For over 25 years, I’ve been cooking from scratch, creating nourishing meals for my family while raising two boys. Along the way, I’ve curated my favorite kitchen essentials—trusted tools, go-to healthy recipes, and inspiring cookbooks that have shap...
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Cook It Again! Most-Loved Recipes Made with Love
Cookbook Crush: My All Time Favorites for Delicious Meals
Less Stress, More Flavor: Time Saving Tips & Tricks for Your Kitchen
Timeless Kitchen Tools: Essentials That Last a Lifetime
A collection of my most-loved recipes, gathered over 25 years of cooking from scratch — tried, tested, and made on repeat for family, friends, and everyday deliciousness.
bruschetta - the classic Italian antipasto when made the way Heidi does, can be very satisfying.
Simple Bruschetta
Chicken can be boring but not when you make it like this… Try it!
Crispy chicken with carlin peas and zhoug
A vegetarian main course!
Braised chickpeas with carrots, dates and feta
So good and sooo healthy. High protein & easy to make…
Baked feta and dill frittata
Her Ratatouille recipe is flawless
Julia Child’s Ratatouille
It's almost Easter! This will make it a bit easier if you're hosting this year.
Easter Brunch Ideas
Tomatoes are my favorite!
Warm tomato salad
We make this dish on repeat. Soooo delicious and super simple.
Pasta Aglio e Olio from "Chef"
Its not a typo! tempeh, lettuce, tomato
TLT Sandwich
Spaghetti, fried zucchini and provolone cheese. mmmmmm…
Spaghetti alla Nerano
Make sure you get your pasta made from egg as it’s more porous and therefore perfect for soaking up the sauce… better yet make your own.
Tagliatelle (al Ragù) Bolognese
I am a big fan of Francis Mallmann and this is such a classic.
Beef-and-Onion Empanadas Recipe
Trust me you never had chicken like this.
Grilled Chicken Breasts with Sautéed Mushrooms Recipe
Eggplants and tomatoes - unbelievably satisfying side dish with cruchy texture from the bread crumbs
Grilled Eggplant and Tomatoes with Parmesan-Basil Crumbs Recipe
Low carb but full of flavor - it's all about increasing the surface area
Dominique Crenn’s Roasted Cabbage Recipe
There is also a mayo recipe in this article.
The Best Salad to Make at Home
A vegetarian version of an old family favorite recipe
How to Make a French Casserole —With Veggies
I have been making his chili for over ten years now - my boys' favorite
Spicy Chili - Chef Michael Smith
Always delicious.
Your Favorite Pasta with Roast Tomato Sauce
Meatless tacos - so flavourful you won't notice the missing ingredient
Pulse Tacos - Chef Michael Smith
I make this and many of her dishes from her cookbook called “Oh She Glows” (find the book link below)
Cozy Butternut, Sweet Potato, and Red Lentil Stew
Cookbook Crush: My All Time Favorites for Delicious Meals
A collection of my favorite cookbooks—the ones I’ve actually used and loved over the years, filled with inspiring recipes, practical tips, and flavors that never get old.
This book is a piece of art -of course recipes are amazing as always
Near & Far: Recipes Inspired by Home and Travel
Next-level approach to vegetables & “flavor bombs” (homemade condiments) a must have
Ottolenghi Flavor
I received this one as a Christmas gift from my children. A very personal cookbook, full of essays and headnotes that share Matty’s life—from growing up in Fort Erie, Canada
Matty Matheson
This is not just a cookbook - it is a desire to go back to simpler times; to take a break from our busy lives; to build a community around a shared sensibility… I cherish this book always
The Kinfolk Table
Innovative homemade Italian meals by Stanley Tucci…
The Tucci Cookbook
This book will change the way you cook and eat vegetables.
Plenty More: Vibrant Vegetable Cooking
Dreaming of building a huge fire to on one day just to honor this genious chef
Mallmann on Fire: 100 Grill Recipes Anytime
She is the first female chef in America to be awarded two Michelin stars - the book is a work of art
Atelier Crenn: Metamorphosis of Taste
This is a textbook! yes I am a nerd.
