A hearty meal for a cold winter’s day. Make a big batch so you have leftovers for lunches or quick weekday suppers. Chilli freezes well. Enjoy Chilli con carne on Chilli Cheese Potatoes or Taco Salad. Click here for helpful hints on using a slow cooker. This recipe makes a… Read more“Chilli con carne”
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Weekly Meal Plan – Week 4
Meal planning saves you time and money and helps you get healthy home cooked meals on the table regularly. This weeks meal plan is full of healthy, home cooked meal ideas, using simple ingredients from your pantry. DAY LUNCH SUPPER Monday Chicken Sandwich Chilli Cheese Potato Tuesday… Read more“Weekly Meal Plan – Week 4”
Main Dishes
The main dish is what I build my meal plan around. It will be a fairly straight forward recipe that doesn’t take too much prep time and it is often a meal-in-one that only requires the addition of a salad. As you look through these recipes you will find I… Read more“Main Dishes”
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”
Mexican Goulash
Make this colourful and delicious Mexican goulash in your slow cooker for an easy weekday meal. Serve with toasted baguette. Makes 10 cups. Store leftovers in individual portions for lunches. INGREDIENTS: 1 ½ lb Lean ground beef 2 tbsp Vinegar 1 tbsp Chili powder 1 tsp … Read more“Mexican Goulash”
Slow Cooker Helpful Hints
With a little bit of planning, the slow cooker can be your best friend in your kitchen. Knowing that supper will be ready after a busy day and coming home to the aroma of wholesome food cooking is a good thing. Benefits and Tips Some favorite slow cooker recipes: Chilli… Read more“Slow Cooker Helpful Hints”
Taco Salad
Use your leftover chilli in a taco salad – a quick and healthy weekday meal. I like to serve up individual salads for each person. INGREDIENTS (amounts are determined by your personal preference): DIRECTIONS: Prepare vegetables and cheese. Layer ingredients on a dinner plate as listed – lettuce, onion, tomato, cheese,… Read more“Taco Salad”