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Do you ever get a craving for lasagna, and start thinking of the different steps involved in putting it together and remember how much effort it really is? Okay, truth by known, I belong to the camp of people who still pre-boils the lasagna noodles and likes to make a proper Bolognese for the sauce, which needs to simmer in order to enjoy those deep flavors. So...wanting something sooner...

Ever wonder what the difference between a sardine and an anchovy is? Although many people think that sardine is just another name for anchovy, guess what? It’s actually not the case. Sardines vs Anchovies -- let's take a look Anchovies and sardines are two different fish species, from two different fish families. Though, they do share some similar traits — both are small, silvery and available fresh, preserved or tinned...and both...

This is one of my all time favorite one-pot-meals and definitely a go-to dish when there's a time crunch. It's something you can get on the table in less than half a hour, likely 20 minutes. Not only is it fast and easy, it's incredibly delicious. The broth has a spicy, slightly sweet, salty flavor with nuances resembling teriyaki sauce. Okay, let's just say it's addictingly delicious. And that...

With Saint Patrick’s day directly around the corner, what better than to celebrate with a "green" risotto! Rather than traditional Irish recipes, you could turn to something a little healthier and brighter. Unless drinking dyed-green beer appeals to you more! In Canada we observe March 17th as a day for celebration and take it very seriously. We all get a little Irish by either attending a St. Patrick's Day parade, grabbing...

This stew definitely has the umami things going on. I’m not usually one to cook a lot of hearty meat based meals, but with hungry boys telling me they are really craving some kind of dinner with meat, rice and gravy –- which sounds terrible, by the way –- I decided to give this stew a try. Definitely a weekend meal, this recipe takes a little more than 2...

With so many apples on hand after our fall harvest, what better way to use them then baking a Whole Grain Spelt Apple Pie! Baking with spelt flour I like to use whole grain spelt flour in most of my baking (I have been promising a friend to experiment with gluten-free - but as I know too well, baking is a science and cooking is an art!). So back to spelt...