Pasta Dishes

Chicken Tortellini in Spicy Blush Puttanesca Sauce. So quick & easy! Use this sauce on practically any pasta for a delicious 30 minute meals any time.

The busy work and school week, combined with extensive chauffeur duties to our kid’s activities, leaves us with a tight schedule to fit an evening meal on many occasions. One solution is to have a quick meal in the fridge that is on the table in a couple of minutes. These Curry Radicchio Chicken Salad …

This is a simple but versatile recipe for a tasty side dish. We serve this one hot or as pictured here, as a cold pasta salad. It’s a great pot luck or picnic dish as well. 1 pound package of dry spaghetti½ cup extra virgin olive oil¾ cup freshly grated parmesan cheeseJuice of 3 lemonsZest …

This definitely is my very favorite pasta dish! It combines so many of my favorite flavours and ingredients. Scallops are my favorite seafood and this roasted fennel and tomato sauce is a perfect accompaniment to the scallop, ricotta and bacon flavours. This is a great recipe for any special occasion dinner. I sometimes prepare the …

I make large batches of this sauce and freeze it in pint sized containers for quick and easy workday dinners. Add some sausage or boneless chicken breasts and dinner is ready in about 20 minutes. 1/2 head fennel sliced 2 tbsp olive oil salt and pepper to season In a large baking pan toss the …

Serves 6 1 pound package of fresh cheese stuffed agnolotti or ravioli Cook pasta in boiling salted water as directed. In a large sauté pan combine 3 tbsp butter3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Add3 cloves minced garlic Cook for an additional minute. Add to the pan 1 large chopped red pepper1 large chopped red …

I’m a big advocate of breakfast or brunch dishes for supper, especially during a busy work week. This frittata is a great suggestion for a very flavourful, quick and easy weekday supper or weekend brunch idea. Serves 4-6 Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet. Add and cook until softened: 1 clove minced …

Spinach Orzo  Primavera – a quick, healthy side dish is as simple as tossing some sautéed vegetables with some cooked orzo. A side in no time. Sometimes a quick side dish is as simple as tossing some sauteed vegetables with some cooked orzo like in this super east Spinach Orzo Primavera. You can use practically any …

A very, very simple, wholesome and kid friendly soup. Make extra and freeze it in small plastic containers for a quick lunch later. Serves 6 3 large boneless chicken breasts3 tbsp olive oil8 cups chicken stock2 cloves garlic minced2 tablespoons dried summer savourySalt and pepper to season3 carrots, sliced1 cup fresh or grilled corn, cut …

Serves 4 (Recipe for Lemon Pasta Primavera follows.)4 large chicken breasts2 tablespoons olive oilZest and juice of one small lemon1/3 cup white wine½ cup chicken stockSalt and pepper to season2 tablespoons capers (optional)2 tablespoons butter1 small shallot minced1 clove garlic mincedEgg wash (2 egg + 2 tablespoons water beaten together)Canola oil for fryingFor the chicken …