before serving this to company so I made this for lunch one day and let me tell you something...it was super easy, delish and ... READ the POST
Fig & Goat Cheese Tart
I woke up on Sunday morning with a headache. Most likely because I was up most of the night thinking about this tart. You really must think I'm nuts. You know something? You're right. I have come to the conclusion that I am. I couldn't wait to get going on this tart first thing in the morning but ... READ the POST
Ricotta Sage Tarts with Kumato & Zucchini
I like a good challenge. This recipe for Ricotta Tomato & Zucchini Sage Tarts was posted on Instagram by Chatelainekitchen for a contest and the winner gets a prize for recreating it in a unique way. At first glance, and WITHOUT my reading glasses I thought the prize was a night out with Curtis ... READ the POST
The Only Rose Sauce
I believe in quick meals. I think that's old news. Here's one of my favorite sauces ever.It's pink.It's delish. I love it.Now it's time to make it in your home. I used some store bought vegetable ravioli and topped it with this light rose sauce. Quick. Easy. Done. 5.0 from 1 reviews ... READ the POST
