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Spaghetti squash is full of nutrients and low in calories making it a healthy substitute for pasta. My husband and I were pleasantly surprised by how much we enjoyed this. I chose to assemble it in individual portions for a different presentation. Serve with garden salad and garlic bread. Oh,… Read more“Spaghetti Squash Lasagna”
Chicken tetrazzini is a delicious way to use leftover chicken. Serve with Caesar Salad made with homemade croutons. You can also make it with leftover turkey. Serves 6. INGREDIENTS: 250 G Medium egg noodles 1 cup Fresh mushrooms, sliced 2 tbsp Butter 2 tbsp All-purpose flour… Read more“Chicken Tetrazzini”
A weekday meal that is easy to prepare, Spanish rice is a favourite way to use leftover ham. Use your enamel cast iron pot for a one-pot meal. Serves 4-6. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup Long grain rice 1 cup Water 1 can (28 oz) Stewed tomatoes 1… Read more“Spanish Rice”
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”
We have the privilege of living on Prince Edward Island and having access to fresh, world-renowned seafood all year round. P.E.I.’s world famous oysters are a particular treat. Some people love them raw. I love them baked. First things first. How do you open an oyster? Here is a video of my… Read more“Baked Oysters”
Turkey dinner isn’t complete without the dressing, and a homemade bread dressing makes it even better! INGREDIENTS: (NOTE: These measurements are approximations and can be easily adjusted to your desired taste and texture. The secret to a good homemade dressing is adding the right amount of seasoning, so be sure… Read more“Bread Dressing or Stuffing for Turkey Dinner”
The smell of roast turkey cooking in the oven is a sure sign of a special occasion. I choose not to stuff my turkey because of food safety precautions and dietary restrictions. INGREDIENTS: 1 Turkey 1 Large onion, cut into large pieces 4 cups Chicken broth 1 –… Read more“Roast Turkey”
Turkey dinner, a traditional Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner is a lot of work to prepare and clean-up. Here are my thoughts on making this feast as easy as possible so it’s enjoyable for everyone, including the chef! Step 1: Plan the Menu A week or two before the event, plan the… Read more“Turkey Dinner De-Stressed”
Homemade cranberry sauce is easy to make and so much better than store bought. Adjust the recipe to any amount you want keeping the 2:1:1 ratio. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups Fresh cranberries 1 cup Water 1 cup Granulated sugar DIRECTIONS: Wash cranberries thoroughly and pick out any bad ones. Put cranberries… Read more“Cranberry Sauce”
You can’t go wrong adding this favourite no bake cookie to your treat tray. And it’s so quick and easy to make! For Christmas I rolled the mounds into balls for a different presentation. Makes two dozen. INGREDIENTS: ¼ cup Butter ¾ cup Granulated sugar 3 tbsp … Read more“No Bake Chocolate Balls”
