Zucchini Bread

The kitchen smells like autumn when this bread is baking. Loaded with flavour and texture, zucchini bread is a favourite with family and friends. Make ahead and freeze. A great addition to a brown bag lunch. In the fall, I freeze shredded zucchini in two-cup portions so I can make… Read more“Zucchini Bread”

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”

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”

Mrs. Stewart’s Clam Chowder

One of my favourite things to do in the summer is go out to the Cavendish sand dunes and collect clams for chowder. This clam chowder has earned high praise from many. Not bad for a mainland girl! Check out these recipes as well: Thank you for subscribing to Homemaking… Read more“Mrs. Stewart’s Clam Chowder”

Meatloaf

Meatloaf

This recipe is my version of “Meatloaf Extraordinaire” by Jean Pare, Company’s Coming Easy Entertaining. The first time I made it for my husband he had four helpings! It is very good. Sure to become a family favourite! Add this recipe to your next meal plan! Serve 8. INGREDIENTS: Sauce:… Read more“Meatloaf”

Chocolate Chip Cookies

This family favourite is a recipe I received at a bridal shower many years ago – Jodine’s “way better than the mother-in-laws” chocolate chip cookies. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup                          Butter, room temperature 3/4 cup                      Sugar 3/4 cup                     Brown sugar, packed 2                                  Eggs 1 tsp              … Read more“Chocolate Chip Cookies”