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.

Tips for meal planning success

Make meal planning a part of your routine. Motivation Taking care of yourself and your family is your number one priority and healthy eating is a cornerstone for ensuring a healthy body. Cooking is a labour of love. If you are cooking for one, cook things you can share with… Read more“Tips for meal planning success”

Chilli con carne

A pot full of hearty chili. Perfect for a cold winter's day.

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”

Ranger Cookies

“We’ll eat our ranger cookies up because they’re such a treat.” ~Geneva Hiebert Ranger cookies are crispy chewy cookies packed with pantry ingredients. This recipe makes a big batch so they just might last a few days… Makes 5 – 6 dozen. Check out these delicious cookies: Thank you for… Read more“Ranger Cookies”

Taco Seasoning

Bowl of taco seasoning spices

Taco night is a family favourite and rotates through the meal plan regularly. Use this taco seasoning to make the perfect tacos and fill your kitchen with the familiar smell of taco night. Check out these posts as well. Thank you for subscribing to Homemaking Jewels.

Tacos – Yay! It’s taco night!

All the usual fillings for tacos - seasoned hamburger, cheese, lettuce, tomato, salsa

The familiar taste and smell of tacos takes me back to my childhood. Although a messy challenge to eat, tacos are still one of my favourite meals. For healthier tacos, make your own taco seasoning. You might like these posts as well: Thank you for subscribing to Homemaking Jewels.

Corn Chowder

Creamy corn chowder topped with crispy bacon bits.

This corn chowder recipe is the product of a cooking class. When the kids didn’t want to eat clam chowder, I turned on my creative thinking for a few minutes and came up with this concoction. It quickly became a favourite on my meal plan. For an added smoky flavour,… Read more“Corn Chowder”

Working from home – a new normal for many

The daily routine She had a realtor in to list the house one week before the pandemic shut everything down. She was done. Done with the commute. Done with late suppers. Done with busy all the time. Rachel Reeves and her husband Ryan live 30 minutes from Summerside, P.E.I. where… Read more“Working from home – a new normal for many”