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Baked Chicken with Peppers and Mushrooms

Recipe Baked chicken with peppers, onions and mushrooms covered in melted cheese. What’s not to love? I have made this dish a couple of times and it’s quite easy to make and very delicious. Serve with rice, quinoa or noodles … Continue reading

Beef Roast in Creamy Mushroom Gravy

Recipe Take a tough chuck roast, slow cook it on low for hours, and turn it into a tender roast with a creamy mushroom/onion gravy all in one pan. I made the slow cooker version last week with awesome results. … Continue reading

Heart Meringue Cookies

Recipe Make these cute, meringue heart cookies for a Valentine’s Day treat or to give as little gifts! Heart Meringue Cookies • 4 egg whites, room temperature • 1 cup granulated sugar • ¼ tsp lemon juice • Pinch of … Continue reading

RASPBERRY ALMOND COFFEE CAKE

Recipe I find as I’m getting older I appreciate a delicious, dense and flavourful coffee cake more than I ever did before. Apparently chocolate cake isn’t the be- all, and end- all, after all. Whether you eat it in the … Continue reading

NO-BAKE PINEAPPLE CREAM DESSERT

Recipe I found this recipe in my Grandma’s recipe box and it brought back fond memories of eating this deliciously sweet but tangy, creamy dessert. Of course anything with cream cheese and whipped topping in it is a winner in … Continue reading

Red Pepper Jelly

Recipe Red Pepper Jelly is a favourite in our family; all 3 of my kids love it and request it at family gatherings. We serve it with, or over a brick of cream cheese with crackers or topped on slices … Continue reading

Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup

Recipe A super easy, super delicious soup that the whole family will love! It’s loaded with tender chicken, fresh veggies, hearty pasta and herbs and lemon for flavor. Throw everything in a crockpot and let it simmer all day, adding … Continue reading

Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pulls AKA CRACK Bread

Recipe Thank you to Becky for sharing this recipe with Nicky who shared it with me. The holiday celebrations have come to an end but parties and celebrations will continue throughout the year and this is a great appetizer to … Continue reading

Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza Puffs

Recipe This is a great recipe for holiday entertaining. You can substitute the pepperoni and mozzarella with bacon and cheddar cheese and also make these for breakfast. Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza Puffs • 3/4 cup flour • 3/4 tsp baking … Continue reading

Toffee Butter Icebox Cookies

Recipe With just six ingredients, these cookies are easy to make, and convenient to have on hand for when company arrives this holiday season (or any time of the year). Keep the cookie logs in the fridge and you can … Continue reading