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This Creamy Cheddar Cheese Potato Soup is velvety smooth, bursting with the bold richness of sharp cheddar, and loaded with tender potatoes, all topped with crispy bacon for the perfect finishing touch. The best part? It all comes together in just one pot, making it quick and easy for weeknight dinners. Plus, since it’s made with broth instead of cream, this lightened-up version of an American classic still delivers all the...

This potato salad with smoked fish was DELICIOUS! So good, that it will definitely have it's place at our Easter table this year. If you haven't tried smoked char, well let's just say it tastes like trout upgraded to salmon. Smoked that is. Together with new potatoes, some fresh spring greens and a few other flavor enhancing additions (capers, green onions and radishes), the mix is tossed in the...

Spaghetti alla Carbonara is a classic Italian pasta dish that’s creamy, rich, and bursting with flavour. My traditional carbonara recipe stays true to the original, using just a few key ingredients: guanciale (or pancetta), eggs, Pecorino Romano, and spaghetti. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s the perfect choice for busy weeknights or when you want to impress with minimal effort. Timeless, comforting, and undeniably delicious, carbonara is a dish...

This Baked Feta and Tomatoes with Gnocchi is the ultimate quick and easy weeknight dinner. Creamy feta roasts alongside juicy cherry tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives, and fragrant garlic to create a rich, flavourful sauce. Toss in tender gnocchi and you’ve got a comforting, and delicious meal that’s ready in just 30 minutes. Simple, satisfying, and packed with Mediterranean-inspired flavours, this recipe is perfect for busy nights when you want something both...

This Moroccan Spiced Lentil Pie is classic comfort food with a Middle Eastern twist. French green lentils, sweet potatoes, cherry tomatoes and spinach are spiced with harissa, cumin and ras el hanout, then topped with puff pastry and baked to until golden brown. The result, a simple and absolutely delicious recipe for vegetarian pot pie with a Moroccan touch. A one pan lentil pie recipe I am so excited about this...

This Tortellini Soup is the kind of meal you’ll want to make on repeat—it’s hearty, full of flavour, and comes together in just over an hour. With tender tortellini, fresh veggies, and a rich tomato-broth base, it’s everything you love about comfort food in one cozy bowl. Perfect for busy weeknights yet special enough for a weekend dinner, this soup is simple to make and always satisfying. Pair it...