Pasta and Rice

You don’t have to be Italian to love pasta! Pasta is pure comfort food. And rice can be too – especially our risotto recipes.

We amp up many of the pasta and recipes with baby spinach or lots of veggies for added color and nutrition.

We love bold colors, easy to make and delicious of course. And we love to offer variations and substitutes so you can make recipes with what your have on hand, .

Easy Vegetarian Pasta Recipe (for all seasons)

This is one of my favorite non-meat meals. It’s a light, healthy, zesty, easy vegetarian pasta recipe – and perfect for any season. This is…

Chicken Lemon Orzo Soup Thai-Style

No question that Chicken Lemon Orzo Soup is pure delicious comfort food in 30 minutes. We’ve added a Thai-style twist – a splash of coconut…

Old Fashioned Italian Meatballs

I bake and freeze these tender, moist old fashioned Italian meatballs to have on hand for quick meals of spaghetti, subs or wedding soup. Admittedly,…

Spaghetti Squash Recipe With Roasted Vegetables

A spaghetti squash recipe with roasted vegetables is all about healthy, low calorie and satisfying. The shortcuts below will get this veggie comfort food on…

Stuffed Pasta Shells With Spinach

You’ll love the four cheeses, basil and hint of nutmeg in these delicious vegetarian stuffed pasta shells with spinach, smothered in Marinara sauce. My friend…

Asian Inspired Mac ‘N’ Cheese

I love the fusion of cultures in Toronto that spills onto the plate. Our Asian-Inspired Mac ‘N’ Cheese is a twist on the tried-and-true favorite,…

Rice a Roni Homemade (with lemon and dill)

Homemade Rice-a-Roni has that great texture combination of rice and pasta, delicious lemon-dill flavors and a trip down memory lane. It’s a versatile, delicious side…