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Cheese Stuffed Pasta Shells with Winter Vegetables

Okay. It’s no surprise I love making pasta. Fresh pasta. From scratch. But let’s be real, even the most skilled pasta maker likes something comforting, quickly. A Pasta dish I can make ahead of time (if needed) and just throw in the oven… A comfort meal I can load with delicious winter vegetables so I…

Southwestern White Chicken Chili

I’m not sure what I love the most about chili. The endless varieties, the hearty texture, or that it takes less effort than pouring yourself a glass a wine (okay, maybe not that easy but you get the point). Either way, chili is certainly a fall dish. It’s a reminder of football season beginning…

Jalapeno Corn Gnocchi with Crispy Panchetta

Doesn’t that look delicious?! Colourful, flavorful and a perfect fusion of my two favorite cuisines: Mexican and Italian. What a weird combo right? One of the more frequent questions asked whenever I do an interview: “What is your favorite type of cuisine to cook?” My answer always sounds strange as I reply, “Mexican and…