Simply making your house your home
Cabbage adds a hearty flavour to a meal. It can be eaten raw in a coleslaw or cooked. I like to add it to my soups and sometimes I cook it in a casserole with some butter and salt and pepper for a side dish. And I enjoy growing it… Read more“Cabbage”
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”
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”
Buying spices in bulk saves you money, but refilling the spice jars can be a hassle and I have an easy solution. Here’s what you do: Check out these articles as well: Organizing your spices Taco seasoning Subscribe to Homemaking Jewels today.
Never throw out an overripe banana again! When you have overripe bananas simply peel, put in a small freezer bag and place in the freezer. I collect three bananas per bag as this is the amount most banana bread recipes require. And you can use them in smoothies, milkshakes or anything else… Read more“Storing Overripe Bananas”
“Get in the habit of meal planning, and soon it will become a regular part of your life.” Emily Ley, “A Simplified Life” Getting healthy, home-cooked meals on the table every day is one of the most important parts of homemaking. Meal planning can help make it happen. Why is… Read more“Meal Planning”
Gravy is poured on meat, potatoes, dressing and even vegetables so it has to taste good and be served hot. What is better for thickening gravy – cornstarch or flour? My mom always used cornstarch, so I always use cornstarch. Cornstarch is also a good alternative for those with gluten… Read more“Gravy”
This melt-in-your-mouth shortbread is by far the best I have ever had! The secret? Whip the cookie dough for 10-20 minutes with an electric mixer. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups Butter, softened 1 cup Confectioners (icing or powdered) sugar 3 cups All-purpose flour 3/4 cup Cornstarch DIRECTIONS: Enjoy! Subscribe… Read more“Whipped Shortbread”
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”
Truly a flavour of Christmas, mincemeat tarts are one of my favourites. They’re so easy to make and add variety to a treat tray. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups Mincemeat ¾ cup Plain applesauce 36 Tart shells DIRECTIONS: Time-saving tip: Buy pre-made mincemeat and tart shells to save time with this recipe. Here’s… Read more“Mincemeat Tarts”
