I love the traditional Italian appetiser bruschetta (pronounced “broo-sketta”), and I quite often have it for breakfast/brunch. It is usually eaten as a starter to a meal, or can also be served as a party snack. It’s not only very tasty, but also tomatoes...
What to do with all of those garden or Farmer's Market fresh tomatoes? Have no fear-- a hearty, creamy, smokey bisque is about to sweep you off of your feet. The incredibly easy, seven ingredient bisque is a no-brainer. This one was a garden party hit...
Do you love the rich flavor of lasagna but can’t eat it much because you’re not a fan of meat or cheese? Here’s the perfect solution for you. This hearty vegetable lasagna is sure to show you how delectable veggie lasagna can be! Try this recipe and ...
On a routine trip to the Asian market, I stopped in my tracks as I read a label "Sweet Basic Seed." Basic seeds? I had to buy this! Not knowing what it was, I brought it home and looked all over the internet to help identify these mysterious black...
Arancini (meaning little oranges because of the colour) are typically made from leftover risotto. If you make too much rice, or the risotto is too soft, turning the rice into arancini is the answer! For the arancini in this photo, I made a simple on...
This quick and delicious Creamy Pesto Spaghetti with Mushrooms is a very delicious and warming lunch or dinner option. This is a good dish for a dinner party. Just add some toasted pine nuts and fresh basil to the top of your dish before serving. The...
On Valentine’s day this year my sweetie and I found ourselves tasting wine and going home with a jammy fine zingy Zinfandel. We like to romance the vine from time to time... My palate was inspired to sip slow and savor every peppery wave of this Zinfandel...
This sandwich is similar to an eggplant panino, but uses zucchini which is slightly more juicy. There is a two part breading process which gives an extra crispiness and has a great meat-like texture. For 4 sandwiches 2 zucchini, thinly sliced, le...
recently discovered this awesome recipe for a quick, easy and very delicious pasta dish, which you cook all in one pot. Basically you put the uncooked pasta of your choice (e.g. spaghetti or linguine) in a large saucepan/crock with tomatoes, herbs, ...
This drink is an ultimate refresher, and is great for cooling you down in the summer heat. Basil can be used for more than just pesto and is a common juice ingredient in southeast Asia. In fact, basil tea and basil seed juice can be purchased in bottles...
Already a member? Log in to vote.
