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Pasta with Prosciutto di Parma and Basil

Pasta with Prosciutto di Parma and Basil

Prosciutto di Parma stands out from any other prosciutto. Made under strict Italian quality controls, it does make a difference when draped across fresh pasta tossed with Parmesan. Make this for 1 person or a crowd……it’s really easy and quick. Buy fresh pasta if you…

Tomato and Cannellini Bean Salad

Tomato and Cannellini Bean Salad

The tomatoes shine in this salad so buy any good quality, fairly ripe tomatoes when they are at their peak. The salad is perfect with grilled white fish or meat of your choice. We like it served with a barbecued burger. Cannellini beans are creamy…

Pizza – Gluten and Gluten Free

Pizza – Gluten and Gluten Free

Pizza crust is so easy to make and carb count. Use Tipo “00” pizza flour; which is very finely ground and flavourful. Caputo brand is our favourite, Gluten and Gluten Free. Bread flour will give a New York style crispier crust; All Purpose flour will…

Baked Farfalle

Baked Farfalle

Farfalle, beautiful little bow ties or butterfly pasta add some fun to dinner. Best suited to cream or tomato sauces, farfalle has been around for centuries. Easy to substitute Gluten Free pasta, simply cook until just el dente.

Baked Ravioli

Baked Ravioli

This dish comes together in a skillet, starting with frozen ravioli so it’s a really easy weeknight meal all in one. Cook and serve in the same pan! Frozen Gluten Free ravioli does exist, when you find it, buy and save it!

Pizza Dip

Pizza Dip

Pizza flavours without the crust. Gluten Free and served with tortilla chips. Use a milder sausage if you prefer, hot Italian kicks up the spice for sure! Right out of the oven it is gooey goodness, the next day, sliced and warmed up, it looks…

Caprese Bruschetta

Caprese Bruschetta

This appetizer is a must when everything summer is at its best! Fresh basil and sweet tomatoes top melted bocconcini.

Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Roasted Red Peppers, Fresh Mozzarella and Basil

Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Roasted Red Peppers, Fresh Mozzarella and Basil

The Flavours of Italy baked with chicken. This weeknight meal is easy and delicious. Add asparagus to the pan while the chicken broils at the end and dinner is served!

Corn, Cucumber, and Herb Salad

Corn, Cucumber, and Herb Salad

Corn on the cob is as strongly linked to summer as splash pools and sprinklers, and it is so much better when you can get it locally! Here in Calgary, our local corn comes from Taber. It is picked, then shipped to Calgary at 2am…

Bruschetta

Bruschetta

Every family and region in Italy have their own best version of Bruschetta. Most familiar to us contains, tomatoes, onion, basil and garlic. Some areas in Italy serve only with olive oil and garlic, while others serve with cured meats. This recipe has evolved over…