Tag: Cream

Creamy Rose Parma Pasta

Creamy Rose Parma Pasta

Located in the Emilia-Romagna region of north central Italy, Parma is the birthplace of prosciutto. This sauce highlights the flavours of the highest quality Prosciutto di Parma DOP made with only two ingredients. Specially bred Italian pigs and salt, which takes a minimum of a 

Whipped Feta with Roasted Tomatoes

Whipped Feta with Roasted Tomatoes

This is a perfect appetizer in any season. The flavour of the tomatoes improves with roasting and do take the time to press the Feta or the spread will be too briny.

Pork Chops and Granny Smith Apples

Pork Chops and Granny Smith Apples

Pork and apples are an iconic culinary combination that has been written about for centuries. Pigs grazed in the apple orchards, and throughout history, they have been served together in some form. This is a fall must and a warm meal for a cozy winter 

Pasta alla Valdostana

Pasta alla Valdostana

If you want a change from the ham bun leftovers, do try this creamy recipe from the Northern Italian Aosta Valley; nestled just below Mont Blanc near France and Switzerland. Cheese from “Valle d’Aosta” is also known as Fontina. Fontina is a DOP cheese is 

Moules Mariniere and Cream

Moules Mariniere and Cream

This very quintessential French dish of mussels, wine and cream is perfect served with crusty grilled banquette. Serves 2 as an entrée and 4 as an appetizer!  France claims the wine and cream version, Belgium serves Moules Frites (with French Fries), Spain serves mussels in Paella, 

Fettuccine Alfredo

Fettuccine Alfredo

Created in 1892, by Alfredo di Lelio, a Roman Chef; Alfredo Sauce consisted of only Parmesan, butter and pasta.  Later came the addition of cream.

Hash Brown Bake

Hash Brown Bake

This Hash Brown Bake is surprisingly light, flavorful and Gluten Free!  It’s a really easy dish for a group brunch, or a light meal with a side salad.

Creamy Saffron Pasta

Creamy Saffron Pasta

Saffron is one of the most precious and expensive spices in the world.  You know its subtle flavour when you taste it.  Letting saffron bloom in warm liquid before adding it to any dish brings out the color and aroma.

Scallop and Brie Pasta

Scallop and Brie Pasta

This is creamy and delicious served with a salad and crisp white wine.  We like the smaller Bay Scallops that generally take 4 – 5 minutes to cook total.  Bay Scallops are generally sweeter and more tender than the larger Sea Scallops.  They work perfectly in seafood casserole