Broccoli and Zucchini Pasta

Broccoli and Zucchini Pasta

This is a variation on Cheesy Broccoli-Zucchini Pasta from Marley Spoon. My version was adjusted for what I had on hand and I added a bit of extra luxury by putting some Mascarpone cheese into the sauce. Next time I think I’ll add some chili 

Beef Bourguignon in the Slow Cooker

Beef Bourguignon in the Slow Cooker

This Beef Bourguignon is a mishmash of recipes I looked at on the web including great options from Dinnerthendessert, Therecipecritic, and Sommelierschoiceawards (because I was using a Cab Sav). It’s a cold and rainy New Year’s Eve and I thought having something simmering in the 

Christmas Morning Breakfast Casserole (T’was the night before Christmas)

Christmas Morning Breakfast Casserole (T’was the night before Christmas)

T’was the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring…actually, not true. Me, I was stirring…eggs for this recipe. I have made Best of Bridge’s Christmas Morning “Wife” Saver in the past and am all for not having to cook 

Crock Pot Black Eyed Peas with Smoked Ham Hocks

Crock Pot Black Eyed Peas with Smoked Ham Hocks

If you’ve ever been lucky enough to taste real soul food you know that black eyed peas and smoked pork are amazing. I decided to try out a crock pot black eyed peas version to go with the Jambalaya I made the other day. There 

Rutabaga and Carrot Mash

Rutabaga and Carrot Mash

This past week my Organivores box contained some lovely carrots and a couple of rutabagas. Rutabaga (also know as swede) is not to be confused with turnips that are much stronger in taste. Although, there is no reason you couldn’t use turnip in this recipe 

Vegetarian Lasagne with Zucchini and Kale (aka La, La, La, Lasagne)

Vegetarian Lasagne with Zucchini and Kale (aka La, La, La, Lasagne)

With or without meat, lasagne is a healthy and filling meal. Add in layers of vegetables and it packs a tasty and nutritious punch. Ingredients: 2 medium zucchini (halved and cut in 1/4″ slices) 6 sheets of Duso’s fresh lasagne pasta noodles (or lasagna noodles 

Auntie Kaija’s Wild Rice Casserole

Auntie Kaija’s Wild Rice Casserole

My family is from Timmins, Ontario. Wild rice (really a grass but, like rice, also gluten free)  is readily available in the north (or was) and my Mom’s sister, my Auntie Kaija, would always make this dish at holiday time (among other treats…stay tuned). However,