Tag: holiday dinner

Herbed Roasted Whole Chicken

There is something to be said for roasting the perfect herbed whole chicken in your own oven. It’s not only impressive for guests but also incredibly delicious. It’s not a quick meal but it sure is easy. I adore a whole baked chicken with herbs. […]

Oven-Roasted Butternut Squash

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 […]

Broccoli and Cheddar Soup with Rice

This broccoli and cheddar soup makes for a delicious and healthy lunch for the whole family. This vegetarian dish is hearty thanks to the cheese and brown rice. Soups are a great way to get veggies in front of your kids and this cheddar and […]

pan-roasted asparagus in a white oval bowl

Quick Pan-Roasted Asparagus

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 […]

Curried Roasted Cauliflower in a teal bowl

Curried Roasted Cauliflower

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, […]

Creamy garlic and chive mashed potatoes

Creamy Garlic and Chive Mashed Potatoes

These creamy garlic and chive mashed potatoes are super easy to make and full of delicious flavours. Thanks to the sour cream they are extra thick and tasty. Creamy garlic and chive mashed potatoes are so fluffy and full of flavour they will elevate your […]

hidden veggie Mac and cheese in a bowl

Hidden Veggie Mac and Cheese

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 […]

creamy leek and potato soup in a bowl with chives and croutons

Cream of Leek and Potato Soup (without cream)

This cream of leek and potato soup requires no cream to be creamy. With the perfect proportions of potatoes and stock, and a blender, we make the healthiest creamy soup with homemade croutons. Creamy leek and potato soup is delicious and extra healthy since we […]

Maple brown sugar carrots as a side dish to Caesar salad and meatloaf

Maple Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots

Maple brown sugar carrots are the best way to spruce up carrots, and the easiest way to get your toddler to eat them. This recipe is super simple and oh so delicious! Maple brown sugar carrots are sure to be a hit at any family […]

Easy French Onion Soup

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 […]

Homemade mac and cheese in a bowl topped with parmesan with tea cloth

Homemade Simple Macaroni and Cheese

There is nothing more delicious, and well-liked by toddlers, than warm creamy homemade macaroni and cheese. Homemade macaroni and cheese is a simple and favoured dish in most households with young kids. I never made macaroni and cheese until my firstborn became a toddler and […]

Carrot and Apple Slaw

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 […]