October 2008 archive

Spaghetti with Sausage and Cilantro Pesto

Who says pesto can only be made with basil and pine nuts? Certainly not me! I have been testing different ways of making pesto – using different types of herbs and nuts to see how the flavors changes. I tried this cilantro (or coriander) pesto a couple nights ago and was pleasantly surprised by the […] Read more…

 

Lime Meltaway Cookies

With Autumn in fall swing, all I want to do is bury myself under a warm blanket with a warm cup of tea. This vision might be very grandmother-y, but that’s always the way I feel when the weather starts to change and the leaves start to turn. Montreal has this wonderful way of welcoming […] Read more…

 

Lemon Risotto with Pea Puree and Mushrooms

There’s just something about risotto. I don’t know if it’s the way you see the strands of rice start binding together gently or if it is its velvety and creamy texture once done, but it gets me every time. In fact, this is one of the meals I find myself making the most because it’s […] Read more…

 

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