Step into the heart of Italian heritage with antipasti, the traditional opening act to any Italian meal. Gather ‘round the table with your friends and family to savour food, clink glasses, and exchange stories—it’ll be a celebration of togetherness as much as the start of a meal.

Ah, asparagus! The high-fashion model of the veggie aisle – tall, slender, and adds a touch of elegance to this easy to make alfredo penne. The easiest way to trim off the woody end of asparagus is to simply snap it off by hand. When you gently bend the asparagus spear near the bottom end it will naturally snap where the woody part ends and the tender part begins.

Life’s too short for boring cheese, so allow me to introduce you to the star of your next cheeseboard! Lemon is the life of the party, with its vibrant and zesty personality, while ricotta plays the smooth, mild-mannered companion that balances out the soirée. Just mix, bake, and serve!

It’s the recipe you’ve seen all over TikTok, and we’re here to tell you: it lives up to the hype. It’s almost hard to believe something so simple can also be so delicious. Make it and see for yourself why this recipe went crazy viral!

Dense brownies are perfect for cutting into shapes using cookie cutters. A simple cookie cutter, like a heart shape, is best for these fudgy brownies. Alternatively, you can cut into squares, triangles, or circles.

Béarnaise sauce is the reason to grill steak. Its buttery creaminess softens the smoky flavour of the BBQ, while the vinegary, tarragon tang accentuates the steak’s flavour. Classic Béarnaise sauce is tricky. This epic blend only needs butter and water, and it’s microwave-ready-to-eat in 5 minutes. Pro tip: prepare sauce while your juicy steak rests!

Our favourite midsummer meat treat, but grand any time of year.

These tender, scone-like cookies are made with cream and studded with sweet strawberries for a portable version of a classic dessert. This recipe would also work beautifully with other favourite berries, such as raspberries, blueberries, even dark, delicious blackberries.

This cheesecake is creamy, sweet & light. A full proof recipe that’s egg free and oven free, with only 5 ingredients! It’s a delightfully refreshing and airy dessert, that will keep you and your kitchen cool this summer. If a whole cake is too much, spoon filling into pre-baked mini tart or phyllo shells and freeze what you don’t need for another day. Switch things up and swap raspberries for your choice of local, in-season berries.