I’ve been seriously slacking with meal planning lately. I seem to go through phases where I’ll plan really well for meals for a while and then I’ll shift to just winging it in order to use up ingredients that are building up in my fridge and pantry. Pizza is a perfect way to use up what…
Category: Italian
Lasagna Soup
It’s such a lovely day today here on the west coast of Canada. The sun is shining, the flowers are beginning to bloom, and the kids are just itching to play outside. (Dare I say it? Ok, here I go…) I think Spring may be here at last! It’s been particularly cold and dreary here up until now, which…
Gnocchi and Chickpea Skillet Dinner
Homemade gnocchi can be a lot of fun to make but it’s also time-consuming, so sometimes I like to just buy the prepackaged kind. It makes a quick and tasty addition to so many meals, like this skillet dinner that I like to make. You can pretty much throw in whatever veggies and meat that…
Ricotta and Spinach Gnocchi Revisted
One of my early posts, Ricotta and Spinach Gnocchi, documents my first attempt at making gnocchi. I had so much fun making it and the whole family liked it, so several more gnocchi attempts followed, like Yam Gnocchi and Leftover Mashed Potato Gnocchi (thankfully my photos have improved a little since then!). Not long ago, I decided it…
Chicken and Vegetable Penne
A tasty and healthy whole wheat penne mixed with vegetables, chicken and bacon, all covered in a tangy pesto vinaigrette. Recipe from Eat, Shrink and Be Merry (Worth Every Penne) 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp basil pesto 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon honey 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 cups uncooked penne pasta 4 slices chopped turkey bacon 3 cups sliced…
Tortellini Soup
Three-cheese tortellini and vegetables in a delicious turkey broth with Italian spices. 2 tsp olive oil1 onion, diced1 green pepper, diced1 clove garlic, crushed1 tsp dried basil1 tsp dried oregano1/2 tsp ground pepper1 14 oz can Italian-style diced tomatoes6 cups turkey (or chicken) stock1 350g pkg of 3-cheese tortellinisalt, to taste Heat oil in a dutch oven or…
Leftover Mashed Potato Gnocchi
If you have leftover mashed potatoes, try making them into delicious potato dumplings known as gnocchi! I’ve tried gnocchi before, but I often find the dough is very sticky and hard to work with, and I inevitably need to use more flour, which can make the gnocchi heavy and chewy. I think maybe the problem was that…
Turkey Lasagna
Here is my favourite lasagna recipe, made with healthy ground turkey and spinach. 2 tsp olive oil10 oz ground turkey or extra-lean ground beef1 onion, chopped1 clove crushed garlic1 14 oz can diced tomatoes1 14 oz can crushed tomatoes1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese1 tsp basil1 tsp oregano1/2 tsp sugar12 no-boil whole wheat lasagna noodles2 cups nonfat…
Minestrone Soup and Cheese Biscuits
My mother’s soup and biscuits have become a favourite in our family. Whenever I make this meal, I’m reminded of home. Minestrone SoupPrintable Recipe 2 tsp olive oil1 onion2 carrots2 stalks of celery2 cloves crushed garlic1 tsp oregano1 tsp basil1/2 tsp salt1/8 tsp ground pepper4 cups water1 vegetable boullion cube1 can crushed tomatoes1 can kidney beans, rinsed…
Flaxseed Pizza Dough
This tasty and healthy pizza dough is ready in no time. Printable Recipe 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 2 tbsp flaxseed meal 2 1/4 tsp of quick-rising yeast 1/2 tsp salt 2/3 cup warm water 2 tsp olive oil 2 tsp honey Combine flours, flax, yeast and salt in a bowl….
Food and Whine 