It’s Christmas time! My kids have been anxiously waiting for Christmas ever since Halloween ended. Needless to say it’s been a long wait, but the day is drawing near. Since the holiday season is upon us, so I’d like to share some of the Christmas goodies we’ve been enjoying. Banana Chocolate-Chip BiscottiThis was my first attempt…
Category: Cooking with Whine
Cheese-Stuffed Meatballs
It’s funny that out of the huge variety of meals that I’ve cooked, it’s still good old spaghetti that the kids will most often request. It’s a request that I’m more than happy to fulfill, since I’m a big lover of spaghetti myself. If we’re in a rush, I just pour plain pasta sauce over the noodles, but…
Low Fat Multigrain Pancakes
Growing up, my favourite time of the week was Saturday morning. My brother and I would race to be the first one downstairs to watch Saturday morning cartoons. Soon the smell of pancakes would waft into the room, and we’d be racing once again to get to the table for breakfast where a plate of…
Roast Chicken, Potatoes and Beets
If you’re looking for a classy dinner that’s easy and cheap, then this meal is the perfect solution. I normally cook with boneless and skinless chicken, but it seems to be really expensive lately, so I decided to try bone-in and skin-on chicken legs with thighs. They were much cheaper, and I was very impressed…
Pumpkin Enchiladas
Pumpkins are so versatile. They taste great in sweet baked goods, but they’re also wonderful in savoury meals such as this enchilada recipe. I’ve seen many versions of pumpkin echiladas floating around Pinterest, and they inspired me to make my own. They take a bit of work, but they are so worth it! I think they make a great Saturday night…
Spiced Apple Cookies
I love the fall. I love watching the leaves changing colours, smelling the crisp morning air, wearing cozy sweaters, cuddling up with a warm cup of tea, and best of all I love baking in the fall. These spiced apple cookies are the perfect fall treat, with sweet and juicy apples and a comforting blend of cinnamon,…
Gnocchi and Chickpea Skillet Dinner
Homemade gnocchi can be a lot of fun to make but it’s also time-consuming, so sometimes I like to just buy the prepackaged kind. It makes a quick and tasty addition to so many meals, like this skillet dinner that I like to make. You can pretty much throw in whatever veggies and meat that…
Cranberry Sauce
Canadian Thanksgiving has already come and gone, but I’m posting this great recipe for homemade cranberry sauce in time for American Thanksgiving, and of course it’s perfect for Christmas too. I always bought canned cranberry sauce for the holidays because I thought making my own sauce would be too much work. Then this year when…
Chocolate Chia Pudding
Remember Chia Pets? “Ch-ch-ch-chia!” Well it turns out those little seeds that grow ‘hair’ on silly clay figures are actually really good for you. Who knew? They can help balance blood sugar, promote weight loss by helping you feel full longer, and are the richest plant source of omega-3 fatty acids. My family doesn’t like…
La Compote de Pommes (Apple Sauce)
I’ve been pretty impressed with how many fun fall activities both Cole and Bennett have been doing at school lately. Bennett has had a field trip to the library, hosted a tea party for the parents, and roasted pumpkin seeds. Cole has gone to the pumpkin patch, learned how to curl, and made pumpkin pie. One…
Food and Whine 