Author: Ellen

Flavourful Pasta al Pomodoro

Such a flavourful recipe. Hard to believe it takes so little hands on time. Other than allowing the sauce to simmer for close to an hour, you only need about 10 minutes (or less) of active cooking. One of our favourite dishes!

Japanese Cake Roll

This recipe has a lot of steps but by no means is difficult. Once you remember the process, this cake is easy and quick to make and it’s so easy to change up and make different variations (matcha, lemon, strawberry, raspberry, etc.) To my surprise, this is my husband’s favourite […]

Strawberry Pretzel Dessert

I don’t fully understand why this dessert is called “Strawberry Pretzel Salad.” I don’t really look at it as a salad! Very pleasing dessert. Total crowd pleaser. This recipe has just a hint of pretzels on the bottom. Some might say not enough. I used to think it wasn’t enough. […]

Pasta alla Genovese

And just like that this dish became a family staple. Not only is it elevated and worthy of a date night, it’s also exceptionally kid friendly!