Stories and Recipes From Our Kitchen

Surprise her with a night she'll never forget. Skype a chef from Italy, Thailand, or other countries into your kitchen! Follow these tips to surprise your spouse with a cooking class gift and romantic night in. Rated "Best 1st Wedding Anniversary Gifts of ALL...

Here in The Chef & The Dish test kitchen - we make any excuse to impress our friends during dinner parties. Indulging in oysters at your favourite seafood restaurant is such a treat, but making them at home elevates your kitchen with a total wow factor....

Cooking has proven to be beneficial for adults and kids alike. Increase creativity, teamwork, and even math skills. Get your kids cooking with these handy tips.

Sometimes you just don't want to go out... but the same old thing at home - let's be honest, gets a bit stale. Here are 20 fun date ideas to keep that spark, without leaving home.

SPA DAY

Grab some face masks, put on relaxing music and light some candles. Maybe try...

After a cooking class with The Chef & The Dish, you'll have some dishes left over.  Well - it looks like that's a good thing!  

According to researchers at Florida State University, the act of washing dishes can actually reduce stress. In a study with 51 students,...

No matter how you're celebrating Easter, check out these tips to 'spring' your entertaining to the next level.

TRY YOUR HAND AT EASTER EGG BREAD

Although these egg decorated breads vary from region to region in Italy, the baking of whole eggs into twisted bread is tied t...

According to British newspaper The Times, agricultural union Coldiretti has said Italy’s domestic olive oil supply will be fully depleted by April 2019.

The cause is two fold.  First is a bacteria, Xylella bacteria, that has effected millions of olive trees across the r...

If this headline isn't enough to convince you eating trends and fad diets don't work... let us break it down.

'Keto crotch' refers to a vaginal odor being reported on Reddit by women on the Keto diet - a high fat, low carb diet - also known as the latest food trend....

While not every country celebrates Valentine's Day like we do in North America, these countries have sweet traditions of their own. 

South Korea

The tables turn in this country! On Valentine's Day it's the woman's responsibility to show their affection! Women shower thei...

This comforting soup comes from the kitchen of decorated chef, Ted Fondulas. This recipe was a favourite at Ted's former groundbreaking New England restaurant, Hemingway's. He's known throughout the culinary world for being a trailblazer in farm-to-table dining, is the...

Cooking for one is every single person's dread. The effort, oh the effort! But these tips will help making cooking for one fun!

Hosting a dinner party this holiday? Start your meal with an appetizer that's simple but impressive! Here are Chef Paola Martinenghi's two ideas for some holiday cheer.  Just add sparkling wine, and call it a fun night. 

Parmigiano Reggiano Mortadella Salad Bowls

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Restaurants throughout the world have banned together to help rebuild Genoa - and eat Pesto Pasta!  

The tragedy that effected Genoa in August was devastating. The Italian restaurant community has come together to raise money to help rebuild the community after the...

Perfect for a cozy Sunday supper.  This recipe comes from the kitchen of Chef Paola Martinenghi. Want to learn more delicious recipes?  Just video conference her into your kitchen for a private 1:1 cooking class!

Italian Beef & Vegetables with Parmigiano Reggi...