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Mixed Italian Panino
This morning I was in the vicinity of The Italian Center shop and decided to stop in and get a few things the pantry needed and while there and sampling some of the cold cuts, which are beautifully...
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Chicken Souvlaki with fresh Greek Salad
The thing about Greek food is its fresh, tasteful and subtle spices. I love the whole Greek experience. The first time I ever stepped foot into a Greek restaurant was when I was in my teens and I was...
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Fish Taco Tuesday
Have you discovered Yummly yet? I was so excited when I did! It is an amazing and super helpful food site where you can discover the world’s recipes and save all your favorite ones from all your...
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Grilled Salmon Burger
The May long weekend has finally arrived with some hesitation because it usually snows or rains, and is a bit cold, a slight reminder of our climate for those of us who live in the north. People...
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Marvelous Mushroom Veggie Burger
I have to admit that after being a true meat eater and always making beef burgers, I have been pleasantly surprised at the experience of having a veggie burger. I remember the first time having one at...
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Eggplant bruschetta bites
Appetizers are one of our favorite courses to have. There are times Nicoletta and I have dinner or lunch consisting of various appetizer dishes, things like hummus, olives, spring or salad rolls,...
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Tomato, zucchini and leek Galette with herb ricotta
In exactly 2 weeks, on september 1st, Loreto and I we will be landing in my home city, Rome! I can’t believe we’re getting so close to the departure! As you can tell I can hardly wait. I am doing the...
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Slow Braised Pork Belly on Rustic Mushed Potatoes
It has been a few years now and there are some cuts of meat that have become very popular, maybe due to the influx of cultural diversity, or maybe just plain curiosity. In Edmonton there have been...
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BLT with Sunny Side Up Egg Breakfast Panino
You could say that I have had my share of breakfast sandwiches in my time, but as of late a lot of cafes have been sprouting up in our beautiful city and the breakfast sandwich is evolving. It was...
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Tuna Salad Sandwich
Some days I just want to make something simple easy no pots or pans recipe, just a bit of prep and within minutes lunch is ready. This is such a day, having survived a busy week, lack of sleep, due to...
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Tomato, zucchini and leek Galette with herb ricotta
In exactly 2 weeks, on september 1st, Loreto and I we will be landing in my home city, Rome! I can’t believe we’re getting so close to the departure! As you can tell I can hardly wait. I am doing the...
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Slow Braised Pork Belly on Rustic Mushed Potatoes
It has been a few years now and there are some cuts of meat that have become very popular, maybe due to the influx of cultural diversity, or maybe just plain curiosity. In Edmonton there have been...
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BLT with Sunny Side Up Egg Breakfast Panino
You could say that I have had my share of breakfast sandwiches in my time, but as of late a lot of cafes have been sprouting up in our beautiful city and the breakfast sandwich is evolving. It was...
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Tuna Salad Sandwich
Some days I just want to make something simple easy no pots or pans recipe, just a bit of prep and within minutes lunch is ready. This is such a day, having survived a busy week, lack of sleep, due to...
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Charbroiled Herb flavored Burger
As a child there were two things I always looked forward to doing. One was running around the neighborhood with a large beach towel on my back, pretending to be a super hero and saving the world from...
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Grilled Eggplant Caprese Salad
Grilled Eggplant Caprese Salad, the perfect recipe as we approach late summer and tomatoes are ripening on the vine. The combination of the sweetness of the tomato, the creaminess of the mozzarella,...
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Spicy Falafel Gyros, Greek Style
Spicy Falafel Gyros, Greek Style, crispy, soft, spicy, rich in flavor. This would describe the experience of these morsels of Mediterranean goodness. This month’s featured country is Greece, part of...
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Aged Goat Cheese Tomato Tart
Aged Goat Cheese Tomato Tart, featuring a beautiful homemade pastry hosting a simple yet tasty filling, made of aged goat cheese, fresh tomatoes on the vine, a sprinkle of herbs and a touch of fleur...
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Stuffed Aubergines Italian Style [V.]
Stuffed Aubergines Italian Style is a vegan and vegetarian side dish packed with flavors. Homegrown aubergines are stuffed with homegrown grape tomatoes, garlic, capers, herbs and stale bread. Then...
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Yellow Curry Coconut Chickpea Stew [V.]
Yellow Curry Coconut Chickpea Stew, inspired by my passion for East Indian cuisine and developed for our friends in Italy. Song of the day: “Anything You Want (You Got It)”, by Roy Orbison. Yellow...
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