I love Fettucine Alfredo so very much; I love the simplicity of the original, classic recipe that yields such a creamy, richly flavoured dish. However, with only three ingredients (fettucine, butter, and Parmesan) there’s nowhere to hide, so you’d better know your stuff and be using the best quality items you can afford. Your dinner…
Category: Entrees
Recipe Post: Stuffed Bell Peppers
I have a long-ago memory of the first time I tried a stuffed bell pepper; a friend of my mother’s was Eastern European, and along with cabbage rolls and perogies, these bell peppers were one of her specialties. While I will never be able to fully replicate that flavour of that amazing, long-ago meal, it…
Recipe Post: Tex-Mex Cheesy Mac Casserole
Everyone has guilty pleasures, whether they be a favourite song, movie, book, or piece of clothing. This is never more true for me than when it comes to food; even though my palate has evolved and I’d like to say matured since I was young, there are certain foods, the scent or taste of which…
Recipe Post: A Tale of Two Chilis
One chilly, drizzly Friday afternoon a month or so ago had me jonesing for a fresh, hot dinner that didn’t take me too long to prepare. Something that both my husband and I would enjoy, and for which I had all of the ingredients on hand. And most importantly, something for which I didn’t need…
Recipe Post: Leek and Potato Soup
Happy Boxing Day! Also known in this house as “clean out the fridge and start making food that is not candy” day. One of the best and easiest ways to do this is by making soup. Everyone has a favourite soup; this one is mine. I only started making this recipe for the first time…
Recipe Roundup: What to do with your Christmas leftovers
This year’s Christmas celebrations will likely be very different than in previous years; depending on where you are residing, you may be able to meet up with family and friends, or only be able to celebrate with those in your current household. One thing that likely won’t change, however, is there we will all have…
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