Chicken Fricot

Chicken fricot is a traditional Acadian stew. Although often served with dumplings, I usually serve it with French biscuits. I was introduced to chicken fricot at the Farmers’ Bank of Rustico and Doucet House Museum on Prince Edward Island during an Acadian experiential meal. The three-course meal started with the… Read more“Chicken Fricot”

Meal Planning Made Easy is now available on Amazon!

Meal Planning Made Easy is now available on Amazon.ca and Amazon.com. Meal Planning Made Easy is a complete guide to meal planning. It offers strategies that will save you time and money and will reduce the stress around getting healthy meals on the table regularly. This book includes eight weeks… Read more“Meal Planning Made Easy is now available on Amazon!”

Book Release – Meal Planning Made Easy

I am thrilled to announce the release of my first book! Meal Planning Made Easy is a complete guide to meal planning. It offers strategies that will save you time and money, and will reduce the stress around getting healthy meals on the table regularly. This book also includes eight… Read more“Book Release – Meal Planning Made Easy”

Lefse

Lefse is a thin Norwegian potato flatbread. Because of my Norwegian heritage on my dad’s side, lefse was something my mom would make around Christmas. She learned how to make it from my great-grandma. And now I usually make some at Christmastime too. Sometimes when I’ve made way too many… Read more“Lefse”

(Mom’s) Beef Stew

It was meet the parents night. His mother made this beef stew for him and his girlfriend because it was his favourite. It was different than what her mother made, and she thought it was delicious. After they got married this beef stew was regularly on the meal plan. Fifty… Read more“(Mom’s) Beef Stew”

Meat Sauce

The rich meaty flavour of meat sauce makes it a popular choice for many pasta dishes. Besides onion and garlic, make it with a variety of vegetables such as bell peppers, mushrooms, shredded carrots and celery, even zucchini. You can add Italian sausage for more richness and season with an… Read more“Meat Sauce”

Hamburger and Rice Casserole

This hamburger and rice casserole is a meal-in-one – perfect for busy weekdays. Serve with a salad and toasted baguette or garlic bread. If you don’t have cooked rice on hand, here is my recipe for simple stovetop rice. Subscribe to Homemaking Jewels today. Thank you for subscribing to Homemaking… Read more“Hamburger and Rice Casserole”

Lunchbox Charcuterie

Are weekday lunches getting boring? Add some interest and variety with these lunchbox charcuterie ideas. CHARCUTERIE 1: CHARCUTERIE 2: PIZZA CHARCUTERIE: NACHO CHARCUTERIE: Subscribe to Homemaking Jewels today. Check out these posts as well:

Tater Tot Shepherd’s Pie

This shepherd’s pie is a great combination of wholesome goodness with the fun of tater tots. It comes together in about one hour so is good for a weekday meal. Check out these great weekday meals as well: Mexican goulash Fully loaded chicken pot pie Sloppy Joes Subscribe to Homemaking… Read more“Tater Tot Shepherd’s Pie”

Pasta Salad

This fully-loaded creamy pasta salad is a must-have at your next picnic. A delicious addition to any salad bar. Complete your picnic with these salads: Bean salad Broccoli salad Marinated carrots Potato salad Subscribe to Homemaking Jewels today.