This is such a great, easy recipe for ‘fried’ rice that’s actually baked. I love that it makes enough for leftovers or to feed a crowd at a potluck. Use the leftovers with a fried egg for an even easier, and very tasty second meal. Enjoy! Baked Wild Rice: Ingredients 2 cups wild rice (or brown rice) 3 1/2 cups of broth (chicken or vegetable.  Or, use a combination of water and broth) 1 tsp garlic salt 2 tsp onion[...]

This (or a variation of it) has been in my family for a long time.  My grandmother used to make a giant roasting pan of stew when the whole family would go for a visit (although she would make biscuits with hers). To this day, it’s still a yummy, hearty, warm meal that I’ve changed into a slow cooker recipe to make it easier on busy days. Serve it with fresh bread maker whole wheat flax bread. Slow Cooker Beef[...]

Still one of my favourite recipes, easy to make and can feed a huge crowd if I need it to.  My family loves it, and even the kids eat it!  I pair them with mashed cauliflower or mashed potatoes.  Enjoy! While I’m making enough to serve 8 tonight, the recipe below is for 4.   Saucy Slow Cooker Ribs – Ingredients 2 racks of back ribs (Superstore has them on sale for about $6.50 each right now, but other times[...]

by Ezmy I do so love soup in the winter. There is just nothing better than staying in with a good glass of something red, a gigantic loaf of crusty bread, and a big bowl of hearty soup. Especially when the whole family has a cold they just can’t seem to shake…   For the Dumplings:   2 heaping tablespoons of cornmeal 2 heaping tablespoons of all-purpose flour ¼ cup softened or melted butter water to dough-i-fy salt and pepper[...]

As I am preparing my ‘gifting’ baking – the treats I make to give away – I made this easy and sweet chocolate bark.  It looks pretty and festive and tastes divine. Ingredients: White chocolate Wafers (about 2 cups) 1/2 cup-3/4 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup-3/4 cup chopped, unsalted pistachios Directions: In a microwave safe bowl, melt the chocolate for 1 minute.  Stir.  Continue to heat for 30 second intervals and stir to help melt. When the chocolate is melted,[...]

This recipe is a tradition in my house, and for the first time my grandmother’s hand cookie press wasn’t working this year.  It made me very sad that I could use it (and get my usual cookie shapes) but instead I rolled the dough into a tube shape, let it firm up in the fridge and sliced it.  It was easy to do and the results are still tasty. Enjoy! Buttery Shortbread *adapted from recipe originally posted on www.bitofmomsense.com Ingredients[...]

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After attending Blissdom Canada earlier this month, one of the sponsors, Kraft Canada, gave out bags of their little Kraft caramels. This is how I decided to use them: For the chocolate cake, I used this 5 minute cake-in-a-mug recipe.  It made a tall mug that I cut for each guest. To make the caramel, I microwaved some caramel squares and milk for about a minute, and stirred.  I drizzled that on the cake. The ice cream is from local[...]

Recipe: Traditional Macaroni and Cheese Summary: Just like grandma used to make (if you are looking for healthy, this isn’t it. Looking for tasty? BINGO! Ingredients 1 box elbow macaroni 2 tbsp Butter 2 tbsp flour 3 cups milk 1/2 tsp pepper 2 cups grated sharp cheese Instructions Cook the macaroni Meanwhile, in a sauce pan melt the butter and add the flour, stirring until well blended and thick. Add milk, about 1/2 a cup at a time. Whisk until[...]

Trust me on this one, treating cauliflower like potatoes is one of the best ways to prepare this under appreciated vegetable.   You’ll be using it as a side dish and fooling the family for many years to come! Enjoy 1- Steam cauliflower until very soft.  Drain and add to empty pot. 2-Add 3 tablespoons of butter, salt and pepper Use and immersion blender to blend and cream. 3-Add additional salt and pepper (if desired) to taste Serve and enjoy!