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No one ever says no to apple pie with ice cream. Here’s my recipe for traditional apple pie, made with fresh-picked apples and the flakiest homemade pastry. It's heartwarming, delicious and well worth the effort.
This delicious soup demands a second bowl. Full disclosure: since I created this soup, I’ve become obsessed.
I can’t get enough of this delicious fall salad. It’s fresh, crunchy and so good.
Tuscan kale, red radicchio and crisp fennel come together with sweet little Zante currants and the most delicious dressing. But the game changer is the croutons.
This recipe was inspired by Amanda Hesser’s Overnight Roast, which she told me was her favourite in her first cookbook. I made a few changes, especially to the marinade, only because I didn’t have maple syrup on hand and I had run out of thyme leaves. But when I want to make something, I have to make it now!
My friend Julie took me to her favourite farmer’s market in Alberta, with the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, it was incredible. The market’s vibrant, fresh fruits and vegetables were so inspiring — full of colour and flavour. I found these gorgeous, colourful heirloom tomatoes and they reminded me of a starter I had at my favourite bistro in Toronto. Charred tomato bruschetta bursting with flavour.
This recipe is so delicious and everyone loves it. The short ribs are browned then gently simmered for 3 hours with onions and carrots in a red wine and pancetta-spiked tomato sauce.
It’s one of those meals that makes Sunday special and cozies up any weeknight. And if there happens to be any left over, prepare yourself for the best chicken sandwiches tomorrow.
There’s something about a homemade blueberry pie that feels just right in the fall. Four cups of blueberries, a little sugar and lemon zest, tucked between two layers of buttery pastry and baked until golden and bubbling. Serve it warm, while the filling is still a little runny. Simple, old-fashioned and absolutely delicious.
I was gifted this recipe by my mother-in-law, a recipe gifted from her mother-in-law, hand-written in the 1950’s or 60’s. The recipe said “Absolutely no substitutes!" So precious.
Of course, I had to put my spin on it, as I no longer use Cool Whip or pudding from packages. So, here is my take on this generational hand-me-down made completely from scratch! This is the recipe that brings families together and the conversation flowing. “Are we having sex in a pan?”
Our comforting pumpkin cake is draped in maple cream cheese and a perfect way to start your day.
Creamy, comforting and made the way it should be. Tender chicken, rich Alfredo sauce and pillowy fettuccine—simply heat, serve and enjoy. i promise, this is the best Alfredo recipe you will ever make.
This Lemon Spaghetti with Feta and Shrimp is one of my all-time favourite recipes. I first shared a version years ago, but it's even better now thanks to one simple ingredient: Macedonian feta.
Inspired by the classic Caprese salad–tomato, fresh mozzarella and basil–reinvented here with the sweetness of fresh peaches, the tanginess of goat cheese, bitterness of arugula and a kiss of honey and balsamic.
Creamy chickpeas, rich tahini and fresh lemon conspire to make the most decadent dip. Our secret? Icy-cold water!
The nostalgic cookie so simple and so delicious. Heavenly. Imperial cookies showered with pink icing and oozing with raspberry. These are even better the next day!
I created this recipe many years ago and recently retested it. I was pleasantly surprised to find it’s still one of the best cookies I’ve ever made. It’s so good!
Warm up winter days with tender braised New Zealand lamb, sweet carrots, and fluffy russet potatoes, all simmered in a perfectly balanced, comforting broth. This stew is outstanding, you’ll want to make it again and again.
This dish is so easy to make and so delicious! It’s a movie night snack or a fancy dinner snack. And all you need are a few pantry essentials. Enjoy!
You’re going to want this decadent Tuscan Soup. It’s more like a symphony of mouthwatering tastes.
Even my taste-testers who weren’t keen on stuffed peppers couldn’t resist these. And honestly, I don’t blame them. I really nailed nonna-approved comfort food with this wow-worthy spin on a classic.
Soups & Salads
This delicious soup demands a second bowl. Full disclosure: since I created this soup, I’ve become obsessed.
