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Turkish red lentil soup is heartwarming and sooo delicious, you’ll want to make this one time and time again!! It‘s so easy to make with red lentils, bulgur, red pepper, mint and lemon — and it’s ready in just over 30 minutes! This lentil soup recipe is inspired by a traditional Turkish soup my aunt learned to make while attending a culinary cooking class in Istanbul. It‘s made with simple,...

Tortellini in Gorgonzola Cream Sauce is my go-to for an easy, creamy pasta dinner. It’s packed with cheese tortellini, a rich Gorgonzola cream sauce, sweet grapes, fresh spinach, and toasted nuts—ready in under 30 minutes and totally comforting. The grapes might surprise you, but trust me—they’re the secret to balancing the bold, salty richness of the cheese with a burst of juicy sweetness. Add in a handful of greens...

I love a good potato salad, and this Creamy Potato Salad with Mayo, Dill and Capers is one of my new favourites. Tender potatoes are tossed in a light and creamy mayonnaise dressing with briny capers, chopped dill pickles, fresh herbs, and a little red onion for just the right amount of bite. It’s a simple, satisfying side dish that comes together in about 30 minutes—perfect for barbecues, weeknight dinners, or...

This Arugula Salad with Pears, Walnuts and Honey-Mustard Dressing is one of my favourite ways to bring bold, fresh flavours to the table with just a few simple ingredients. Peppery arugula, bitter radicchio, sweet ripe pears, and toasted walnuts come together beautifully with a zingy honey-mustard vinaigrette. It’s elegant enough for a dinner party but quick enough for a weeknight dinner—ready in just 15 minutes and so satisfying. Radicchio, Arugula & Pear...

Pasta Amatriciana is a bold and comforting Roman pasta dish featuring crispy guanciale, rich tomato sauce, and sharp Pecorino Romano. This Rigatoni Amatriciana recipe is easy to make, with just a handful of high-quality ingredients coming together for an irresistibly savoury and slightly spicy dish. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a special Italian-inspired dinner! What is the difference between Rigatoni Amatriciana and Bucatini Amatriciana? Both versions of this ancient traditional...

These Hoisin Mushroom Udon Noodles are the ultimate 20-minute stir-fry—savoury, satisfying, and packed with umami flavour. With a simple hoisin-soy sauce, sautéed mushrooms, fresh greens, and chewy udon noodles, this easy noodle dish checks every box: quick, wholesome, and seriously slurp-worthy. Perfect for busy weeknights, this one-pan wonder is vegetarian, family-friendly, and made with everyday ingredients you likely already have. Plus, it's endlessly flexible—swap the greens, change up the mushrooms, or add...