Sour Cherry and Black Pepper Cobbler

Sour Cherry and Black Pepper Cobbler: wartime recipe with an outlandish twist. My grandmother was a master of survival. During the Second World War she sewed clothes for her children using material cut from parachutes. My mother was one of those children, that is how I know the story. Being… Read more »

Mac and Asparagus Frittata Bake

Mac and Asparagus Frittata Bake : Loaded with cheese and seasonal vegetable. There are many ways of preparing asparagus but our favourite is frittata. This version is enriched to make a lunch: a comfort meal of macaroni loaded with cheese, perfect for this time of year. If your asparagus is… Read more »

Rotisserie Chicken Enchiladas

  Rotisserie Chicken Enchiladas are easy chicken rotisserie dish with corn tortillas, Mexican way, with sour cream. Healthy guacamole and cheese filling make it your new favorite dish.   How to make rotisserie chicken enchiladas? You start with spraying 10 x 10 inches baking dish. Spread guacamole on tortillas, add… Read more »

Mexican Pizza with One Secret Ingredient

Mexican Pizza with One Secret Ingredient: two beautiful cultures joined together. Heaven! The first time I came across the idea of making Mexican Pizza was on social networks. I would usually do tortilla wraps, enchiladas, chimichangas or something on those lines, but I loved the idea of making this pizza… Read more »

Baby Spinach Gorgonzola Creamy Soup

Baby Spinach Gorgonzola Creamy Soup: Delicious spring comfort food. Popeye approved ! There is a huge difference in flavour and nutrition if you prepare this soup using frozen spinach rather than fresh, baby leaves. Fresh greens are so much tastier! It is sooo good to enjoy spring and its gifts… Read more »

Poppy Seed Cheesecake Crinkles

  Poppy Seed Cheesecake Crinkles unite the best of cream cheese, lemon zest and poppy seeds in a new way! Crinkle cookie way!   Cheesecake flavors and moist texture makes this batch of poppy seed cookies chewy inside and they remain fresh on your kitchen counter, room temperature, for few… Read more »

Tuna Stromboli

  Tuna Stromboli is simple pizza crust turnover filled with tomato sauce, tuna, and mozzarella. Buon appetito !   The most amazing fact about Italian food is its simplicity. Basic ingredients are the source of delicious recipes. As long as you have tomatoes or tomato sauce, mozzarella, peperoni, prosciutto, any… Read more »

Cheesecake Brownies Marble Squares

Cheesecake Brownies Marble Squares: Perfect Marble finished with Chocolate Ganache ! My female ancestors were known for Marble Cakes and I decided to pay attention to their creations. Luckily, a recipe book containing all of them exists, and here comes one of the treasures to share. I must admit I… Read more »

Chicken Cacciatore (Pollo alla Cacciatora)

  Chicken Cacciatore (Pollo alla Cacciatora) is Hunter’s chicken stew, rustic Italian classic with chicken thighs and drumsticks, mushrooms, and olives simmered in red wine to get rustic sauce served with your favorite pasta! Authentic stovetop version.   For decades, my grandmother used to prepare suppers for a group of… Read more »