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Scallop Bacon Ricotta Cannelloni with Roasted Tomato Fennel Sauce

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 …

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Roasted Fennel Marinara Sauce

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 …

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Agnolotti with Lime Cumin Vegetables on a Bed of Baby Spinach

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 …

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Spinach Orzo Primavera – a very versatile side dish.

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 …

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Savoury Chicken Noodle Soup

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 …

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Italian Herb Chicken Piccata with Lemon Pasta Primavera

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 …

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Lemon Pasta Primavera

Serves 4-6 1 pound fresh pasta3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil2 cloves minced garlic1 carrot, julienned½ red pepper, chopped½ small red onion, chopped1 cup green beans or snow peas½ cup pitted kalamata olives, pitted1 roma tomato dicedZest and juice of one lemonSalt and pepper to season¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese½ cup Italian parsley Boil …

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