I can’t get enough of this delicious fall salad. It’s fresh, crunchy and so good.
Tuscan kale, red radicchio and crisp fennel come together with sweet little Zante currants and the most delicious dressing. But the game changer is the croutons.
My friend Julie took me to her favourite farmer’s market in Alberta, with the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, it was incredible. The market’s vibrant, fresh fruits and vegetables were so inspiring — full of colour and flavour. I found these gorgeous, colourful heirloom tomatoes and they reminded me of a starter I had at my favourite bistro in Toronto. Charred tomato bruschetta bursting with flavour.
Inspired by the classic Caprese salad–tomato, fresh mozzarella and basil–reinvented here with the sweetness of fresh peaches, the tanginess of goat cheese, bitterness of arugula and a kiss of honey and balsamic.
You’re going to want this decadent Tuscan Soup. It’s more like a symphony of mouthwatering tastes.
If you’re craving comfort food, picadillo—my dad’s favorite meal—is a tasty must-make. Perfected by my mom, who learned it from a Mexican friend, this is her take on the authentic Latin recipe. Simple to make and incredibly delicious. Serve with crusty bread or tortillas. Enjoy!
Deep, Authentic, and delicious Thai flavours make this soup irresistible. Try your best to find fresh galangal (not easy to find, but essential) if you cant find it, use fresh ginger instead. This is the best Thai coconut soup I've ever made.
A beautiful spin on Caesar salad this delicious lemony grilled chicken salad is perfect for a weekday dinner.
Smokey, sweet and savoury, beautiful ingredients come together to make this delicious and easy to make salad.
A heartwarming Italian soup starts with our favourite San Marzano canned tomatoes. A level-up Minestrone, with chicken and spinach…so hearty and delicious.
Try this classic tomato, cucumber, and onion salad—a refreshing, flavorful dish. With ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and zesty onions, this vibrant salad complements any meal and is quick to prepare.
A delicious and addictive Mexican-inspired Summer salad with chicken, avocado, roasted corn, and red onion, and the perfect vinaigrette.
Beautiful flavours with the perfect tortilla crunch. You’ll want to make this one all summer long.
Sides
Creamy chickpeas, rich tahini and fresh lemon conspire to make the most decadent dip. Our secret? Icy-cold water!
Sweet peas, salty bacon, bright lemon — if you like peas, this is the perfect side. Start by frying chopped bacon until it’s deeply golden, then set it aside so it stays perfectly crisp.
Roasted Baby Potatoes with Sage: crispy outside, tender inside, tossed with fresh sage, garlic, and olive oil. Earthy, fragrant, perfect with chicken or veggies. Simple, delicious, essential.
A delicious, and easy to make vegetable dish with lovely swiss chard, potatoes and tomatoes, you can substitute potato for any root vegetable.
Celebrating in-season tomatoes with this delicious that’s so easy to make!
We love Asian greens. And these days it’s easy to find many varieties, like long beans, gai lan, yu choy, choy sum or bok choy at most grocery stores, and of course Asian markets.
This gorgeous platter of greens is more simple to make than you can imagine. Less than 10 minutes and you're digging into crunchy, lemony, nutty tasting asparagus.
Elevate your appetizer game with Roasted Olives with Fennel! This simple yet flavourful dish combines the briny goodness of assorted olives with the aromatic touch of fresh fennel, creating a delightful balance of tastes.
Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, Panko crusted potato fritters are a delightful twist on traditional comfort food. Made from creamy mashed potatoes mixed with fresh herbs and spices, these fritters are coated in crunchy panko breadcrumbs for an irresistible texture.
On a recent trip to New York, my daughter and I had dinner at the French restaurant, Le Dive in the lower east side. It was a bit hipster and loud. Think young person’s night club with loud music and tiny stools. You know the kind you’re trying to balance on, and look cool a the same time. Haha!
My daughter loved it, and I did all I could to blend in. But then we opened the menu and at the very top was: Radishes and butter with warm baguette. We ordered it straight away!
