Italian Inspired Dishes

Cod Puttanesca. Pan fried pieces of cod get served on a bed of fettuccine with a quick cooked garlic and tomato sauce. A delicious weekday meal in about 30 minutes.

Grilled Chicken Spaghetti Margherita. A great pasta dinner with classic Italian flavours that makes use of a BBQ grill during the summer months or just pan sear the chicken to enjoy this meal at any time of year.

French Focaccia Bread is what happened when I had leftover French bread dough and starting experimenting. The result was a deliciously tasty, crispy, chewy satisfying bread!

Tomato Fennel Braised Chicken Thighs. This deeply flavoured chicken recipe, slow cooks for a couple of hours but takes just minutes to prepare. It’s a perfect family comfort food meal.

Top Tips for Perfect Carbonara. Four ingredients, 20 minutes and five helpful tips are all you need to master this iconic pasta dish. Quick, easy and deliciously satisfying every time! 

Thin Crust Pulled Pork Pizza. A tasty thin crust version that uses leftover pulled pork and a quick cooking fresh pizza sauce. Amazingly delicious.

Cajun Scallops Puttanesca. These are a few of my favourite things. A spicy fusion of Italian and Louisiana cuisines.

Marinara Meatloaf with Provolone. A delicious Italian twist on a classic meatloaf. The panini sandwiches made with the leftovers may be even better

VIDEO RECIPE: Tarragon Lime Shrimp Scampi Our latest video collaboration with CBC Newfoundland and Labrador is one of the quickest and easiest recipes you will find on Rock Recipes. With a minimum of preparation and organization of your ingredients beforehand, this delicious shrimp and pasta dish can be on the dinner table in 15 to …

Tomato Avocado Feta Crostini. A simple, light fresh and delicious appetizer course, hors d’oeuvre, or even a light lunch.