Mastering the Art of French Cooking
Wanna make nutritionally packed meals? Give this a read
Super Natural Every Day: Well-Loved Recipes
I made many recipes from this book - Heidi Swanson is one of my favorite authors.
Super Natural Simple: Whole-Food Vegetarian
Elegant French cooking made easy thanks to Laura
French Taste: Elegant Everyday Eating
I own multiple cookbooks by Michael Smith and use them often
Real Food, Real Good
Easy breezy home cooked meals
Chef Michael Smith's Kitchen
Amazing plant based recipes
Quick and Simply Satisfying Plant-based Cookbook
We tried many recipes from this book including pigeon pie from Game of Thrones -another great Christmas gift from my boys
Recipes from Your Favorite Movies & TV Shows
I mean come on - I can't even comment on this one - it's Gordon Ramsay - but I have to say I Iearned how to make proper steak from his book
Gordon Ramsay's Home Cooking: Fabulous Food
The art of grain-free, dairy-free and gluten-free cooking- I keep this one handy
Against All Grain: Paleo Recipes Book
For anyone with sweet tooth
All About Cookies: A Milk Bar Baking Book
Less Stress, More Flavor: Time Saving Tips & Tricks for Your Kitchen
Cook smarter, not harder! These time-saving kitchen tips and tricks will help you spend less time stressing and more time enjoying delicious, flavorful meals.
This is actually genius - I do this for weekly meals too - saves me time planning the next event!
Keeping a Dinner Party Book
I do this for large dinner parties and its a game changer.
Drink Service at a Busy Meal
Tips for a perfect steak
How to Cook a Bistecca alla Fiorentina to Perfection
Timeless Kitchen Tools: Essentials That Last a Lifetime
These are the kitchen tools I can’t live without—timeless, traditional, and truly essential for making cooking easier, more efficient, and endlessly enjoyable.
They are not only very high quality but also sooo pretty
Stainless Steel Sharp Chef Knife Set
They are a conversation piece.
Vintage Art Deco Coupe Glasses
Cheese boards with style
Mango Wood Ombre Cheese Board
This is actually genius - no more burning your hands with those hot casserole dishes - it is flexible to fit different sizes. bonus: stores easy too.
Expanding Trivet/Hot Plate Holder
Affordable and so pretty
Ripple Drinking Glasses
Summer around the corner - this one makes life more enjoyable.
KitchenAid Cold Brew Coffee Maker
I con not imagine life without my mixer - I've had mine for over 15 years and still good as new.
KitchenAid® 7 Quart Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer
Best fluted cocktail glasses
Vintage Style Drinking Glasses
We stopped buying ground beef long ago thanks to this little attachment - it is so much easier to grind and clean if you place the meat in freezer for 30 min. before grinding
KitchenAid Metal Food Grinder Attachment
Home made butter anyone? I love my churner.
Hand Crank Butter Churner- Manual Butter Maker
Chic and functional by your bedside …
Glass Carafe Set, Amber
I can never have enough cutting boards
Marble and Acacia Wood Cutting Board
Meal prepping made easy - I use these everyday
Glass Food Storage Containers with Lids
Spice bowls galore
Mango Wood Tray with 3 Spice Bowls
This will last you forever- you can pass it down generations 👍
Alexander Home 8-Inch Brass Salt Mill
Now you can dry your dishes in style
Stone Dish Drying Mat for Kitchen Counter
No under cabinet lights? No problem - these dimmable lights plug in anywhere for the ambience you are looking for
Dimmable Plug-in Lights
Perfect for labeling your spice jars
Ink-less Bluetooth Label Maker
I use this simple tool at least 3 times a day 🍋 I love that it’s flat on the bottom so you can push down on a flat surface
KitchenAid No Mess Citrus Press
This set is so stylish and handy
3-Piece Round Mango Wood Cutting Boards with Stand
Affordable and chic , these are perfect for everyday use
Hand-Forged Antique Brass Candle Holder
This one is on my wishlist 💜
Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Braiser
This is a timeless essential - talk about heirloom quality 👌
Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven
I’m a ceramic artist myself so I know when I see good quality, hand crafted pottery - these are choice 👍
Unique Dinner Set Organic Shaped Handmade Ceramics ...
