Chicken Pot Pie with Puff Pastry Here I present one of Mike's absolute favourite meals. At special occasions I make extra large turkeys just so I can use the leftovers in this (and other) meal(s)! In a pinch you can poach a chicken breast or even throw it in raw. A simple recipe for the classic chicken pot pie with tons of veggies and lean ...
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Meal Plan Week 184
Here's a great one I shared last year... Enjoy :) Meal Plan Week 184 Planning ahead is key to meal prep. My kids will ask me on Sunday what we're going to have for dinner the following Thursday and I always have an answer! Monday: Sweet and Spicy Grilled Chicken with... Buttermilk Potato Casserole and... A ...
Sausage and Alfredo Skillet Lasagna with Fresh Spinach
Sausage and Alfredo Skillet Lasagna with Fresh Spinach Is there anything in life better than pasta? I mean, rich, meaty, cheesy, creamy, hearty, baked pasta??? Cheeeeeeeesy.... bubbling hot deliciousness.... Are you ready for it? Healthy and ready in 30 minutes. 30 minutes!!! ...
Turkey Ala King
Turkey ala King This recipe is another great example of how a 'cream' sauce doesn't have to be fattening. I've used 1/2 a tbsp of butter only and that really is enough to give off that great flavour. Plus, this recipe calls for cooked, lean turkey breast (a shout-out to our thanksgiving dinner) AND it starts with a MASSIVE pan of vegetables!!! ...
My Updated Surviving the Holiday Dinner Guide
This is the Holiday Guide I dust off every Thanksgiving, and then Christmas 🎄... the countdown is on :) Not much has changed from what I wrote last year; I remember the first time I did the Thanksgiving turkey, I know I sound old… I’m not though, I swear! Anyway, the first time I roasted the turkey I took tips from Ina Garten; I didn’t stuff the ...
My “I Challenge ALL Claims to the Ultimate Brine” Turkey Brine
My “I Challenge ALL Claims to the Ultimate Brine” Turkey Brine I’ve always claimed to roast the best turkey in the world but with this brine; I’m totally right. Modest-shmodest; you have to try this recipe, it’s glorious! A simple Brine recipe to totally take your next holiday turkey to the next level ...
Meal Plan Week 22
Here is a great one that I shared many years ago... Enjoy :) Meal Plan Week 22 Monday: A Brand New Flank Steak Recipe (prepare and marinate the steak on Sunday night, leaving the steak in the fridge) Served with with Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes (Reserve 1 1/2 Cups Mashed Potatoes for another day – add in an extra potato and keep the ...
Shredded Slow Cooker Beef Fajitas
Shredded Slow Cooker Beef Fajitas This is a great make-a-head and it couldn't be simpler really. The beef becomes infused with the flavour of the spices and literally melts in your mouth. I consider this a more elegant take on the amazing original. Makes 8 Fajitas ½ tbsp (salted) butter ½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil 454 g Stewing ...
Top 10 Casseroles to Welcome Autumn
cas·se·role ˈkasəˌrōl/ noun 1. a kind of stew or side dish that is cooked slowly in an oven. "a chicken casserole" verb 1. cook (food) slowly in a casserole. "casseroled chicken" My Top 10 Casseroles to Welcome Autumn Tuna (Noodle) Casserole - I must sound like a ...
Moroccan Fettuccine with Grilled Chicken
Moroccan Fettuccine with Grilled Chicken Do you ever just sit there watching the birds fly by or leaves blowing or anything. Just sitting there not really thinking about anything in particular and then, boom 🤯- you get an idea!?? That’s what happened when I came up with this recipe. It’s inspired by a pasta dish I used to order in a ...
Meal Plan Week 70
Here's a great meal plan I shared a few years ago... Enjoy :) Meal Plan Week 70 Planning ahead is key to meal prep. My kids will ask me on Sunday what we're going to have for dinner the following Thursday and I always have an answer! Monday: Everyday Noodle Bake Make the meat sauce on Sunday then follow the rest of this ...
Roasted Squash and Onion Soup (with Curry)
Roasted Squash and Onion Soup (with Curry) I have the curry in brackets because you can skip it and the soup is still amazing!!! Anytime you can add squash into your diet you’ll be adding vitamins A and K, and fibre! Serves 4 2 ib Squash (I used butternut), peeled, seeded, and chopped into cubes 1 Large onion, chopped 4 Cloves garlic, ...