Appetizers

Appetizers have so much versatility. Will they start your meal? Will they be your entire meal? Will they be hot? Will they be cold? Whatever you decide, appetizers are fun. Baked Jalepeno Poppers Dip Baked P.E.I. Oysters Bruschetta Buffalo Mussels Salsa Subscribe to Homemaking Jewels today.

Fully Loaded Chicken Pot Pie

Chicken pot pie topped with puff pastry

This fully loaded chicken pot pie is a little untraditional, but your family is sure to enjoy it. I have borrowed the presentation from Rachel Ray because, like her, I don’t like a soggy crust! Serves 4 – 6. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups                        Cooked chicken, cut up into small pieces 2… Read more“Fully Loaded Chicken Pot Pie”

Scalloped Potatoes

This is a basic, but delicious recipe for scalloped potatoes. To this basic recipe you can add ham, bacon, shredded cheese, diced onions or whatever you would like to try. Serves 4 – 6. INGREDIENTS: 5 -6                                         Potatoes, medium, peeled and thinly sliced 2 tbsp                                    Butter 2 tbsp                                    All-purpose… Read more“Scalloped Potatoes”

Meatloaf

Meatloaf

This recipe is my version of “Meatloaf Extraordinaire” by Jean Pare, Company’s Coming Easy Entertaining. The first time I made it for my husband he had four helpings! It is very good. Sure to become a family favourite! Add this recipe to your next meal plan! Serve 8. INGREDIENTS: Sauce:… Read more“Meatloaf”

3 R’s to help you through the COVID-19 Pandemic

Our world has changed dramatically in the past couple of weeks. As a result, I would say everyone is now experiencing a new life situation. For sure, we are all spending most of our time at home. We don’t know how long this will last, but I would like to… Read more“3 R’s to help you through the COVID-19 Pandemic”

Chicken and Asparagus Casserole

Asparagus is one of the first things to come up in my garden every spring. This chicken and asparagus casserole is a tasty way to serve a favourite springtime flavour. And it’s ready in less than 60 minutes. Serves 4-6. Make it in your cast iron pot to keep clean… Read more“Chicken and Asparagus Casserole”

BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches

To use up the leftover pork roast from the weekend, I created this concoction – a delicious recipe with just enough tang and not too much smokey flavour. This can be made in a cast iron pot or a crock pot. INGREDIENTS: 2 tbsp                        Olive oil 1                                  Medium… Read more“BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches”

Baked Beans for Pressure Canning

Makes 8 pints. If you like brown sugar or maple flavoured beans, this recipe is for you! I have created the best combination of these two flavours for these baked beans. Pressure canning the large batch of beans produces a quality product. These beans can be baked and frozen, but… Read more“Baked Beans for Pressure Canning”

Cabbage

Cabbage adds a hearty flavour to a meal. It can be eaten raw in a coleslaw or cooked. I like to add it to my soups and sometimes I cook it in a casserole with some butter and salt and pepper for a side dish. And I enjoy growing it… Read more“Cabbage”

Tomatoes – Storing

We have a steady supply of fresh tomatoes for a few weeks at the end of each summer, usually more than we can eat, so I freeze them as they ripen to use throughout the year. How to freeze tomatoes How to use frozen tomatoes I use the tomatoes throughout… Read more“Tomatoes – Storing”