Scottish Shortbread 2 Ways: Gluten-Free & Old Fashioned
I asked each of my family members and some close friends what was their favourite holiday treat was. Unsurprisingly, 4 of them came back with Scottish Shortbread. Scottish Shortbread has been included...
View ArticleCopycat: Colourful Quinoa Salad
Colourful Quinoa Salad We have been obsessed Costco shopping ever since my mother in law introduced us to warehouse shopping. Since moving to the mountains, we get most of our meat from Costco, and...
View ArticleRanch Pasta Salad
Pasta salad is one of my summer go-to recipes. When I’ve got a stack of fresh veggies in my fridge that are on their last legs, this is the best way to use them all up. If there’s one thing my...
View ArticleMake-Ahead Sunshine Breakfast Smoothie
One of my favorite ways to save time and get a healthy meal in the morning is with the Make-Ahead Sunshine Breakfast Smoothie. You can make these pre-made packages with any combination of fruit,...
View ArticleEasy Ham and Broccoli Quiche
Easy Ham and Broccoli Quiche is the perfect choice for a quick weeknight meal when you are short on groceries but need to get the troops fed. Eggs are so easy to work with and packed with protein,...
View ArticleSlow Cooker Shredded Mexican Chicken
Slow Cooker Shredded Mexican Chicken is one of those family-favourite dishes that can be prepped ahead and popped in the slow cooker to bubble away contently, ready for your return. As winter drags...
View ArticleChicken Tortilla Soup
10 Chicken Tortilla Soup The weather is warm enough that I want to be eating light, fresh, spring inspired foods. But it’s freezing out there today. This soup is the perfect compromise. It’s light and...
View ArticleStrawberry Vanilla Greek Yogurt Pops
These last couple of weeks we have been getting a bit of a preview of the warm summer months ahead. We’re not quite there yet, but this has me switching gears in the kitchen to full on summer cooking...
View ArticleCheeseburger Noodle Casserole
Next to slow cooker meals, casseroles are my favourite weekday meal. They don’t need too much prep and once they are in the oven, just set the timer and relax until dinner is ready. Another thing I...
View ArticleHappy Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
Who doesn’t love Chocolate Chip Cookies? If you’re going to celebrate Chocolate Chip Cookie day, you might as well go with the classic. The back of the Chippits bag has been the place to find my...
View ArticlePeaches and Cream Pie
Peaches and Cream Pie For our wedding, there was only a few requests that my husband, Doug had to include. One was that his grandmother bake a few Peaches & Cream pies for us, as it is his...
View ArticleSpaghetti Squash Bake
This season is a busy one on the farm. We’re currently trying to harvest all the things, and do bed preparation before fall and winter truly sets in. My squash hill has been quietly doubling in size...
View ArticleThanksgiving Sides To Make This Year
The highlight of any Thanksgiving dinner is the turkey. But that bird needs some accompaniment and this roundup features a delicious selection of sides to choose from. Knock it out of the park this...
View ArticleHomemade Turkey Soup
Homemade Turkey Soup My dad loves turkey. Full on, no holds barred – LOVES it. Every Thanksgiving and Christmas, he searches out the largest possible bird that will still fit in his oven. After the...
View ArticleEasy Turkey Pot Pie
Easy Turkey Pot Pie Turkey has been the center of many family gatherings as long as I can remember. Each Thanksgiving and Christmas, my family would divide the dishes to bring a large spread together...
View ArticleDate Night + 4 Finger Food Recipes
Date Night In Last month, date night for us was a total budget buster. We dropped the kids off at the local indoor playground ($45), had supper ($60), and then didn’t know what to do with ourselves...
View ArticleGrape Jelly BBQ Sauce Meatballs
Grape Jelly BBQ Sauce Meatballs It just feels like crockpot season again to me! I can’t quite put my finger on if it’s because of the cooler nights and a few dashes of snow, or if that daylight...
View ArticleDipped Oreos
Dipped Oreos Several years ago, I made these treats as a gift one Christmas and ate entirely too many of them. Surfing through the archives more recently, I came across them and was struck by just how...
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