• Winter don't go!... at least not until I get my fill of Beer Cheese Macaroni Cheese. Wait, scratch that time stands still for good food, right!? Mac and cheese meets October's favourite beer cheese dip in this addictive crossover casserole that is a huge crowd pleaser! #beercheesemac #beercheesesauce #macandcheeserecipe #thebestmacandcheese

    Pretzel-Crusted Beer Cheese Macaroni and Cheese

    October may have been months ago, but I figure time stands still for good food, right? While this Pretzel-Crusted Beer Cheese Macaroni and Cheese sounds like a total Octoberfest dish (did this even happen last year *sigh), it's absolutely appropriate any time of the year! I've been known to make Hot Beer Cheese Dip in the middle of August, in the hot, humid south because...well cheese + beer + dip, it's kind of self-explanatory!

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  • Polonaise Soup (Tomato Soup with Cheddar and Pasta)

    I set out this weekend to make two recipes for the blog, this Polonaise Soup (Tomato Soup with Cheddar and Pasta), was neither of them, but after one bite I knew this was the one I HAD to share right away! It's all comfort and childhood memories rolled into one! Grab your favourite spot on the couch, curl up with a warm blanket and soak up all the winter vibes.

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  • Pizza is LOVE! What's your favourite toppings? Did you know, when you're running short on time and don't have a crust at the ready, you can flip your favourite toppings into a tasty main dish. Supreme Pizza Pasta Casserole is our latest version. This one is picky eater and adult approved!

    Supreme Pizza Pasta Casserole

    There is nothing better or easier than a quick casserole that you can toss together in a matter of minutes. One of our favourite meals is pizza, always pizza, so it only seems natural to turn pizza into a casserole. Supreme Pizza Pasta Casserole combines all your favourite pizza toppings with delicious rotini pasta. An easy weeknight dish that leaves the whole family begging for more.

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  • Pantry surfing at its best! Hands up if you've been playing your own version of chopped with the foods you find in your cupboards! We've got a new favourite Simple Pantry Marinara Sauce that's made with a couple of staples and it's delicious! We've made it twice in the last two weeks! Super easy, loved by all, a must try!

    Simple Pantry Marinara Sauce

    With the world situation the way it is, I think it's safe to assume most of us are playing our own version of chopped, with what we happen to have stashed away in our cupboards! I'm happy to report, we've got a new favourite pasta sauce that uses mostly pantry ingredients, takes little time and effort and is delicious. Simple Pantry Marinara Sauce will become a repeat on your weekly meal plan, well beyond this new normal we're all facing.

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  • Who's ready for summer? One bite of this easy Greek Pasta Salad and you'll feel like you just stepped onto your patio on a warm summer evening. Greek veggies, bowtie pasta, feta and a flavour-packed salad dressing all marry together into the perfect side dish that screams barbecues and sunny afternoons. Ready to skip ahead to summer? Mix up a big bowl of this tasty recipe and you'll be pulling out your flip flops and sunscreen!

    Greek Pasta Salad

    I found this recipe for Greek Pasta Salad in a stack of old recipes I was gifted from my Grandma. When my grandmother moved into an assisted living home, my aunt, my uncle and my dad were tasked with selling her house. We were each asked if there was anything we'd like from grandma's home as a keepsake. I knew immediately, what my heart was set on. It was her handwritten recipe cards. And it is a gift I will forever treasure.

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  • Restaurant-worthy and $0 delivery fee! Serve this giant bowl of comfort and watch your family and friends swoon over this Restaurant Style Fettuccini Jambalaya you can make right in your own kitchen. It's spicy, filling and downright delicious.

    Restaurant Style Fettuccine Jambalaya (BP copycat)

    Have you ever had a dish at a restaurant that ends it for all other dishes? Jambalaya at Boston Pizza, a Canadian restaurant, did it for me. Before I tried their jambalaya, I would usually choose one of their pizzas or I'd make a meal out of one of their fun appetizers, but then I gave the jambalaya a try and I was done for. I have never eaten another dish there since. Being in the south, I have no BP to head to when my spicy noodle cravings hit, so I came up with my own version of Restaurant Style Fettuccine…

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  • Party Pasta (Lazy Lasagna) is an easy take on the traditional lasagna but extra easy. Made with egg noodles and a basic sauce layered with cheese and sour cream for a bit of a twist. This main dish full of lasagna flavours will have everyone coming back for seconds. It always does in our house!

    Party Pasta (Lazy Lasagna)

    Winter months are for casseroles. Cheesy, hearty, pasta-filled casseroles. Sure, it's a new year so we all are trying to eat healthier but everything in moderation, right?! Besides this Party Pasta (Lazy Lasagna) hits all four food groups and doesn't that make it a well-rounded meal, I think so!

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  • Curry Chicken and Broccoli Stuffed shells is a delicious, easy weeknight twist on the classic casserole. Chicken and broccoli get mixed with a mild curry sauce stuffed into pasta and covered in melted cheese. This creates a dish that's homey and comforting and loved by all.

    Curry Chicken and Broccoli Stuffed Shells

    Curry Chicken and Broccoli Stuffed Shells is the perfect weeknight meal for your family. It's such a classic recipe. You've probably tried a version of this dish before. It was likely called Chicken Divan, or maybe Broccoli Chicken Curry Casserole or some variation of that and served over rice. With this version, however, I've upped the comfort factor and stuffed all this curry goodness right inside a pasta shell.

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  • A simple Lemon Garlic Pasta that comes together about as fast as it takes to boil the spaghetti! Don't be fooled by how easy this recipe is, the flavour is beyond indulgent and will impress even the toughest critic. Garlic, lemon and parmesan meld together in a perfect sauce to pair with hot spaghetti, spinach and roasted almonds. A perfect weeknight side dish or a meatless Monday meal!

    Lemon Garlic Pasta with Parmesan

    This pasta is perfection! With just a few simple ingredients regular ol' spaghetti transforms into heaven on a plate. Seriously, it's to die for! Yes, I know that sounds a little over the top, but give this a try and tell me I'm wrong. I bet you won't. It's an easy side dish, lunch dish, main dish. Heck, I'd eat this Lemon Garlic Pasta with Parmesan for breakfast, if there was ever any leftovers, it's a real problem. If you like leftover pasta, and really who doesn't, go ahead and double the recipe now.

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