This staple of Italian cuisine is the equivalent of a warm hug on a cold day. It’s hearty and comforting. If you don’t have any parmesan rind make sure to add plenty of shredded parmesan once the soup is done. SERVING SIZE Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp of olive oil 2 cups of chopped onions … More Pasta E Fagioli
I amped up the spices quantities on this Josee DiStasio recipe because I prefer my dhal on the spicier side so feel free to scale it back if you aren’t into spicy food. The braised chards add a nice bitter touch, I highly recommend you don’t skip this garnish. SERVING SIZE Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 2 … More Dhal with Braised Chards
This Josee DiStasio recipe combines the depth and richness of porcini mushrooms to the brightness of tomatoes. The mix is intricate and chickpeas add welcomed texture. SERVING SIZE Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 25 g of dried porcini mushrooms 1 cup of boiling water 3 tbsp of olive oil 1 cup of chopped onions 1 cup of … More Tomatoes, Chickpeas and Porcinis Soup
This soup is a meal in itself. I love the use of barley as opposed to pasta as it does not soak up too much liquid and remains firm to the bite. Making the broth requires a bit more time but is so worth it. SERVING SIZE Serves 8 INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup of pearl barley … More Chicken Soup with Barley, Butternut Squash and Leeks
Being spontaneous is fun but being planful is what I enjoy the most. Next week is Thanksgiving and I am taking the week off. We will travel locally to the Wine Country so there will be plenty of amazing food and wine and then a big Thanksgiving meal on Thursday! I thought I would set … More Meal Plan for November Week 3
In this recipe, chef Emma Cardarelli from Montreal revisits the iconic Italian Wedding Soup and elevates it to a meal of its own. The celery root adds a wonderful depth to the broth and the meatballs are soft and airy. From Josee Di Stasio cookbook A la Soupe. INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs 1 cup … More Emma’s Meal Soup by Josee Di Stasio
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