Here is the secret to the best tomato sauce around, and the truth is it only takes 10 minutes!
Fork-tender acorn squash given the slightest zing with cayenne pepper, and decked with festive pomegranate.
This recipe for stovetop quinoa, seasoned with the classic Christmas combination of thyme and sage, is especially addictive: fluffy, wholesome and dotted with plumped cranberries.
What is it about potatoes, one bite and your hooked... that is if you start with the right potato. Yukon Golds are our choice, with a deep yellow flesh, they taste richer, more buttery and almost as if they have been simmered in chicken stock.
This special vegetable dish could take centre stage, inspired by my love of Top Chef Canada Eden Grinshpan’s Recipe the combination of slightly charred vegetables (created by roasting directly on a baking dish), toasted nuts, honey and dates is incredible.
Peeled asparagus is next level here baked to crispy tangy goodness with goat cheese and breadcrumbs.
Once you’ve made cranberry sauce from scratch, you’ll never go back to canned cranberries again! Try the leftovers with peanut butter in a sandwich, or stirred into plain yogurt topped with granola.
The easiest savoury and nutty side of greens. Topped with crispy melted well-aged cheese it’s a real treat for dinner. Or served as a starter.
Master this delicious potato galette to bring a little France into your kitchen.
Baking & Desserts
No one ever says no to apple pie with ice cream. Here’s my recipe for traditional apple pie, made with fresh-picked apples and the flakiest homemade pastry. It's heartwarming, delicious and well worth the effort.
There’s something about a homemade blueberry pie that feels just right in the fall. Four cups of blueberries, a little sugar and lemon zest, tucked between two layers of buttery pastry and baked until golden and bubbling. Serve it warm, while the filling is still a little runny. Simple, old-fashioned and absolutely delicious.
I was gifted this recipe by my mother-in-law, a recipe gifted from her mother-in-law, hand-written in the 1950’s or 60’s. The recipe said “Absolutely no substitutes!" So precious.
Of course, I had to put my spin on it, as I no longer use Cool Whip or pudding from packages. So, here is my take on this generational hand-me-down made completely from scratch! This is the recipe that brings families together and the conversation flowing. “Are we having sex in a pan?”
Our comforting pumpkin cake is draped in maple cream cheese and a perfect way to start your day.
The nostalgic cookie so simple and so delicious. Heavenly. Imperial cookies showered with pink icing and oozing with raspberry. These are even better the next day!
I created this recipe many years ago and recently retested it. I was pleasantly surprised to find it’s still one of the best cookies I’ve ever made. It’s so good!
Denser and creamier than traditional ice cream, flavoured with cardamom and pistachio. You will love it!
It’s the best treat, dessert, hosting gift – you name it. Just make sure you use a sharp knife to slice it. Chef’s tip: run the knife under really hot water for a minute, dry it off, then slice for a clean finish.
Ripe banana cake meets bright, summery fruit in this irresistibly moist treat. A tender, banana-forward crumb is studded with juicy mango cubes and sweet strawberry ribbons, finished with a light citrus glaze that lifts the flavours. Perfect for brunch, afternoon tea, or a simple dessert — it’s easy to make, easy to share, and full of comforting warmth with a fresh, fruity twist. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature for best texture.
These cookies are hands down the most delectable morsels of tarty sweetness! These gems are a must-try!
Millionaire’s Shortbread is a real treat that’s worth every minute and every ingredient. This decadent dessert features a buttery shortbread base, topped with a perfectly rich, creamy caramel layer, finished with a sprinkle of sea salt.
Breakfast & Brunch
A hearty baked frittata with spicy Italian sausage, greens, and four cheeses—perfect for lunch, dinner, or brunch. Enjoy it warm or at room temperature for easy, no-fuss meals. Make ahead for stress-free entertaining or family dinners. Slice and share for a crowd-pleasing, versatile dish.