These unique plates are amazing to serve food with but I think I would use them as decor pieces on my kitchen walls 🍂🍁
Leaf Print Plates with Aquarelle Painting, Nature-Inspired Ceramic
How cute are these ?
Icon Juice Glass
This is my morning coffee maker. Wouldn’t trade it for any other ☕️
Bialetti - Espresso Maker
I own this set and it’s so delicate yet sturdy- we use them everyday.
Gordon Ramsay Maze 4-Piece Place Setting
We love this pan - heats evenly and retains its temperature- perfect for steaks 🥩
STAUB Cast Iron Grill Pan 26cm Cherry Red
I own 2 of these tiny pots and use them almost daily. They are perfect for soups for 2 or any kind of sauce .
KitchenAid 3-Qt Brushed Stainless Saucepan
This is one of the most affordable espresso machines out there. We bought this one for our son who is a coffee enthusiast.
Breville Café Roma Espresso Machine ESP8XL
Same volume but different sizes so they nest 💜
aarke Nesting Glasses, 4 x 290 ml, Crystal
This looks like a cake stand with lid but when you flip it over the stand becomes a bowl and it’s a charcuterie board with cover ! Perfect for outdoor dining. 🍷 🧀
HOMESPHERE Acacia Wood Cake Stand with Lid
I love that it’s also a strainer- perfect for pasta or making bone broth
5 Quart Stock Pot with Strainer Lid
These are perfect for any size plate or pot - so handy and colorful
Silicone Lids Set of 8, Silicone Lids Covers
Easy peasy fresh juice every morning 🍊 🍋🟩 🍋
Electric Orange Juicer - Citrus Squeezer
These are amazingly durable and so classy 👌
8 Pack Teak Wooden Cooking Spoons Set
I am a big fan of this brand - always amazing quality and ergonomic
Double walled: so your coffee stays warm for longer ☕️
Borosilicate Glass Double-Wall French Press
Best steak knives : we’ve had ours for over 10 years still good as new
ZWILLING 8-Pc Stainless Steel Steak Knife Set
Best flatware ever - we use them every day - great weight and quality
Zwilling J.A. Henckels 20-Piece Flatware Set
I use a lot of garlic in my cooking- this is a great investment 🧄
ZWILLING Pro Garlic Press 202mm
One of my favorite tools - easy to clean and makes amazing chili
Electric Pressure Cooker & Multi-Cooker
Space saver and so chic ✨
3 Tier Ceramic Serving Bowls with Metal Stand
I have a thing for pretty jars 🥰
3 Pcs Glass Jar Storage Container with Ball Cork
Thin but durable 👍
Thin Highball Glasses Set of 4
Very good quality- as good as handmade stoneware
Stoneware Dinnerware Set for 4, Reactive
These are so cute and classy (on my wishlist:)
Gold Measuring Cups & Spoons Set, Wood Handle
These are just funnnn 🥃
Rocks Glass, Set of 6
Nothing beats a real linen feel 🇫🇷
French Flax Stonewashed Linen Napkins 18"x18"
Every kitchen needs a good quality olive oil dispenser
Ceramic Olive Oil Dispenser Bottle
Perfect for every day use - we own 2 sets and use them vigorously 🍷
Wine Glasses
Great absorption- I will always recommend pure linen or cotton for kitchen towels
Creative Co-Op Tan & Grey Striped Tea Towels
Not only is it great quality but also so classy and complete
13-Piece Boston Cocktail Shaker Set Kit
They are so unique 👌
5 Pcs Korean Style Long Wooden Spoons 10.9"
Makes a great host gift 🎁
Mango Wood Spoons Set of 3 with Bag
Beautiful just beautiful 😍
Vintage Wine Glasses Set of 6
Every kitchen needs at least one
Stainless Steel Spider Strainer Skimmer Ladle
You’ll need labels for your thermal printer 👍✨
NIIMBOT Label Tape for B1/B21/B3S, 230 Labels
Pink wine glasses 🌸 perfect for that Prosecco for summer nights
Morgan Wine Glasses, Set of 4
