Now you can watch us cook, and follow along at home!
We’ve been having some fun cooking some of the Alimentari classics at home. Stop by the shop and grab all (or most) of your ingredients for these simple Italian dishes that you can make it your own kitchen at home.
Stay tuned for more videos to come, and don’t forget to check out our extensive collection of recipes below, with staff contributions!
- Christopher & Sarah
Pizza (Two Ways!)
Watch Christopher show you how our house made pizza dough can be used to make two different styles of pizza…both sooooo delicious.
Tiramisu
Get the whole family in the kitchen to lend their hands with this quick and easy dessert recipe. It’s a real “pick me up”!
Fresh Pasta & Cacio e Pepe
Learn the tips and tricks to making fresh pasta at home from Christopher Terpstra himself! Then, you’ll see how to pull a quick Cacio e Pepe together that is a great weeknight pasta dinner dish.
Pesto Pasta with Preserved Lemon
This quick and easy pasta will become your new go-to, and one the whole family will enjoy!
Kale Pesto Pizza
This kale pesto pizza hits so many flavour profiles: different types of salty from the pepperoni and cheeses, bitterness from the kale pesto, a hint of briney richness from the olives, and some nice acidity from the onions. A drizzle of Frankie's Organic Olive Oil rounds it all out, adding a touch of luxury to every bite.
Focaccia French Toast
Combine our house focaccia with other Ontario-made products to make this flavourful french toast. Though the dish is not traditionally Italian, this use of simple, local ingredients definitely honours Italian tradition. We're especially loving the chance to top it off with fresh Ontario strawberries, while they're in season. Breakfast at Alimentari looks good!
Gnocchi with Gorgonzola & Walnut Honey
Italians love their cheese and nothing pairs with pillowy gnocchi quite like gorgonzola and walnuts. The best type to use is gorgonzola dolce, which is a sweeter, creamier variety that melts beautifully into a sauce. This rich, creamy dish is garnished with honey and walnuts from Rosewood Estates Winery.
Grilled Pepper Pasta
This week it's grilled pepper pasta for dinner! This simple meal combines our fresh pasta with Italian peppers and cheese. It pairs well with white wine or cider - we tried Revel Cider's "Time & Place" and couldn't get enough!