Tag: meal prep

maple dijon dressing in mason jar

Quick Maple Dijon Dressing and Marinade

Maple Dijon Salad Dressing is very versatile. It is perfect for any salad or bowl and makes a delicious marinade. Homemade maple Dijon salad dressing and marinade is perfect for last-minute sides or for days where cooking is just not your priority.  It’s a really […]

Homemade School-Safe Granola

Homemade school-safe granola is a go-to snack that makes you feel good about what you’re serving your kids. I can just eat this homemade school-safe granola by the spoonful. I love granola and I thought having a child in school will put a damper on […]

Scooping corn salsa on a spoon out of a full bowl on a cutting board.

Simple Corn Salsa

This simple corn salsa is a refreshing and sweet addition to any meal either as a side or as a topping. Its versatility to use fresh or canned corn makes it possible to enjoy any time of year. With just 5 ingredients this simple corn […]

Plated ginger lentil muffin with butter

Carrot Ginger Lentil Muffins

Carrot ginger lentil muffins are so flavourful you will never know that we are hiding protein-packed lentils inside. These healthy carrot ginger lentil muffins are a great way to get some added nutrients into my kids’ diets. The carrots are an added vegetable and the […]

beef vegetable and barely soup served in a bowl with parsley garnish

Beef Vegetable and Barley Soup

This beef vegetable and barley soup is full of flavour and nutrients, and is hearty enough for a meal all on its own. A hot steamy bowl of hearty beef vegetable and barley soup is the perfect lunch on a cold day. This soup is […]

green and pink plastic container

Tips on How to Use Leftovers Effectively

Using leftovers effectively can be very intimidating for some people. Most people just reheat leftovers and serve them the same way they did two nights ago. No wonder the family cringes at the thought of eating yesterday’s food! Now, don’t get me wrong. There are some […]

plated creamy dijon chicken

Creamy Dijon Chicken

You won’t believe the transformation of chicken thighs in this delicious creamy Dijon chicken recipe. This flavourful sauce will impress your whole family when you whip this recipe up in the middle of the week. Creamy Dijon chicken is one of the simplest dishes you […]

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 […]

Easy Green Pancakes in a Blender

Beautiful, tasty and healthy green pancakes are also very easy to make in a blender. The perfect St. Patrick’s Day breakfast. And once your kids try these, they will want them every other day. They are delicious, colourful and have some added nutrients with a […]

Sausage tomato spaghetti

Sausage Tomato Pasta with Vegetables

This sausage tomato pasta is the perfect dump dinner. It’s very versatile and can include any vegetables that you have on hand like asparagus, mushrooms, spinach, and bell peppers.   When you think pasta, you think spaghetti in tomato sauce so this sausage tomato spaghetti […]

breakfast quesadilla served with salsa

Quick and Easy Breakfast Quesadilla

A breakfast quesadilla is a quick and delicious way to spice up your breakfast. Hearty, tasty and full of nutrients this breakfast quesadilla is the perfect way to change up your egg routine. Eggs are a versatile breakfast ingredient and one way to change them […]

Kotlety Mielone – Pork Patties

They look like a hamburger but taste like a meatball. These pork patties, known as kotlety mielone in Polish, will surprise you with their flavour and simplicity. This is one of my absolute favourite dishes in the whole world. It is so simple and so […]