Tag: quick and easy

WEEKNIGHT GNOCCHI

WEEKNIGHT GNOCCHI

Not everything has to be made from scratch. There are some great products on the market that are healthy and made well. So for those nights when you don’t feel like spending time creating a homemade dish, just go to your pantry and grab a 

MUFFULETTA CROSTINI

MUFFULETTA CROSTINI

This is my favourite go-to quick and easy meal. I have it for lunch or dinner and even make it as an appetizer when entertaining. Muffuletta is a tangy spread of olives and pickled vegetables in olive oil. I like to get the spicy one. 

HERBED OLIVE OIL

HERBED OLIVE OIL

Once it starts getting cold and I know my herb plants are at the end of their cycle, I will make herbed oil with them. It’s nice to have different flavoured olive oil and they are so easy to make. They’re nice to have on 

ORZO FRITTATA WITH SMOKED TURKEY

ORZO FRITTATA WITH SMOKED TURKEY

I’m always looking for quick and easy lunch options that are tasty, carry well and can be eaten at room temperature – and of course healthy. This frittata meets all the requirements. I make a dish of this on sunday and portion it out. It 

TOASTED MARSHMALLOW ICE CREAM

TOASTED MARSHMALLOW ICE CREAM

The first time I had toasted marshmallow ice cream was from Gregg’s in Toronto. It instantly became my favourite ice cream. I made this quick no-churn recipe and it is the best toasted marshmallow ice cream I’ve had. It’s smooth and creamy. The texture is 

THAI SPICED PUMPKIN SOUP

THAI SPICED PUMPKIN SOUP

I had left over pumpkin puree from thanksgiving and decided to make a spicy soup with it. This is quick and easy and can be frozen for future meals.

ALMOND ICE CREAM

ALMOND ICE CREAM

I don’t know what it is about ice creams. When I see a new flavour in the store I get excited and must buy it. I saw almond kulfi which I have had in the past and love. It’s an Indian style ice cream flavoured 

CHERRY AMARETTO BROWNIES

CHERRY AMARETTO BROWNIES

Not everything has to be made from scratch. Especially if you are not someone who enjoys baking. There are a lot of great products on the market that you can doctor-up and create something unique and delicious. My favourite is the Ghirardelli brownie mix. They