Simple Family Friendly Cooking
Oven-roasted butternut squash is a delicious side dish that’s fit for a Monday dinner or to serve for your next holiday gathering. It’s buttery, tender, earthy and slightly sweet. Oven-roasted butternut squash is a very simple dish. It’s a “set it and forget it” side […]
These Polish potato dumplings are by far the best way to repurpose leftover mashed potatoes. They are easy to make and incredibly versatile. These Polish potato dumplings, or Kopytka as we call them, are the perfect way to repurpose leftover mashed potatoes. Potato dumplings, also […]
Let this mozzarella pesto panini transform your lunch into a dining experience. The saltiness of the pesto combined with the acidity of the tomatoes is the perfect balance of flavours. If you are a fan of grilled cheese then you will love this mozzarella pesto […]
Pan-roasted asparagus is one of the easiest sides you can make and thanks to the amazing flavour of the asparagus it only needs the simplest ingredients to make it pop. Very often dinner sides are an afterthought, so when you need last-minute veggies to complete […]
This curried roasted cauliflower is flavourful, tangy and absolutely addictive. Better make a double batch to keep your family satisfied. Curried roasted cauliflower is a simple way to really change up this delicious vegetable. It’s really great in any form. I love it raw, steamed, […]
Hidden veggie mac and cheese is the perfect way to get your family to eat some extra vegetables. They won’t even notice! Veggie mac and cheese is a great enhancement to our traditional macaroni and cheese. Sometimes you need to squeeze a little extra veg […]
Apple pie pancakes are a special treat to get your pie fix without actually having to make a pie. As always, you can make a double batch and freeze some for an easy weekday breakfast. Fall is the season for apple pie but since I […]
With this easy French onion soup you get deep, sweet flavours, melty cheese and toasted bread, all in one hot bowl of delicious soup. There are many varieties of onion soup but this easy French onion soup has to be my favourite. The deep flavour […]
Put your apple picking to good use and make these fluffy and delicious Polish apple pancakes. They are Polish pancakes called Racuchy and are the perfect twist to everyday pancakes. Polish apple pancakes are a great way to dig into your apple-picking harvest. As you […]
There is nothing better than a bowl of homemade guacamole to dip your tortilla chips into. But it’s not just a great dip, it’s also a great spread and topping. This easy homemade guacamole recipe is simple, quick and yields a super healthy and delicious […]
A warm, delicious cheesy dip with corn and jalapenos. This dip makes the perfect appetizer or movie snack. You can make it as mild or spicy as you like so it’s fit for the whole family. There is nothing better than a hot dip at […]
This creamy dill potato salad is the perfect dish for your summer BBQ. It’s fresh, light and hearty making it the perfect pairing with grilled meats and vegetables. This creamy dill potato salad is the perfect side for any BBQ. The earthy taste of charred […]