I was a latchkey kid who taught myself to cook. The results weren’t always pretty at first! Favourites now are braises, Thai food, Italian, latkes, pickles, Middle Eastern. I love cooking with my wok, cast iron pans and braiser. I sometimes do canning as well.

Michelle Deines

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Pasta with Spicy Sausage, Sun-dried Tomatoes & Basil

Approx 300 g dried pasta, like penne, rigatoni or orecchiette • olive oil • garlic cloves, minced • salt • ground pepper • chili flakes • large red onion, sliced lengthwise • spicy Italian sausages • sun-dried tomatoes, sliced • shredded Parmesan cheese, with more for garnish • Approx 1 c fresh basil, coarsely chopped, and extra for garnish
- 30 minutes
- 4 servings

Michelle Deines