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”

Lobster Bubbly Bake

Make this bubbly bake with any variety of seafood such as lobster, scallops, haddock, shrimp, crab, or clams. Serve with fresh biscuits and a salad. Serves 6. You may also enjoy these posts: Cast iron cookware care and use Baking powder biscuits Mrs. Stewart’s Clam Chowder P.E.I. Blue Mussel Salad… Read more“Lobster Bubbly Bake”

Swiss Steak Supreme

This Swiss steak supreme makes a rich gravy and can be made in the slow cooker for an easy weekday meal. I serve it over mashed potatoes with a garden salad on the side. Serves 6. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups                        Tomato sauce 1 tsp                           Dried whole oregano 1 tsp                          … Read more“Swiss Steak Supreme”

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”

Spanish Rice

Spanish Rice

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”

Taco Salad

Taco salad. A bed of lettuce topped with tortilla chips, chili and cheese

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”

Meal Planning

“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”

Cranberry Sauce

Festive cranberry sauce

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”