Hearty Chicken & Noodle Casserole I've talked about it so many times but when I look back at my childhood I realize how comical it was. Now my parents will probably get angry with me reading this because they're going to say, 'here we go again, making fun of the immigrants'... but I'm not! I swear! Have you ever seen My Big Fat Greek ...
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Buttermilk and Dill Mashed Potatoes
Buttermilk and Dill Mashed Potatoes There are few things in life as satisfying and soul-soothing as mashed potatoes. A simple side that I think everyone loves. Here I’ve used buttermilk and fresh dill; a natural pair. It’s tangy and rich but deceptively, it’s low fat. This is how you make them: Place the potatoes in a pot and cover them ...
Meal Plan Week 104
Meal Plan Week 104 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: Roast Beef with Wholegrain Dijon Mustard Prepare the mustard sauce on Sunday. and serve with... Rosemary and Garlic Roasted Potatoes and ... My ...
Meal Plan Week 101
Meal Plan Week 101 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: Copycat Alice Springs Chicken serve with... Copycat Outback Baked Potatoes and... Spicy Green Beans TUESDAY: Cheesy Broccoli ...
Meal Plan Week 100
Meal Plan Week 100 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: Old-Fashioned Beef Stew with Dumplings Prep the crockpot recipe on Sunday then store in your fridge until Monday morning. Set the crock pot to low on Monday ...
Tortellini Soup
Tortellini Soup I hate to be a negative nelly but I’m so sick of the cold weather. I hate the cold weather. It could be argued that I’m on the thin side - not at all conducive to thriving in a Canadian winter 🥶 The number one thing that makes me feel better besides my heating pad and fireplace is homemade soup. I let this soup simmer for ...
Warm Lentils with Rosemary
Warm Lentils with Rosemary This is a post I shared years ago! December 21, 2013 to be exact. This is one of the first times I started taking photos of my food. Can you believe I would actually post recipes without pics!?! What was I thinking??? I have mentioned before I am half Italian, Italians believe lentils are a good luck food. As ...
Meal Plan Week 98
Meal Plan Week 98 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: Copycat Alice Springs Chicken Serve with... French Farmhouse Potatoes with Broccoli TUESDAY: Loaded Beef Burrito Bowls WEDNESDAY: Chicken ...
Tomato – Tortellini Soup
Tomato - Tortellini Soup Without even realizing it I’ve stumbled into our family traditions. As soon as it gets cold outside I make a beef stew in the crockpot. Today was our first significant snow fall of the season which meant soup had to simmer on the stove! I wanted the kids to come in from playing in the snow to a warm house filled with the ...
Meal Plan Week 94
Meal Plan Week 94 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: Roast Beef with Wholegrain Dijon Mustard Prepare the mustard sauce on Sunday. and serve with... Rosemary and Garlic Roasted Potatoes and ...
Roast Beef with Wholegrain Dijon Mustard
Roast Beef with Wholegrain Dijon Mustard This is really a great time of year to make a roast beef and honestly it is one of the easiest things you can make. While a roast can be expensive, just wait for it to come on sale at your local grocery store. Another great tip is to buy it while it’s on sale and put it in your freezer. Somewhere on the ...
Meal Plan Week 90
Weekly Meal Plan Week 90 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: Spicy Mussels in a White Wine Cream Sauce with Bacon and Tomatoes with... Crusty Bread As always you can go with store-bought bread. ...