One-Pan Baked Gnocci

Time: 1 hour Still haven’t found what you are looking for supper tonight? Look no further – one pan, full hearty meal (or side dish) and healthy! Music Selection: U2 – Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For Ingredients: 1 kg gnocci ½ cup butter 1/3 cup flour ¼ tsp nutmeg ¼ tsp cayenne 1…

Pork, Apple & Sage Stew

Time: 90 minutes This is a super flavorful comfort dish that only takes about 90 minutes in total! It is a dish that is so comforting, it is great to share and let others know you are there for them… Music Selection: Rachel Platten – Stand By You Ingredients: 1 kg pork shoulder, cut into…

Crispy Prosciutto & Pesto Eggs Benedict

Time: 45 minutes Looking for a twist on eggs benedict for brunch? This is a quick and easy way to add a little extra flavour and add a delicious bruschetta to top it off. Music Selection: Olivia Newton John and Andy Gibb – Rest Your Love On Me Ingredients: 3 english muffins, split in halves…

Baba Pearl’s Sauerkraut Soup

Time: 4 hours This is a dish from both my husband’s and my childhoods. We both ate it with pork ribs in the soup, other recipes don’t include but might include mushrooms. This is as close as I could get it to my grandma and my husband’s grandma’s versions which were remarkably similar and definitely…

Beef Rigatoni

Time:  Minimum 1 hour – better if you have 3 or 4 hours This rigatoni is the reason we are able to stay home for year number two of a pandemic! It is comfort food that is soooo tasty, it will keep you warm, comfy and happy to share with loved ones. Music Selection: Calum…

Creamy Mushroom Soup

Time: 1 hour Mushroom soup is so simple to make and delicious, comforting food. You will fall in love (again) with this dish – over and over! Music Selection: Dua Lipa and Elton John – Love Again Ingredients ¼ cup butter Salt/pepper 1 leek, chopped finely 3 Tbsp flour 6 sprigs fresh thyme 2 cloves…

Paella

Time: 1 hour This is a one dish meal, so a great way to make a hearty, healthy meal without a big mess. The flavours are more enhanced with a bit of extra salt, so add/salt pepper throughout the cooking process to get the flavours you desire. Music Selection: Jota Dance Ingredients: 4 ½ cups…

Pueblo Chili Burger (“slopper”)

Time: 2 hours Since I have not been to Pueblo, Colorado where this delicious pub food originates AND not ever having one, I think this may be one of our favorite Friday night pub and beer nights at home! I think we were all surprised how much, we absolutely loved this dish and you can…

Ultimate Fish Pie

Time: 90 minutes Years ago we traveled to Scotland, and to my surprise at a Whisky Bar in Edinburgh, my 12 YO son ordered a smoked haddock dish. It was not only artful, but savoury…. I was a bit surprised he ordered it, but he didn’t leave any in his bowl. Here is our remake…

Quick Swiss Cheese Beer Bread

Time: 75 minutes This is a simple and delicious bread recipe that you will make time and time again…. I paired it with Nora En Pure… both are fabulous! Music Selection: Nora En Pure – Grabunden Ingredients: 4 oz swiss cheese, plus extra for topping (another oz) 3 cup flour 3 Tbsp sugar 3 tsp…