Today is National Pie Day AND this blog’s one year anniversary, so in honour of that, I present to you some of my favourite pie recipes, along with a reposting of Bridgette’s specialty of the house (and my very first post on this blog). Apple Cream Pie. Apple Cream Pie Ingredients: 4 cups thinly sliced [...]

It’s National Cheese Lovers’ Day, so here are a few of our family favourites featuring cheese!: Cheese Fondue: Smash a clove of garlic and rub the inside of your pot with it to infuse a lovely garlicky flavour to this dish.  (And by your pot, that can certainly mean simply a saucepan on low, a [...]

Today is National Popcorn Day and in honour of that I present to you some favourite popcorn recipes: Apple Jack Popcorn Brittle Ingredients: 1 qt. popped popcorn 2 cups Apple Jack cereal 1 cup chopped peanuts 3/4 cup apple juice 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup light corn syrup 1/2 tsp. vinegar 1/4 tsp. salt Instructions:  [...]

(similar to the panzerotti we like to order from a local restaurant or like super delicioius homemade pizza pockets) – a great recipe for using up leftovers! Ingredients: 1 tube of refrigerated pizza dough (like Pillsbury brand) about 2 T. flour or cornmeal 1-2 T. olive oil pizza fillings of your choice such as pepperoni, [...]

Cut up boneless skinless chicken breasts into strips (like chicken fingers) and pieces (like nuggets). Dip the pieces of chicken into beaten egg and then panko crumbs or crushed cornflakes or finely chopped peanuts or crushed potato chips or breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan cheese or crushed pretzels (it’s nice to add a little Dijon or [...]

Shape 1 lb. ground beef into 4 burgers. For this recipe, it’s best to make them more oval shaped than round so that they fit on the bread better. Salt and pepper the burgers if desired. I love to use a Chardonnay smoked salt and Bourbon pepper with this recipe. Broil, grill, or pan fry [...]

Ingredients: 1/2 cup Miracle Whip 1 T. soy sauce 1/2 tsp. ground ginger 2 T. oil for stirfrying 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into thin strips 1 cup each broccoli florets, cauliflower florets, and carrot slices 1/4 cup green onion slices 1 minced garlic clove Instructions: Combine the Miracle Whip, soy sauce, and ginger. [...]

A different but oh so tasty take on meatloaf! Ingredients: 1 cup soft bread crumbs 1 cup applesauce 1 lb. ground beef 1 lightly beaten egg ¼ cup minced celery 2 T. minced onion salt and pepper 1 T. brown sugar 1½ tsp. vinegar 1½ tsp. Dijon mustard Instructions: Combine the bread crumbs and ½ [...]

Here’s an old family favourite.  My mom used to make this all the time when I was growing up and now it’s one that my daughter and I like a lot too.  It’s quick and easy to make. Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (this is our personal preference now but growing up Mom would [...]

Ingredients: 2 cans cream of chicken soup 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 tsp. Dijon mustard 1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 8 large carrots, cut in thick slices 8 boneless skinless chicken breasts Instructions:  Put all of the ingredients into the slow cooker.  Turn the chicken to coat it.  Cover the slow cooker [...]