Gluten-free pasta bakes are the ultimate comfort food. This vegetarian recipe is simple, packed with fresh ingredients and delivers warm, satisfying flavours along with a boost of plant-based goodness. I recently attended an event with Morrisons where they kindly sent me a selection of ingredients to experiment with. Among the items were fresh basil, pine … Read more

A classic house salad is a simple, reliable dish to keep on hand for dinner parties or an ordinary weeknight. Crisp romaine, juicy grape tomatoes, crunchy cucumber and carrots, thinly sliced red onion, shredded cheese, and crunchy croutons come together for a fresh, colorful salad. This version is elevated by a creamy avocado lime ranch … Read more

Crisp, juicy apples are a quintessential fall ingredient, ideal for pies, muffins, savory dishes, and seasonal beverages. Their natural sweetness and versatility make them a staple for autumn cooking and baking. Whether you’re picking apples straight from the orchard or choosing the best at the market, the recipes below highlight fruit at its peak. These … Read more

Lemon, lime, and mint—the most refreshing flavors of summer—come together in this easy, delicious Lemonade Mojito. Light, bright, and perfect for hot days, this skinny take on a classic mojito balances citrus and mint with a hint of sweetness. About this Cocktail If you love summer cocktails—margaritas, sangria, mules—add the Lemonade Mojito to your rotation. … Read more

Pomegranate pork loin roast will make you the dinner hero this season. I’m back with another holiday-ready meal — almost a complete feast in one post. Last week I shared our favorite espresso beef tenderloin with truffle sage risotto, and today I’m pairing this delicious pomegranate pork roast with rosemary smashed potatoes. Delicious and festive. … Read more

Simple, flavorful oven-baked taquitos made with shredded chicken, cheese, salsa and aromatic spices—crispy without deep frying. If you love tacos, you’ll enjoy taquitos too. Unlike folded tacos, taquitos are rolled tortillas filled with meat and cheese. They’re sometimes called flautas, but here we’ll stick with “taquitos.” This baked version keeps the classic flavors while cutting … Read more

I am officially back and excited to share some delicious recipes with you. I’m grateful to the wonderful blog friends who filled in and shared tasty dishes while I took time off with my new baby. During my break I created and tested several new recipes, and I can’t wait to start sharing them—beginning with … Read more

You’ve found the ideal chocolate-peanut butter pairing. For gatherings—holidays, birthdays, or backyard barbecues—I make these No Bake Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Bars with Chocolate Ganache. The name is long but it perfectly captures the layered treat you’re about to enjoy. If turning on the oven makes you hesitate, try a no-bake recipe. Not having to … Read more

I’m a little late sharing this, but I finally want to show photos from my baby girl’s pink-and-gray elephant shower. Time flew — she’s already nine months old — but the memory of that day is still vivid and special. A bit of background: my two wonderful aunts and my cousin organized the shower. My … Read more

Easy Lasagna Soup Recipe (One Pot!) — All the familiar, comforting flavors of lasagna transformed into a cozy, spoonable one-pot soup. Tender broken noodles, a rich meat ragu, and a creamy ricotta–Parmigiano finish combine for a bowl that tastes just like lasagna without the layering. You might also enjoy my lasagna bolognese, white chicken lasagna, … Read more