Cheesy Chili Mac

Cheesy Chili Mac

This 1 skillet dish is reminiscent of American Goulash, made with tomatoes, ground meat, elbow macaroni and cheese. It is quick comfort food for an easy weeknight meal. We just about always build a bowl, it is easier for Gluten and Gluten Free options.

Spicy Roasted Chicken Salad with Yogurt Dressing

Spicy Roasted Chicken Salad with Yogurt Dressing

When you aren’t quite ready to give up on the fall bunny, but it’s time to warm the house with the oven. Reminiscent of street food, served with pitas or a side of turmeric coloured rice, this chicken dish comes together quickly with bold flavours 

Spinach Salad

Spinach Salad

Spinach Salad likely originated in Persia, or modern-day Iran. There are so many variations of Spinach Salad. Strawberry and Chèvre is a light spring salad, while a heavier winter salad is served with eggs and bacon.

Lasagna

Lasagna

Lasagna with flat pasta and rich tomato sauce made its debut in Ancient Naples and evolved into the dish we love today. Before that, Ancient Greece laid claim to a casserole with layers of pasta.

Pasta with Clams and Fresh Tomatoes

Pasta with Clams and Fresh Tomatoes

A simple pasta and salad are perfect pairs on long smoking hot summer days. Canned clams make for a quick meal that’s the right size for 2 of us. Any pasta will do but we do like the smaller shaped one that gather up the 

Pork Tenderloin with Teriyaki, Honey and Hoisin

Pork Tenderloin with Teriyaki, Honey and Hoisin

Pork Tenderloin is a delicate, very lean filet of pork. It’s best suited for quick cooking or grilling to an internal temperature of 145. Pork tenderloin is tender and juicy if not overcooked.

Italian Meatball Subs

Italian Meatball Subs

Italian American cuisine is given credit for this delicious sandwich around the turn of the century. Great for summer company and groups of all ages. Serve alongside a simple Lucali Salad.

Grilled Chicken Thigh Skewers

Grilled Chicken Thigh Skewers

Simple, fresh ingredients come together quickly for a summer barbecue. Chicken thighs have a higher fat content than breasts and more intense flavour. Boneless and skinless thighs absorb the delicious lemony marinade in no time.

Manhattan Clam Chowder

Manhattan Clam Chowder

The great debate between Manhattan Clam Chowder made with tomatoes and New England Clam Chowder made with cream have their purist fans. We love both! And mostly the clams!

Swedish Meatballs

Swedish Meatballs

Swedish Meatballs are considered a national food, often served with mashed potatoes and lingonberry jam. Shop ahead for the lingonberry jam (Amazon or Ikea). You can replace with Cranberries if you want to serve something sweet with the meatballs.