Bean Soup

A bowl full of hearty bean soup with hot biscuits on the side.

This colourful and hearty bean soup is full of flavour and nutrients – comfort food at its best! It also puts a leftover ham bone to good use. Try these recipes as well: Thank you for subscribing to Homemaking Jewels.

Italian Sausage and Tortellini Soup

Italian Sausage and Tortellini Soup in a tomato base.

This is delicious! We like things a little on the spicy side so I use spicy Italian sausage and add cayenne pepper. Preparation and cooking time: 1 hr Serves: 6-8 INGREDIENTS: 1 lb                             Italian sausage, spicy or mild 1                                  Large onion, diced 2 cups                        Mushrooms, sliced 2                                  Carrots, shredded or… Read more“Italian Sausage and Tortellini Soup”

Buffalo Mussels

Buffalo Mussels topped with blue cheese dressing.

If you love hot wings, you will love these Buffalo Mussels. When my husband, Stephen, owned Ship to Shore Restaurant on PEI, he worked with his chef to come up with Buffalo Mussels. Now, with Stephen’s input, I have concocted this recipe that seems pretty close to the original. INGREDIENTS:… Read more“Buffalo Mussels”

PEI Blue Mussel Salad

INGREDIENTS: Here is a different, but delicious way to serve mussels. The added flavors of the infused olive oil and balsamic vinegar gives this salad the “Wow” factor. 5 lbs                     Blue mussels, steamed and out of shell 2                           Carrots, peeled and shredded 1                           Medium red onion, cut into thin… Read more“PEI Blue Mussel Salad”

Creamy Coleslaw

Delicious Creamy Coleslaw

This creamy coleslaw accompanies many meals easily and is a delicious addition to any picnic or BBQ. You can find this and other great recipes in my book Meal Planning Made Easy. Do you struggle to get healthy, homecooked meals on the table? Do you feel overwhelmed by the idea… Read more“Creamy Coleslaw”

Simple Stovetop Rice

Cooked stove top rice, light and fluffy

Don’t have a rice cooker? No problem. You don’t need one! Here is a fool proof way to make rice on the stove top. Simple stovetop rice is featured in my book Meal Planning Made Easy. Do you struggle to get healthy, homecooked meals on the table? Do you feel… Read more“Simple Stovetop Rice”

Main Dishes

Swiss steak served over mashed potatoes. Salad on the side

The main dish is what I build my meal plan around. It will be a fairly straight forward recipe that doesn’t take too much prep time and it is often a meal-in-one that only requires the addition of a salad. As you look through these recipes you will find I… Read more“Main Dishes”

Ultimate Macaroni Salad

Ultimate Macaroni Salad served with baked beans and fresh veggies.

Ultimate macaroni salad can be served as a main dish or as a side, and is a great addition to a family picnic. You can double it up easily to feed an army of friends and relatives. I like to serve it with my baked beans. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup                          Macaroni… Read more“Ultimate Macaroni Salad”

Vegetables

Chicken Stir-fry with lots of vegetables

Vegetables are arguably the best part of any meal. They add nutrition, flavour, texture and colour to every meal. My vegetables are often cooked into the main dish, simply steamed for a side dish or served as a salad. Sometimes there’s a recipe for my vegetable dishes. These are what… Read more“Vegetables”