Instant chic style added to your table 🥂
Madeline Embroidered Cotton Placemat
Have your cereal in style with a country twist
The Latte Stoneware Cereal Bowls, Assorted Set of 6: Amelie Edition
A little luxury never hurts 💙 be kind to yourself
Morgan Coupe Glasses, Set of 4
You’ve never tasted food this good 👍 I use mine all the time - it circulates flavors so amazingly you can’t go wrong - put ingredients in, close it up - bake in oven 😋
10" Moroccan Clay Tagine Pot, 3.1 QT
Re-use those plastic bags! This tool makes it easy to dry them
Plastic Bag Drying Rack for Ziplock & Bottles
Extra long to protect your forearms 👍
Extra Long Oven Mitts and Pot Holders Set
Space saver , practical and stylish
Gold Paper Towel Holder
Best way to store eggs in the fridge 🥚 🥚 🥚
Automatic Rolling Egg Storage Container
Fancy soft boiled eggs? Make it fancier with this tool
Egg Topper and Cracker for Soft Boiled Eggs
The sound of a kettle whistling is so peaceful to me 🥰
Stove Top Whistling Tea Kettle
Itty bitty label maker for itty bitty jars and everything else
Mini Label Maker with Tape, Bluetooth Printer
Cherry on top please 🍒
Cherry Garnish Cocktail Picks, Set of 4
These are great for ice cream 🍨
Clara Icon Glass Goblets, Set of 4
Easy and affordable lighting hack - perfect for under cabinets in kitchen 💡
Under Cabinet Motion Sensor Lighting
Super cute ☺️
4 Slice Toaster - Auto Shut Off & Extra Wide
Genius! You can bake multiple dishes at once and they come with covers to refrigerate later - imagine the energy savings 👍
9-Piece Non-Stick Baking Set with Silicone Trays
Strikingly stylish and the spout design is 👌
17 oz Glass Olive Oil Bottle - Non Drip
Can’t imagine dinner party without candle sticks - I own at least 15 of them 😃
Luce Metal Candle Holder
Gotta put out those candles, why not do it in style
Crane Candle Snuffer
Lemon is my favorite scent in the kitchen 🍋
Paddywax Bistro Fruity Meyer Lemon Ceramic Candle
Not just a candle 😃 a definite conversion starter 👌
Nata Farfalle Pasta Shaped Candle
Smells like Rosemary Baguette 🥖 that’s all I have to say 😋
Rosemary Baguette Ceramic Candle
Beware- Someone will try to eat these 🥐
Croissant Shaped Wax Boxed Candle
I almost put this one in self love collection 💛 to make yourself a beautiful meal on this tray is certainly a healing experience
Amelia Tray
I’m in Canada 🥶 and can’t stop dreaming about summer weather to be able to sip a fresh squeezed lemonade by the pool 💧
Lucia Acrylic Goblet Wine Glasses, Set of 4
🧿 ahhh so refreshing and bonus protection from envious eyes
Icon Juice Glass 🧿
Bud vases are my favorite for the breakfast table - just gather some buds from the nature and voila you have a statement piece 🌺
Glass Bud Vase
These are soooo cute and only $10 - can’t go wrong , can’t go wrong
Ricky Coaster
Any kitchen item with tomatoes 🍅 is irresistible for me ❤️
Tomato Serve Set
Affordable choice for a cocktail shaker set 🍸
Cocktail Shaker Set Bartender Kit with Stylish Bamboo Stand 16 Piece Barware Mixing Tools, Bartending Kit Gift Set For Home Bar Party, Stainless Steel
With spring around the corner - these are perfect 😍
A curated collection of delicious cocktail recipes I’ve discovered from around the internet—perfect for any occasion, whether you’re shaking up something classic or trying a new twist!
This is a very fancy one… worth the try
The Black Saffron Martini Sipped by Stanley Tucci
A fruity martini anyone will enjoy.
The Gin Blossom Is a Martini for People Who Don’t Think They Like Martinis
