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Green Pastina

12/11/2025

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After how delicious my original version came out, I started jotting down a variety of different versions of this same soup. My mind really started going here. So many different combinations of flavours, colours, and vegetables to play around with. We're starting things off with my Green Pastina!

Following the same idea, it starts off with some garlic, lots of spice, and butter / EVOO. Then, supporting veg cooked down until tender, followed by zucchini and wine. Some water brought to a boil, fresh parsley, and broccoli, simmered until tender and finished with loads of green spinach. After blending the veggies and returnign the green mix back into the pot, I boiled the Acini noodles directly in the soup until thick and finished with grana padano and lemon.

You get this rich and creamy situation, this gorgeous colour, and notes of broccoli and grana padano in every bite. So nutritious and delicious you guys. Head to the RECIPES page.
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Christmas for Foodies

12/10/2025

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Christmas is quickly approaching y'all and Wayfair is having their 5 days of deals sale that you don't want to miss. Shopping for a foodie friend? Head to the KITCHEN, VEGGIES & HEALTH page where I've linked some incredible deals for the foodie in your life. Alternately, gifts for yourself also lol

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Garlic Bread Meatball Provolone Melts

12/9/2025

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I literally went to the grocery store and hooped I'd find something to inspire me lol. I ended up spotting a loaf of garlic bread and thought huh, why not another yummy meatball sub, but on garlic bread?

I made a batch of Beyond Meat meatballs and fried those off until golden and crisp. In the meantime, I started baking a prepared garlic bread and pulled it out a few mins early. Some pesto, the meatballs, some spicy provolone, and strips of roasted red peppers. Back into the oven until melty and groegous.

It doesn't get easier y'all! Head to the RECIPES page <3

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Pastina-Spiration

12/7/2025

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Pastina-Spiration y'all! Although I've never had a traditional bowl, I've scanned multiple recipes to get the right idea and what I'll say is, everyone does theirs a bit different. Some with eggs, some with turmeric, but in the end, what matters is that there's little tiny pastas cooked in the soup base.

I couldn't find pastina noodles so I went with Acini Di Pepe instead. Super tiny, round little noodles. After cooking down loads of onion, leek, pepper, carrot, and celery, I blended the veggies and returned them to the pot. Once boiling again, I simply cooked the noodles in the vegetable soup until al dente with a nice and thick soup that's absolutely delicious.

Silky on the tongue, so much vegetable flavour, and just the right amount of kick. This soup is total winter vibes so get on over to the RECIPES page and make this ASAP. You won't regret it.

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Crispy Chik'n Bolognese Sammies

12/4/2025

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I don't remember the exact night, but a couple weeks ago I was scrolling through Youtube vids and stumbled across the most delicious looking sandwich. It was like, a chicken parm sitch with Bolognese, and let me tell you, my mind was blown. Why didn't I ever think to do Bolognese? I knew I had to recreate that one.

I started with my fave Beyond Meat Sausage Bolognese and baked off some crispy chik'n filets from Gardein. While that finished, I grilled off some gorgeous kaiser rolls and gave them a raw garlic rub down and some finely shredded grana padano. A slather of pesto, some melty mozzarella, crispy chik'n, and rich, flavourful Bolognese sauce.

My gosh, this was one of the best sammies I've ever eaten and I am NOT exaggerating! Get on over to the RECIPES page.

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Beyond Meat Sausage Bolognese

12/1/2025

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A good sauce recipe is one you want to hold on to. I've played around with my Ragu / Bolognese sauces many times, but this Beyond Meat Sausage version is easily one of my faves. So much flavour from those spicy sausages, it's truly a delicious sauce.

The most important part of my Bolognese recipe is cooking it down enough. A sauce that is rushed is one that is devoid of any real richness which in my opinion, comes from the reduction from cooking for a long time.

My Bolognese features veggies, herbs, good Sauvignon Blanc, broth, milk, and almost two hours of cook time. It's a fab recipe you guys and I used it for pasta, as well as a Crispy Chik'n Bolognese sandwich I'll be sharing with y'all very soon. Head to the RECIPES page.

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Creamy Boursin, Potato & Leek Soup

11/30/2025

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Would you guys believe this was my first time trying Boursin cheese? Isn't that ridiculous? I just think I never really gave it a second thought, not so much that I didn't want to try it. I actually snatched some specifically for this soup idea and it really provided a creamy tang to the soup that was just delish.

This soup really couldn't be easier and focuses on those gorgeous taters as the star of the show. Super simple broth, some buttery, silky leeks, supporting veg, and about half an hour to cook. Finished with cream and the shallot & garlic Boursin for that rich, tangy, cheesy vibe at the end. So lush.

I also baked off some kaiser croutons which I also linked in the recipe along with Wayfair Canada necessities for this one. Don't miss out on up to 80% off a variety of essentials for the kitchen & every room of the house. Head to the RECIPES page.
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Spinach & Feta Baguette Boat

11/26/2025

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​After testing out my Breakfast Baguette Boat recipe a while back, I knew I wanted to make it again with a different combo of fillings. This time, i went with a spinach and feta version which was so delish you guys, and couldn't be easier.

I hollowed out a standard, store-bought baguette and got it on a baking sheet. Then, it's as simple as whisking together some eggs, cream, veg, mozz, spinach & feta, and pouring / pressing that inside the baguette.

Once stuffed, we bake for 30 minutes until set and that's that. I cut it into 4 pieces and gobbled them right up, saving two for work meals. Such an easy recipe and one that can be adapted in so many different ways depending on what's in your fridge. Head to the RECIPES page.

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Skillet Shep's Pie with Broccoli Cheddar Mash

11/24/2025

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Y'all, this one is a winner. I was really craving a hearty shep's pie, so I decided to whip up a skillet version and topped it with my broccoli cheddar mash recipe. My gosh, so comforting, so cozy, so flavourful, so delish.

Once I had the shep's pie filling ready, I whipped up my mashed taters. I love this mashed tater recipe. You get little pops of cheddar and gorgeous broccoli in every bite. So yum. I slathered the mash on top of the skillet and baked until bubbly and golden.

I just used packaged gravy for this one. Once that was rich and thick, I smothered my serving in gravy and tucked in. So cozy and so freaking delicious. It was even better the next day as leftovers. Make this. Trust Me. Head to the RECIPES page.
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Banana Crumble Muffins

11/21/2025

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After doing some baking for Food Social's Fall baking Event, I realized I kind of enjoyed doing it. Will I ever be a "baker"? Probably not, but it inspired me to want to create some new goodies which I thought was super fun.

These muffins are a bit of a riff on my recent Ma's Maple Pecan banana Bread recipe. I followed the recipe fairly similarly with just a few tweaks. Once the batter was ready, into muffin tins it went. I made a crumb topping with some flour, butter, sweeteners, cinnamon, and pecans, and topped each muffin with that.

They baked for less than 15 minutes and were so fragrant and golden. The crumb topping had a nice crunch and sweetness which was so lovely to crack into when taking a bite. These muffins are addictively good and so easy to make, trust me, I did it lol Head to the RECIPES page.

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