Tomato

My version of the Best Spaghetti and Meatballs mixes both beef and pork and echoes the flavours of good Italian sausage in the tender, juicy meatballs, while keeping the tomato sauce as simple as possible.

Easy One Pot Low Fat Tomato Chicken Curry. A lower fat alternative to butter chicken with far less calories, but still plenty of delicious spicy flavour. Omit the red curry powder for a mildly spicy curry.

Pizza Lasagna. Pizzanga! A sure crowd pleaser, especially with the kids which combines two of their favourite meals. There are no rules with this recipe, just use your own favourite pizza toppings or what you have on hand.

Roasted Fennel Marinara Chicken Penne. Roasting the fennel brings out more sweetness with a mild anise like flavour that complements the chicken and pasta beautifully in this recipe. Originally published Sept 2008. Fennel is one of my favourite vegetables. I just love the mild anise like flavour it brings to many dishes. It is particularly …

Quick & Easy Chicken Penne Timpano – quickly turn leftover pasta and tomato sauce into a delicious “pasta pie” using frozen puff pastry with this simple, easy recipe.

Chickpea Soup with Green Lentils & Tomato. A healthy and delicious vegetarian soup featuring chickpeas, green lentils, tomato, carrots and onions in a light, herb flavoured broth. Now that our daughter Olivia is home from university in Toronto for the summer, the vegetarian cooking around here is on the upward swing. This Chickpea Soup is …

Low Fat Tomato Tandoori Chicken Curry. This tasty low fat version of tandoori chicken was created as a lower calorie option to butter chicken but with plenty of the spicy flavour punch you love.

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.

Low Fat Taco Salad with Chunky Avocado Tomato Salsa. A lightened version of taco salad, using a crisp baked tortilla bowl, lean seasoned beef and a delicious homemade salsa.

Spanakopita Lasagna. A fusion of Greek and Italian cuisines in a rich, incredibly flavourful lasagna, piled with layers of goat cheese, feta and spinach filling.