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This Swiss steak supreme makes a rich gravy and can be made in the slow cooker for an easy weekday meal. I serve it over mashed potatoes with a garden salad on the side. Serves 6. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups Tomato sauce 1 tsp Dried whole oregano 1 tsp … Read more“Swiss Steak Supreme”
This is the nicest sweet and sour recipe I’ve ever made. A good, balanced flavor. Serve over rice or noodles with a vegetable stir-fry.
With a little bit of planning, the slow cooker can be your best friend in your kitchen. Knowing that supper will be ready after a busy day and coming home to the aroma of wholesome food cooking is a good thing. Benefits and Tips Some favorite slow cooker recipes: Chilli… Read more“Slow Cooker Helpful Hints”
Spaghetti squash is full of nutrients and low in calories making it a healthy substitute for pasta. My husband and I were pleasantly surprised by how much we enjoyed this. I chose to assemble it in individual portions for a different presentation. Serve with garden salad and garlic bread. Oh,… Read more“Spaghetti Squash Lasagna”
Chicken tetrazzini is a delicious way to use leftover chicken. Serve with Caesar Salad made with homemade croutons. You can also make it with leftover turkey. Find this recipe in my new book Meal Planning Made Easy Do you struggle to get healthy, homecooked meals on the table? Do you feel… Read more“Chicken Tetrazzini”
A weekday meal that is easy to prepare, Spanish rice is a favourite way to use leftover ham. Use your enamel cast iron pot for a one-pot meal. Serves 4-6. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup