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Texas Barbecue Pulled Pork

Recipe Pulled pork sandwiches are one of my favourite things to make when serving a group of people. They are great any time of the year but especially in the summer when you don’t want to turn the stove on. … Continue reading

Refried Bean Quesadillas

Recipe Thank you goes out to Crystal for sharing this vegetarian recipe that her family enjoys. The filling can be made ahead, and quesadillas assembled and cooked before serving. Refried Bean Quesadillas • 1 tbsp oil • 1 onion or … Continue reading

Easy Homemade Meatballs

Recipe I sent out a request for recommended recipes and my son’s girlfriend sent me a recipe for her favourite meatballs. I like to double the recipe and freeze some for future meals. These can be used in spaghetti sauce, … Continue reading

Strawberry Rhubarb Loaf

Recipe I’ll admit I was stumped for a recipe this week, until my friend came to my rescue. She was telling me that she made this loaf using rhubarb from her garden and it was moist and delicious. She’s an … Continue reading

Rhubarb Crisp with a Flour Crumble Topping

Recipe An old-fashioned recipe that I was given years ago. At that time, I had 3 large patches of rhubarb and was always looking for ways to use it. We have since moved, and I miss my patches of rhubarb. … Continue reading

Oreo Delight

Recipe Here’s a light, no-bake, summer dessert that everyone will love, because seriously who doesn’t love Oreos? The beauty of this dessert is it is best after it’s been chilled for many hours, so it can be prepared even a … Continue reading

Mexican Street Corn Salad

Recipe The first time I tried Mexican Street Corn I was sold! I wasn’t sure about the whole concept, but the addition of toppings onto a fresh cob of corn made it extra special and so delicious. This recipe packs … Continue reading

Romaine Salad with Oranges and Pecans

Recipe This is our favourite salad at our house, and when I say favourite, I mean we eat it at least 3 times a week. I buy romaine lettuce, wash it, cut it and keep it ready in the fridge … Continue reading

Recipe I had a package of sausages that I needed to do something with last weekend. It was raining so I didn’t want to go outside and barbecue them. I found this recipe and decided to try it. It was … Continue reading

Shakshuka

Recipe A friend shared this recipe with me after making it for her family; she said they all loved it. Shakshuka is a North African and Middle Eastern meal of poached eggs in a simmering tomato sauce with spices. It’s … Continue reading