Kid friendly European recipes costing less than $1.5 per serving

Sweet Pumpkin Pie

After I saw all these beautiful things you all made with pumpkin, I thought I should just present also the Greek way we make this vegetable. This is…

Potatoes With Parsley and Garlic - Pommes Parsillade

These are the fantastic potatoes you've probably had in a french bistro...the ones that weren't pommes frites…

Stuffed Portobello mushrooms

Very light and tasty appetizer to be served on it's own or in a mouthwatering combination with Polenta triangles!

Gnudi

These are also referred to as "Naked Ravioli". They are like a Gnocchi made from ricotta cheese and a very small amount of flour. My recipe is…

Pumpkin gnocchi with basil and Parmesan

Wonderful hors d'oeuvre or light dinner.

Tarragon Grilled Chicken Fillets over Salad

This recipe is adapted from one in Steven Raichlen's BBQ USA, which he in turn borrowed from a restaurant in…

macaroni and cheese

A delicious, easy to cook meal.

Grandma Libia's croquetas

Traditional children's fare and a delectable tapa

Aunt Martha's Gingerbread Cookies

Festive Gingerbread Cookies decorated with Royal Icing are always a hit at Christmas. I love this recipe…

Polenta triangles

Another tasty appetizer that can be served alone or together with stuffed mushrooms. The combination is mouthwatering!

Scottish Shortbread

Tried making shortbread for the first time. Tasted more like butter cookies with crumbly texture.

Pasta alla puttanesca

A tangy and somewhat salty popular Italian pasta dish.

Spiced Almond Cookie

Smart cookies are strategic about holiday baking. These Spiced Almond Cookies are a classic holiday favorites and are great for gifting, it’s quick…

Croque Monsieur Panini

Baked perch with herb stuffing

This whole perch stuffed with fresh thyme, dill and parsley has amazing depth of flavour.