Chowders, soups and stews

Comfort food at its best. Chowders, soups and stews warm you from the inside out. The recipes usually make a big batch – perfect for lunches and quick weekday meals. And yes, they always taste better the next day after the flavours have blended. Click on a photo below for… Read more“Chowders, soups and stews”

Blueberry Cake with Brown Sugar Sauce

The first time I made this, my father-in-law asked for a second helping so I knew it was good. Serve with a scoop of ice cream for a perfect blueberry season dessert. You may also enjoy these recipes: Blueberry bran muffins Strawberry rhubarb cobbler Subscribe to Homemaking Jewels today!

Thumbprint Cookies

Put a dollop of your favourite jam in the middle of sugar cookie dough and you have these delicious thumbprint cookies. Makes 3 dozen cookies. You may also enjoy these recipes: Silver Dollar Sugar Cookies Whipped Shortbread Subscribe to Homemaking Jewels today.

Salsa

This salsa has the perfect balance of flavours and is a little addictive! I’m glad it makes a big batch! Makes 6 pints (500mL) mason jars. You may also enjoy these posts: Chilli con carne Mexican Goulash Tacos Taco Salad Taco Seasoning Storing tomatoes Subscribe to Homemaking Jewels today.

Banana Nut Muffins

Full of the familiar banana flavour we all love, these muffins are a great way to use the overripe bananas on your counter or stored in your freezer. Have them on hand for your brown bag lunches. Makes 12 muffins. Subscribe to Homemaking Jewels today. You may also enjoy these… Read more“Banana Nut Muffins”