Mulled Wine Beef Ragu with Gnocchi. Slow-cooked, fall apart braised beef stewed in a rich red wine and tomato sauce infused with warming mulling spices, fresh citrus, a bouquet of herbs and served over potato gnocchi with lots of fresh parmesan and parsley. This one pot meal is super comforting, bursting with holiday flavours and feeds many.
This simple Gorgonzola Pasta with Toasted Breadcrumbs screams cold weather comfort food. Made from a block of gorgonzola simmered into cream with shallots and garlic until it becomes this rich velvety cream sauce tossed with a handful of fresh spinach and a hint of cinnamon. Finish each bowl with toasted breadcrumbs seasoned with lots of fresh sage for the perfect crunchy topping.
Roasted Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese makes for a creamy fall inspired dinner. Made with fresh herbs and blended with crème fraiche, chicken bouillon and a splash of cream that’s simmered until silky and smooth. Stirred with a blend of melted cheeses for that delicious gooey and creamy comfort feel and finished in the oven until bubbly. Topped with some fresh fried sage to give it that extra fall flare.
Chorizo Bolognese White Lasagna. Packed with great flavours, this lasagna has a savoury and spicy chorizo Bolognese sauce with hints of cinnamon, spice, herbs and Italian tomatoes with layers of pasta noodles and a rich white béchamel served topped with a generous amount of parmesan cheese for some extra comforting taste that everyone will love. This is a great make ahead dinner to serve the family or double in size for large gatherings.
This simple One Pot Taco Pasta is the perfect family-friendly dinner. Its super quick, easy, cheesy and comforting all at once. Seasoned with taco spices, the ground beef gets tossed with green chilies, crushed tomatoes and beef broth to form a sauce that cooks the pasta shells all in the same pot then tossed together with plenty of shredded cheddar cheese and finished with fresh herbs.
Creamy Chicken Parmesan Fiorentina made with a rich tomato, spinach, and white wine infused sauce served topped with lightly breaded parmesan chicken that’s pan-fried until golden and crispy and finished with melted mozzarella cheese. All made in one-pot, this pasta dish is perfect for a weeknight meal.
This Flaming Hot Summer Mac N Cheese is fully inspired by fresh summer ingredients to add a bit of warmth to these cold winter days. Made in one-pot, this creamy mac is made up from a trio of cheese blends such as white and orange cheddar cheese and gouda, its fill with fresh corn cut from the cobb and served piled high with fresh pico de gallo, a drizzle in chipotle aioli and finished with crushed flaming hot cheetos.
Easy Greek Tortellini Pasta Salad loaded with cheese stuffed tortellinis, tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, greek olives, bell pepper and salty crumbled feta tossed together in an herb infused sun-dried tomato vinaigrette to create a fresh summer salad that’s perfect for a grab and go lunch or bring to parties. This salad is quick and simple and comes together in no time.
One Pot Hatch Mac and Cheese that’s ready in just over 30 minutes. It’s made with a blend of creamy melted cheeses like cheddar, Monterey jack, and gruyere, packed with fresh oregano and lemon thyme from the garden and finished with a sweet and spicy charred Hatch chili green sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner that’s cheesy, a touch spicy, comforting and boasting with fresh ingredients that everyone will enjoy.
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