Easy Paella

This is a fast and simple recipe for paella with seafood and sausage. 3 fresh chorizo or Italian sausages1 onion, diced1 stalk celery, diced1 clove garlic, crushed1/2 tsp turmeric1/4 tsp marjoram3 cups chicken broth1 1/2 cups rice1 can diced tomatoes1 can baby clams, drained450g bag of raw shrimp/prawns, peeled and deveined1/2 cup frozen peas Remove sausage from…

Veggie-Packed Meat Sauce, 3 Ways

I’ve been away for the last few days visiting my parents on beautiful Vancouver Island. So to make up for depriving you of recipes, here is a 3-way. Now don’t get too excited, it’s probably not what you’re thinking! This is a recipe you can use in 3 different meals so it saves you time…

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…

Flaxseed Pizza Dough

This tasty and healthy pizza dough is ready in no time. Printable Recipe 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 2 tbsp flaxseed meal 2 1/4 tsp of quick-rising yeast 1/2 tsp salt 2/3 cup warm water 2 tsp olive oil 2 tsp honey Combine flours, flax, yeast and salt in a bowl….

My Favourite Sandwiches

Here are a couple of sandwiches I really like. They’re easy to make and taste so good! Grilled ham, cheese and guacamole sandwich: Pretty straighforward directions: place slices of cheese and ham on bread. Spread guacamole onto another slice of bread and place on top. Grill it like you would a grilled cheese sandwich (I use…

Perogie Casserole

Here’s a great way to enjoy perogies in an easy one-dish meal. Printable Recipe 1 package of your favourite frozen perogies (I used Cheemo Feta and Spinach perogies) 1 can mushroom soup 1 can diced tomatoes 1 cup diced turkey kielbasa (Ukrainian sausage) 1 cup grated cheddar cheese Place frozen perogies in a casserole dish. Top…

Squaghetti and Meat Sauce

Here is a nice change from the usual spaghetti dish, using spaghetti squash to replace the pasta. It has a similar texture to spaghetti with the sweet and nutty flavour of a squash.   1 lb ground beef1 chopped green pepper1 jar of tomato pasta sauce1 medium spaghetti squasholive oilgarlic powder Brown meat in a large non-stick…

Chili

This is a good basic chili recipe that I got from my mom. We had it a lot when I was a kid and now I make it for my family. It’s so easy too- even Tony has made it! 1lb of ground beef1 chopped onion1 14oz can of crushed tomatoes1/2 of a 14 oz can…

Tuna Tetrazzini

A creamy, cheesy tuna cassserole that’s ready in no time. It’s my go-to recipe when I can’t think of anything else to make! 1 tsp olive oil 1/2 finely chopped onion 1 finely chopped stalk of celery 4 cups rotini 1 can mushroom soup 1/2 can of milk 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese…

Spinach & Cheese Ravioli with Pumpkin Pesto Sauce

This is one of the fastest meals I know, it’s ready in less that 10 minutes. It’s yummy, and your kids will have no clue you’re feeding them spinach and pumpkin! 350g spinach and cheese ravioli (I like Olivieri) 1/3 cup pumpkin puree 2 tbsp jarred basil pesto 1 tbsp parmesan cheese Add ravioli to…