Category: Pasta and Rice

Baked Shells with Spinach and Prosciutto

Baked Shells with Spinach and Prosciutto

This is a fantastic addition to a buffet or pot luck. The filling and Vodka Sauce are Gluten free, but we have been unsuccessful finding large GF pasta shells locally.  Amazon does sell “Tinkyada GF” large shells, with nearly the same CHO.Our local Italian Market…

Risotto Alla Milanese

Risotto Alla Milanese

  This is one of our oldest and favorite risotto recipes. Risotto is creamy and rich compared to other types of cooked rice and is the most common rice in Italy. Risotto is cooked slowly and gently, stirred with a spatula compared to the leave…

Chicken Baked with Salsa

Chicken Baked with Salsa

  This recipe has been adapted from two friends, Sue and Joanne. Great for a quick, easy Mexican style weekday meal! It’s low carb and very flavorful. Serve with rice and our personal favorite; Green Giant Peaches and Cream corn, if fresh is out of…

Thai Curry Shrimp Soup

Thai Curry Shrimp Soup

Unsweetened Coconut Milk and some Red Thai Curry Paste come together with shrimp to form the basis of this delicious Thai Curry Shrimp Soup. It is one of our “go to” entertaining soups!   For the most part, we tend to make dishes fairly mild,…

Chicken Parmesan

Chicken Parmesan

Decades ago, when diagnosed with Celiac’s, there were very few bread options. So, we changed a family favorite and left the bread crumbs off the chicken. It became the new normal and again a family favorite, saving calories and carbs! We have calculated the CHO…

Bolognese Sauce

Bolognese Sauce

Bolognese is a meat sauce from the Bologna Region in Italy, with the addition of milk or cream.  Hence, it does not have the more distinct and acidic flavours or a regular Spaghetti Sauce.  It is milder and sweeter. As with every recipe over time;…

Clam Linguine

Clam Linguine

  Although very different from Italian Style Clam Linguine, this version, adapted from Best of Bridge is more North American with the addition of cream and lack of shells. It’s a quick weeknight meal if you like clams! Or you happen to cheer for the…

Marinara and Meatballs

Marinara and Meatballs

  Marinara is generally thought to be a sauce made with tomatoes, garlic, olive oil and herbs. There are as many “best” marinara sauces as cooks. This recipe is simple and can be used as a base to build on, however, it is really good…

Creamy Lemon Pasta

Creamy Lemon Pasta

 The only carbs are in the pasta if you skip the pine nuts! This is really easy and perfect with something barbecued, or Saltimbocca.  If making both Gluten and GF pasta this is an easy sauce to split.  Adapted from the New York Times, Cooking

Saffron Rice

Saffron Rice

  This mild rice works really well with so many things. Saffron is found in Paella, Risotto, and pairs beautifully with seafood, poultry, pork and sausage. Saffron comes from the Crocus flower stigmas, which makes it one of the most expensive spices in the world.