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Sandra Valvassori

Sandra Valvassori

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Delicious, Real-Life Recipes for Everyday Meals

Welcome to my site where you will find nutritious, easy-to-execute recipes made with simple, whole food ingredients. My mission here is to guide new cooks to feel more confident in the kitchen and invigorate those that have been cooking for years.

  • Takeout-Style Sesame Noodles

    Takeout-Style Sesame Noodles

  • Instant Pot Chicken Thighs (Fresh or Frozen)

    Instant Pot Chicken Thighs (Fresh or Frozen)

  • Dominican Habichuelas Guisadas (Stewed Beans)

    Dominican Habichuelas Guisadas (Stewed Beans)

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  • Dominican Pollo Guisado (Braised Chicken)

    Dominican Pollo Guisado (Braised Chicken)

    Dig into Dominican Pollo Guisado, a delectable, easy-to-make braised chicken. This dish features tender chicken simmered in a rich tomato-based […]

  • Turmeric Rice Pilaf

    Turmeric Rice Pilaf

    Gloriously bright and vibrant, this Turmeric Rice Pilaf is perfectly fluffy and packs a lot of flavour. Nutritious and quick […]

  • Baked Chicken Breasts

    Baked Chicken Breasts

    Say goodbye to dry chicken breasts! These Baked Chicken breasts are succulent, juicy, and almost impossibly tender. Ready in just […]

  • Turkey Meatloaf Recipe

    Turkey Meatloaf Recipe

    This delicious Turkey Meatloaf Recipe is a healthy and flavourful twist on a classic comfort food. Made with a juicy […]

  • Potato Leek Soup

    Potato Leek Soup

    This is a fabulous Potato Leek Soup recipe that tastes far more indulgent than it actually is. Naturally gluten-free and vegan-adaptable, […]

  • Kale Caesar Salad

    Kale Caesar Salad

    This gorgeous kale Caesar salad, with avocado, crunchy croutons, and a creamy, tangy dressing is a fabulous twist on the […]

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Fall & Winter Recipes

  • The Best Baked Potato

    The Best Baked Potato

  • Chicken And Chorizo Rice

    Chicken And Chorizo Rice

  • Creamy Tortellini and Sausage Soup

    Creamy Tortellini and Sausage Soup

  • Game Day Chili

    Game Day Chili

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Dinner Recipes

  • Brussels Sprouts and Ricotta Flatbread Pizza

    Brussels Sprouts and Ricotta Flatbread Pizza

  • Spicy Tangerine Salmon

    Spicy Tangerine Salmon

  • Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

    Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

  • Buddha Bowl with Roasted Veggies

    Buddha Bowl with Roasted Veggies

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Warm & Cozy Soups

  • Spicy Miso Ramen

    Spicy Miso Ramen

  • Roasted Tomato Soup

    Roasted Tomato Soup

  • Curried Red Lentil Soup

    Curried Red Lentil Soup

  • French Onion Soup

    French Onion Soup

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  • Filipino Chicken Adobo
  • Whole Roasted Cauliflower
  • Creamy Tuscan Chicken
  • Instant Pot Chicken Thighs (Fresh or Frozen)
Filipino chicken adobo served on plate

Filipino Chicken Adobo

This Filipino Chicken Adobo recipe has tender, juicy chicken cooked in a tangy, intensely-flavorful sauce that is quick to throw […]

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Whole roasted cauliflower drizzled with tahini sauce, fresh herbs and pistachios

Whole Roasted Cauliflower

This stunningly beautiful Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini Sauce is a celebration of exquisite flavours. Best of all, it takes […]

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Cooked creamy Tuscan chicken in skillet

Creamy Tuscan Chicken

Weeknight dinner is solved with this 35-minute Creamy Tuscan Chicken! Made with chicken breasts that are first pan-seared until golden […]

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Instant Pot Chicken thighs on platter with spoon

Instant Pot Chicken Thighs (Fresh or Frozen)

These Instant Pot Chicken Thighs make a succulent, easy, and very flavourful dinner that will make everyone at the table […]

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The Latest Side Dishes

  • Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce

    Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce

  • Grilled Chicken Fajita Bowl

    Grilled Chicken Fajita Bowl

  • Pineapple Salmon Kabobs

    Pineapple Salmon Kabobs

  • Poblano Turkey Burger

    Poblano Turkey Burger

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Hi, I’m Sandra!

Thank you for being here. I started this site to share my love of cooking. Gathering friends and family around a table filled with home-cooked food is what brings me joy. Here you will find hundreds of whole-food, mostly seasonal, globally-inspired, recipes.

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Simple & Quick

  • Bean And Cheese Burritos

    Bean And Cheese Burritos

  • Italian Pasta Salad

    Italian Pasta Salad

  • Zucchini Fritters with Feta

    Zucchini Fritters with Feta

  • Sweet Potato Nachos

    Sweet Potato Nachos

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