Butternut Squash Risotto
Risotto is a favourite in our house. We make it throughout the year, especially in the fall when the weather just...
Cranberry Chutney
Preparations for Thanksgiving dinner have begun! In the spirit of trying to get as much done ahead of time as...
Linguine with Clams
I'd always loved this dish, and then I had it in Venice and became spoiled for life. Linguine con Vongole, as it's...
Butternut Squash Soup with Apple, Sage and Bacon
Not just for fall, this soup is a perennial favourite in our house, so I usually double the recipe. The apple adds a...
Creamy Potato Leek Soup with Stilton & Sautéed Pears
This soup is at home at the most elegant dinner party or served in thick mugs alongside crunchy crudités, paté and...
Pasta with Roasted Broccoli, White Beans and Tomatoes
This is a recipe I found years ago in The Nantucket Table by Susan Simon and Tom Eckerle. The broccoli takes on a rich...
Cauliflower Soup with Crispy Prosciutto and Parmesan
This recipe from Sunday Soup by Betty Rosbottom is fabulous. As described, “it is a luxuriously smooth soup with a...
Osso Bucco
A traditional, much loved Italian dish, "Osso Buco" means "hole of bone" because the marrow provides the rich flavour...
Red-Wine-Poached Pears with Vanilla Ice Cream and Chocolate Lace
Astonishingly simple to make, poached pears form an elegant finale to any meal, humble or sophisticated. Here they are...
Split Pea Simmer
This hearty, thick soup is a family favourite. Served with crusty bread, a little cheese and some fruit, it's a...
Chicken Pot Pie – With A Twist
Last Sunday we had the family around for dinner. The weather was "brisk" to put it kindly, so I wanted to serve...
Turkey Stew
We recently enjoyed an Apple-Brined and Hickory-Smoked Turkey on the BBQ. Not only is the cooking process fast and...
Cornbread with Fresh Corn, Red and Jalapeño Peppers
Looking through Weber’s Art of The Grill recently, I came across the recipe for Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread. It...
Pappardelle with Chicken, Rosemary and Green Olives
This dish is exceptionally flavourful. Perfect for a chilly evening, the sauce reheats beautifully and is even...
Lamb Shanks
This hearty braised dish is a family favourite. This recipe is a compilation of many I’ve tried over the years. Still,...
Cinghiale in Umido (Braised Wild Boar)
Not only is Tuscany one of the most beautiful places in the world, it has some of the most flavourful food, freshly...
Lattice Top Apple Tart
For an elegant twist on apple pie, a tart with a lattice top fits the bill nicely. The open weave allows the steam to...
Tuscan Bean Soup
This soup is one of our family’s favourites. The recipe is adapted from Savoring Tuscany by Williams Sonoma, which is...
Pasta with Sausage, Leeks & Rapini
This is an incredibly tasty meal, perfect for those nights when you need to get dinner on the table with as little...
