A fresh and summery alfredo sauce with parmesan, pureed zucchini, lemon and basil! Alfredo sauce is a pretty popular sauce for pasta and other dishes. Traditionally it’s made with butter and parmesan cheese and a lot of versions contain cream and garlic. I am a huge fan of the original versions and I sometimes like…
Chicken Margherita
Grilled chicken topped with basil pesto (green), mozzarella (white) and tomato (red), inspired by the flavours of Margherita pizza! Tomato, basil and mozzarella are one of my favourite flavour combinations, especially in the summer with fresh field ripened tomatoes and basil! Margherita pizza is based on those flavours, where the colours of the ingredients represent…
50 Late Summer Recipes
50 quick and easy recipes ideas to enjoy some late summer produce including tomatoes, eggplant, squash, corn, grapes, cauliflower, etc. Summer is winding down and there is still plenty of time to enjoy some late summer produce including some of my favourites like tomatoes, eggplant, red peppers, corn, cauliflower, broccoli and green beans. In addition…
Mexican Street Corn Baked Chicken
One-pan baked chicken covered in corn with all of the flavours of Mexican street corn! For busy weeknight meals it’s hard to beat something that’s as easy as placing chicken into a pan, topping it with something tasty and throwing it into the oven! This version is inspired by the flavours of elote, aka Mexican…
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60 Soups to Warm the Soul
The best soup recipes! Pure comfort food in a bowl that warms the soul! It’s never a bad time for a nice, hot, comforting bowl of soup, especially on a cool winter day! Soups can be pretty amazing; they are pure comfort food and they are able to pick you up when you are down,…
Mardi Gras Recipes
The best recipes to celebrate Mardi Gras! Easy and tasty Cajun and Creole recipes from gumbo to etouffee, BBQ shrimp, chargrilled oysters, etc. This Tuesday is Mardi Gras and even though I will not be in New Orleans to celebrate, I take it as an excuse to whip up some NOLA inspired dishes since I…
Valentine’s Day Recipes
The best recipes for Valentine’s Day on Closet Cooking from decadent chocolate desserts to steaks, oyster, seafood and pasta! Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and that means that it’s time to start thinking about what recipes you want to make for that special person in your life. Homemade food is a great way…
100 Game Day Snacks
The The Big Game, aka the NFL football playoffs are this coming weekend and that means that it’s time to start planning your game day snacking menu! Even if you are not throwing large party at home in front of the big screen or heading out to a tailgating party you are going to need…
75 Healthy Game Day Snacks
A collection of the best healthy recipes on Closet Cooking for watching the game. whether you are throwing a party at home or you are out tailgating! The Big Game, aka the football playoffs, are coming! This years party will be a little different but one essential part of it will be plenty of tasty…
Slow Cooker Recipes
Who doesn’t love a slow cooker? I mean what’s not to love? You throw the ingredients in one in the morning and you have a meal waiting for you when you get home from work. In addition to cooking meals it’s great for keeping things warm, say at potluck’s, or dips at a party or…