This is the best granola recipe you will ever try—provided you follow a few important steps. Start with very best-quality ingredients, and fresh, raw nuts, never stale or previously roasted. Roast and grind your own cardamom pods for the deepest flavour, and use whole nutmeg, freshly grated on a microplane (you can, of course, use store-bought ground spices, but there is quite a big difference).
The great thing about frittata is you can change up the ingredients with what you have on hand. Try sausage and pepper or mushroom and onion and top with your favourite cheese.
Biscuits oozing with Gouda cheese and slices of pungent apricot merit skipping dessert so you can have one more.
And here are my favourite pancakes, but I certainly don’t reserve these just for the holidays, they are fantastic and comforting all year long.
Saturday morning or any morning, scrambled eggs are delicious especially with the tangy addition of goat cheese.
Ohh there no place like home for the holidays, and there's nothing better than steak and eggs draped in a delicate blanket of crepes.
San Marzano tomatoes come to the table here, and smother these healthy, crispy sweet potato pancakes with poached eggs.
The perfect way to bring the delicious flavours of Italy to your table, in the easiest and least amount of time as possible.
For a spectacular holiday breakfast or everyday. Dill cured salmon is a delectable pairing to our potato cakes and lemony cream.
Elevate breakfast with Egg Prosciutto Nest: crispy prosciutto cups holding perfectly cooked eggs. Quick, protein-packed, and beautifully presented—ideal for cozy mornings or special occasions. A delicious, satisfying twist on classic eggs.A beautiful way to cook a simple egg.
Mains
This recipe was inspired by Amanda Hesser’s Overnight Roast, which she told me was her favourite in her first cookbook. I made a few changes, especially to the marinade, only because I didn’t have maple syrup on hand and I had run out of thyme leaves. But when I want to make something, I have to make it now!
This recipe is so delicious and everyone loves it. The short ribs are browned then gently simmered for 3 hours with onions and carrots in a red wine and pancetta-spiked tomato sauce.
It’s one of those meals that makes Sunday special and cozies up any weeknight. And if there happens to be any left over, prepare yourself for the best chicken sandwiches tomorrow.
Creamy, comforting and made the way it should be. Tender chicken, rich Alfredo sauce and pillowy fettuccine—simply heat, serve and enjoy. i promise, this is the best Alfredo recipe you will ever make.
This Lemon Spaghetti with Feta and Shrimp is one of my all-time favourite recipes. I first shared a version years ago, but it's even better now thanks to one simple ingredient: Macedonian feta.
Warm up winter days with tender braised New Zealand lamb, sweet carrots, and fluffy russet potatoes, all simmered in a perfectly balanced, comforting broth. This stew is outstanding, you’ll want to make it again and again.
Even my taste-testers who weren’t keen on stuffed peppers couldn’t resist these. And honestly, I don’t blame them. I really nailed nonna-approved comfort food with this wow-worthy spin on a classic.
This recipe captures the true essence of Italian cooking—simple, wholesome ingredients coming together in perfect harmony.
Crispy tofu takes centre stage here in a delicious Persian-style curry that is easy and comforting.
This is a nice fall recipe with butternut squash, and a unique thick twisted pasta we have not used before. It’s got a great flavour build with onion and bacon, then the caramelized squash with Parmesan. This could also be a bright side dish for entertaining.
To say I’m obsessed with this dish, is accurate. I’ve had it many times, and it’s always so good. I hope you enjoy it!
Our showstopper rib roast is the perfect holiday dinner main. It’s easy to make and makes a beautiful presentation.
My daughter and I were walking in the West Village after seeing “Back from the Vatican,” a funny, fantastic show. It was our third night in NYC, and we still hadn’t had Italian so the striped awnings of Little Italy beckoned. We found a buzzy spot, snagged two seats at the bar and settled into the menu. Spaghetti Vongole caught my eye.
Served with a steamed fragrant Jasmine rice, everyone loves a great stir-fry! This sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This will save time and with the right ingredients on hand, will finish off this dish in less than 20 minutes.
