Creamy Braised Pork Chops

Tender and tasty creamy braised pork chop. Rice pilaf and cooked vegetables complete the meal. Julia Stewart photo.

This variation of Melissa Bagnall’s recipe makes tasty, tender pork chops that are ready in less than half an hour. Perfect for a weekday meal. You may also enjoy these recipes: Best at home steak BBQ pulled pork sandwiches Subscribe to Homemaking Jewels today!

Hamburger and Vegetable Soup

Come home to this hearty homemade soup when you make it in the crock pot. Makes a big batch so you will have some leftovers. You may also enjoy these recipes: Beef Stew Italian Sausage and Tortellini Soup Subscribe to Homemaking Jewels today!

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.