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Learning cultures through food
I was born and reiased in Italy. Over the past 20 years I have lived in England, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Quebec, Ontario, the Canary Islands, and France. Over time, I have incorporated new ingredients, flavors, and techniques in my everyday cooking, evolving my skills and sensitivities. Place to Plate is a collection of recipes that draw from different culinary traditions and adapted to my Italian heritage. Most of the these recipes are plant-based (vegan or vegetarian).

Mediterranean flavours

Recipes inspired by Southern Europe and the Middle East

Main dishes

Norcina

10 min Cook
Pasta alla Norcina brings you straigth to the heart of Italy. Umbria, often called the “Green Heart” of the country, is a…
Breakfast

Tomato and linseed toast

2 min Cook
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Harissa paste

20 min Cook
Sides

Butter-fried carrots

10 min Cook
Main dishes

Couscous Buddha bowl

20 min Cook

Inspired by the Forest

Recipes from the North and the mountains

Main dishes

Shepherd's Pie

30 min Cook
If you ask me what’s the king of comfort food, Shepherd’s Pie takes the crown. What’s not to like about it? I…
Sides

French potato purée

35 min Cook
French potato purée is easily recognized because of its smooth and silky texture. Compared to mashed potatoes, it’s light and airy, making…
Condiments

Beet and horseradish sauce

1 Mins read
This beet and horseradish sauce is a bold fusion of earthy sweetness and fiery kick, perfect for elevating everything from roasted meats…
Breakfast

French toast

5 min Cook
In North America, French toast is a popular, delicious breakfast. Despite its name, this sweet treat is not originally French. The dish’s…
Sides

Apricot and green bean sauté

15 min Cook
This vibrant apricot and green bean sauté brings together the natural sweetness of ripe apricots with the crisp freshness of green beans,…
Breakfast

Blueberry chia pudding

1 Mins read
Last night I prepared a chia pudding with fresh blueberries and raspberry coulis. In 5 minutes, I put together a delicious breakfast,…

Breakfast ideas

Breakfast sets the pace for the day: start with a boost!

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Sweet tooth

When you crave something sweet...

Desserts

Strawberry salad

1 Mins read
Desserts

Peach and mango ice pops

1 Mins read
Desserts

Blackberry frozen yogurt

1 Mins read
Desserts

Banana bread

50 min Cook

Drinks

How to...

Little secrets, techniques, and all you need to prepare faboulous dishes all the time!

Cooking ideas

Get inspired by our recipes and stories

Sides

Tomato-and-beet salad

1 Mins read
This colorful and flavorful salad was inspired to a famous Martha Stewart’s recipe. It’s perfect with any types of tomatoes, from cherry…
Sides

Snow White Salad (Snezhanka Salata)

1 Mins read
Snezhanka salata (“Snow White Salad”) is a popular salad from Bulgaria that you can also find in several variations throughout Eastern Europe….
Sides

Pantesca salad

15 min Cook
Pantelleria is a unique volcanic Italian island situated in the Mediterranean Sea between Sicily and the coast of North Africa. Often called…
Main dishes

Rice-stuffed zucchini

25 min Cook
Leftover rice? No problem. Only one zucchini left in the fridge? No problem again. Rice-stuffed zucchini is a classic recipe that allows…
Sides

Carrot and black radish salad

1 Mins read
This carrot and black radish salad is directly inspired to a classic French remoulade (something in between a creamy sauce, dip, and…
Sides

Butter and Parmesan Spinach

4 min Cook
If you looked for a simpler side dish, you won’t probably find it. This recipe has only four ingredients: fresh spinach, butter,…
Main dishes

Rice salad with spinach

10 min Cook
Italian rice salad (known in Italy as insalata di riso) is a quintessential summer dish that is beloved across the country. It…
Main dishes

Saffron chicken with zucchini

15 min Cook
Transform a weeknight dinner into something extraordinary with this simple yet elegant plate of vegan saffron chicken and tender zucchini. with its…
Main dishes

Watermelon and spinach salad

1 Mins read
When the heat is unbearable, salads are my favorite lunch. This watermelon and spinach salad is a powerhouse of vitamins and liquids,…

Cooking with...

Your guide to introduce new ingredients in your plate

Ingredients

Lychee, a jewel in the kitchen

3 Mins read
From its ancient roots in Southern China to its current status as a darling of modern mixology and pastry, the lychee (Litchi…
Ingredients

Gram flour, the power of chickpeas

3 Mins read
Gram flour, also known as besan or chickpea flour, is a versatile and nutrient-rich ingredient that has been a staple in Indian,…
Ingredients

Black radish, a bold delight

2 Mins read
Black radish, or radis noir, is a striking root vegetable with a deep black or dark brown skin and crisp, white flesh….
Ingredients

Topinambour, a forgotten culinary treasure

2 Mins read
When we lived in Montreal, we would do most of our food shopping at Marché 440, an iconic public market where you…
Ingredients

Kale, from tradition to superfood

4 Mins read
Kale, a leafy green vegetable from the Brassica family, has evolved from a humble staple in traditional cuisines to a superfood celebrated…
Ingredients

Jackfruit, the king of plant-based comfort food

3 Mins read
Jackfruit is tropical fruit, native to South and Southeast Asia, that has become a favourite in vegan and vegetarian kitchens because of…

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