Pan Bagnat is sold on the beaches in Nice and street vendors in Paris. It means bathed bread and it makes perfect sense as the flavour of the sandwich only intensifies the longer it sits, allowing the bread to lazily soak up the dressing.
The Cobb sandwich was created in 1937 by Robert Cobb, owner of the Brown Derby Restaurant in Hollywood.
Throughout Paris, stylish women can be seen lounging in bistros, nibbling on the decadent Croque Monsieur. With its sweet honey ham and melted layers of aged Gruyère, it’s really a sophisticated twist on the classic grilled ham and cheese.
Perfect pork belly combines tender meat with a top layer of melty fat and unbeatably crispy skin.
Butchers typically sell pork belly in large slabs or cut into long, inch-thick strips. Here, simple to make and so delicious, with fresh sage and sea salt.
Emailed from Calabria, from a friend's Italian grandmother, this recipe is one of our favourites.
Sides & Dips
Creamy chickpeas, rich tahini and fresh lemon conspire to make the most decadent dip. Our secret? Icy-cold water!
Sweet peas, salty bacon, bright lemon — if you like peas, this is the perfect side. Start by frying chopped bacon until it’s deeply golden, then set it aside so it stays perfectly crisp.
Roasted Baby Potatoes with Sage: crispy outside, tender inside, tossed with fresh sage, garlic, and olive oil. Earthy, fragrant, perfect with chicken or veggies. Simple, delicious, essential.
A delicious, and easy to make vegetable dish with lovely swiss chard, potatoes and tomatoes, you can substitute potato for any root vegetable.
We love Asian greens. And these days it’s easy to find many varieties, like long beans, gai lan, yu choy, choy sum or bok choy at most grocery stores, and of course Asian markets.
This gorgeous platter of greens is more simple to make than you can imagine. Less than 10 minutes and you're digging into crunchy, lemony, nutty tasting asparagus.
Elevate your appetizer game with Roasted Olives with Fennel! This simple yet flavourful dish combines the briny goodness of assorted olives with the aromatic touch of fresh fennel, creating a delightful balance of tastes.
Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, Panko crusted potato fritters are a delightful twist on traditional comfort food. Made from creamy mashed potatoes mixed with fresh herbs and spices, these fritters are coated in crunchy panko breadcrumbs for an irresistible texture.
On a recent trip to New York, my daughter and I had dinner at the French restaurant, Le Dive in the lower east side. It was a bit hipster and loud. Think young person’s night club with loud music and tiny stools. You know the kind you’re trying to balance on, and look cool a the same time. Haha!
My daughter loved it, and I did all I could to blend in. But then we opened the menu and at the very top was: Radishes and butter with warm baguette. We ordered it straight away!
Here is the secret to the best tomato sauce around, and the truth is it only takes 10 minutes!
Fork-tender acorn squash given the slightest zing with cayenne pepper, and decked with festive pomegranate.
This recipe for stovetop quinoa, seasoned with the classic Christmas combination of thyme and sage, is especially addictive: fluffy, wholesome and dotted with plumped cranberries.
What is it about potatoes, one bite and your hooked... that is if you start with the right potato. Yukon Golds are our choice, with a deep yellow flesh, they taste richer, more buttery and almost as if they have been simmered in chicken stock.
This special vegetable dish could take centre stage, inspired by my love of Top Chef Canada Eden Grinshpan’s Recipe the combination of slightly charred vegetables (created by roasting directly on a baking dish), toasted nuts, honey and dates is incredible.
Peeled asparagus is next level here baked to crispy tangy goodness with goat cheese and breadcrumbs.
Once you’ve made cranberry sauce from scratch, you’ll never go back to canned cranberries again! Try the leftovers with peanut butter in a sandwich, or stirred into plain yogurt topped with granola.
The easiest savoury and nutty side of greens. Topped with crispy melted well-aged cheese it’s a real treat for dinner. Or served as a starter.
No one ever says no to apple pie with ice cream. Here’s my recipe for traditional apple pie, made with fresh-picked apples and the flakiest homemade pastry. It's heartwarming, delicious and well worth the effort.