Mom’s Chili

It’s November, there’s a chill in the air, it’s dark before suppertime and there’s talk of a Nor’easter this weekend. Do you know what that means? It means that it is time to make a big pot of Mom’s Chili. There are many versions of chili, with everything from mushrooms and quinoa, to venison and …

Brandied Orange Cranberry Sauce

Cranberry sauce, is the utmost essential holiday side dish or condiment. What? You don’t agree? I’m ready to throw down with a beautiful turkey sandwich with salt, pepper, mayo and cranberry sauce and convince anyone that it is delicious. How to kick it up a notch…add Brandy. Trust me, heads are going to turn when …

Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Oh….November. With your pesky brisk winds, shortened day light, and the occasional flurries swirling in the air…you know what we need? Comfort food. Nothing says comfort food more to me than a bowl of warm beef stew. This slow cooker beef stew is definitely worth a try This is a Sunday favourite of mine and …

Chicken and Black Bean Burritos

Chicken and Black Bean Burritos are definitely on my Family Favourites list. Any leftovers are claimed and hidden in the back of the fridge (leftovers turned into the next days lunch, are hot commodities in this house). It’s also one of my go to make ahead meals. Save Print Chicken and Black Bean Burritos Serves: 8 …

Sausage Pepper Pasta Bake

In last weeks meal plan I bought the ingredients, which were on sale, for Sausage Pepper Pasta Bake. This is a great make ahead meal, which can be then put in the oven at the end of the day, when everyone is tired and hungry. Simple ingredients, a small amount of prep, and a satisfying …

Ham and Pea Pasta

Did you buy a ham this week? Are you wondering how to stretch that into another meal? This recipe for Ham and Pea Pasta is so quick and easy, you could have this on the table in about 20 minutes from start to finish. Getting home after work? Before you do anything start boiling a …

Slow Cooker Chicken Chili

Ahhhh…January, with your wind chills and weather watches, your dark days and slippery roads…we need something. We need Slow Cooker Chicken Chili. I have a few different chili recipes I make. Some in my slow cooker, others just on the stove. This is one is nice because it literally takes 10 minutes to throw together, …

Garlic and Herb Pork Tenderloin

Pork tenderloin is such a great weeknight option. A smaller one will cook up in about half an hour. Tender and moist, throw some baby potatoes and carrots in the same pan to roast along with it, and a delicious healthy meal will be ready in just a little more time than it would have …

Ham and Cheese Frittata

Ham and Cheese Frittata is in constant rotation in my house. In fact, I don’t even consider it a recipe anymore. It couldn’t be easier and a great way to use up whatever ingredients you have in the fridge. I make this a lot on Sunday mornings, but it works perfectly for a weeknight meal, …

Slow Cooker Pork Chop Dinner

This recipe goes along with last week’s meal plan, but last week was a busy one and I didn’t get time to get this posted. My apologies. The good news is that ANY night is a good time to come home a the end of the day to a hot meal, all ready to devour. …