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Crockpot Butternut Squash Soup

Recipe This is Autumn comfort in a bowl. It’s not only creamy and delicious, it’s also nutritious. One bowl of soup contains a healthy dose of fibre, Vitamin C, and has antioxidant and anti inflammatory effects. I made it the … Continue reading

Hasselback Baked Potatoes

Recipe This is a simple but delicious recipe that I found in an old cookbook years ago. They can be served with any type of meat, and everyone enjoys them. Just be sure not to cut the potatoes all the … Continue reading

Peach Cobbler Muffins

Recipe These Peach Cobbler Muffins are the perfect sweet snack and nice to make when Ontario peaches are in season but can also be made with canned peaches. This is such an easy recipe that tastes just like Grandma’s peach … Continue reading

Morning Glory Zucchini Loaf

Recipe I was excited when I found this recipe because Morning Glory Muffins are my favourite muffin AND like most people at the end of summer, I have zucchini that I need to do something with. The crushed pineapple makes … Continue reading

Dill & Garlic Dressing

Recipe This cucumber tomato feta salad is a perfect side dish recipe for using garden fresh produce. I love tomatoes and cucumbers together; add fresh dill, briny olives and creamy feta cheese and you have a delicious summer salad. Dill … Continue reading

Pasta Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Recipe I have made and eaten a lot of pasta salad in my life but until last week I hadn’t had one made with a sweet balsamic dressing. The addition of a bit of maple syrup adds a nice subtle … Continue reading

Homemade Tzatziki

Recipe I can’t think of a better time to make this recipe with cucumbers and fresh herbs being in season. Tzatziki is a classic, Greek, cucumber, yogurt, sauce or dip that has become very popular in recent years. It traditionally … Continue reading

Blueberry Cream Muffins

Recipe My friend shared this recipe with me stating “these are the best blueberry muffins ever!” Fortunately for me, we have a blueberry patch close to our house and I had just picked a bowl of berries, so I tried … Continue reading

Blueberry Buckle

Recipe It’s blueberry season in Northern Ontario! Research suggests that wild blueberries are a legit super fruit; the skins having high concentrations of antioxidants. So they are not only delicious, but are healthy little gems growing in our forested areas, … Continue reading

Stuffed Celery Stalks

Recipe In my opinion, celery is an underrated vegetable, yet one of the most used in my house. I put it in almost everything I cook from spaghetti sauce to soups. I have a soft spot for it; when I … Continue reading