This Carrot and Apple Slaw makes for a great side to any meal and doubles perfectly as a quick snack. With a hint of sweetness, this fresh slaw will have everyone in your family asking for seconds. As a kid, this was my absolute favourite […]
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Turkey Meatloaf
This turkey meatloaf is made to cater to the kiddos. With a little bit of tasty cheese and a perfectly curated sauce, ahem… ketchup, every child will be wanting more. Growing up, we only ever had meatloaf on special occasions. I never understood why because […]
Roasted Beer Can Chicken
I’ve always been a big fan of oven-roasted skin-on bone-in chicken, but baking a whole chicken was always very intimidating. That was until my late mother-in-law introduced me to beer can chicken. Though this recipe is not hers, we do make this beer can chicken […]
Everyday French Toast (Freezer-Friendly)
French toast does not have to be a special weekend meal. Make a double batch and freeze to throw into a toaster and serve mid-week, or pack it for a school lunch. Everyday French toast is for every day of the week, or any day […]
Freezer Meal: Shepherd’s Pie
Preparation Put the ground meat into a large frying pan and cook on low heat. The low heat allows the release of the liquid from the meat without cooking it off quickly. We want all that goodness for our sauce. Stir the meat occasionally to […]
Taco Mac and Cheese
This taco mac and cheese is a little bit taco and a little bit mac and cheese. It’s really the best of both worlds—Taco-spiced ground beef with cheesy macaroni. Add your favourite toppings to really make each plate catered to everyone in the family. It’s […]
Hot Oatmeal Bowl
A hot oatmeal bowl is a perfect breakfast for a cold winter morning. However, if you add some fresh berries when they’re in season it also becomes a very suitable summer dish. Also known as porridge in some parts of the world, oatmeal is a […]
‘Everything In’ Breakfast Frittata with Potatoes
‘Everything-in’ in this breakfast frittata with potatoes means that you can literally add everything in your fridge. This dish is the perfect way to use up leftover vegetables from the week. It’s a dish I often make right before grocery pick-up just to clear out […]
Meal Planning 101: Learn the Dos and Don’ts
Every morning we have breakfast, we chat, we battle toddler appetite shifts and as soon as we’re finished, I ask “What do you want for dinner?”. Every day Kyle looks at me like I’m a crazy person. I remember that look, I used to give […]