Baked apples and mixed berries with a crispy topping of oats and brown sugar. 3 cups sliced and peeled cooking apples2 cups mixed berries (I used a frozen mix of blueberries, blackberries and raspberries)2 tbsp granulated sugar2 tbsp all-purpose flour1 cup rolled oats3/4 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 tsp cinnamon1/3 cup melted butter or margarine Place…
Roast Beef, 3 Ways
Get the most out of your roast by using the leftovers to make more great meals. Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding Use a 3 lb sirloin tip, round roast, or rump roast (I prefer sirloin tip but this time I used round).Heat over to 350F. The cooking time is about 25-30 minutes per pound, so this…
Beef and Spinach Pasta Bake
An easy casserole made with ground beef, rotini, spinach in a creamy tomato sauce, and of course lots of cheese. 1 onion, diced1 clove crushed garlic1 lb lean ground beef1 jar (26 oz) of your favourite pasta sauce1 can condensed mushroom soup1/4 cup parmesan cheese1 pkg (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained1 pkg (375g) whole…
Roasted Chickpeas
Try roasting chickpeas for a tasty snack that’s high in fibre. 1 can of chickpeas1 tsp olive oil1/4 tsp salt1/2 tsp garlic powder Preheat oven to 425F. Drain and rinse chickpeas. Pat dry and place on a greased baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes. Shake the pan to move the chickpeas around and place back…
Mexican Yes-I-Can
Black beans and vegetables topped with a cornbread crust. It’s easy to make and tastes delicious! Tony and I both liked this one a lot. It’s like having chili and cornbread all in one, and we both thought that was pretty neat. The boys didn’t like it that much. Cole refused to even try it, and…
Light Wheat Rolls
These wholesome dinner rolls have a beautiful spiraled crust and a lovely light and buttery texture. They’re a great accompaniment to any meal. Printable Recipe 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast 1 3/4 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)1/2 cup white sugar1 teaspoon salt1/4 cup butter, melted and cooled1 egg, beaten2 1/4 cups…
Blueberry Banana Pancakes
Saturday morning is pancake morning at our house, and these are our favourite pancakes to eat. 1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup whole wheat flour1/2 tbsp tsp baking powder1 tbsp flaxseed meal1 cup milk1/2 tbsp lemon juice1 egg, lightly beaten1 cup blueberries1 cup bananas, mashed or chopped (however you prefer) In a measuring cup, combine milk and…
Curried Apple Stuffed Pork Tenderloin and Pilaf
Impress your guests or family with pork tenderloin and pilaf made with curried apples, mushrooms and walnuts. Believe it or not, this is really easy to make! Printable Recipe 1 pork tenderloin Stuffing2 tsp olive oil1 apple, peeled and diced1 onion, diced1 cup of mushrooms, diced1/4 cup crushed walnuts1 clove crushed garlic1 tsp curry powderdash…
Soft Oatmeal and Banana Breakfast Cookies
Use up your leftover oatmeal to make these healthy muffin-like cookies. They’re the perfect thing to grab for a nutritious breakfast when you’re in a hurry. Printable Recipe 2 cups cooked oatmeal2 mashed ripe bananas2 tbsp margarine1 egg, slightly beaten1 tsp vanilla1/2 cup raisins and/or chopped dry apricots1 cup whole wheat flour1 tsp baking powder1…
Minestrone Soup and Cheese Biscuits
My mother’s soup and biscuits have become a favourite in our family. Whenever I make this meal, I’m reminded of home. Minestrone SoupPrintable Recipe 2 tsp olive oil1 onion2 carrots2 stalks of celery2 cloves crushed garlic1 tsp oregano1 tsp basil1/2 tsp salt1/8 tsp ground pepper4 cups water1 vegetable boullion cube1 can crushed tomatoes1 can kidney beans, rinsed…
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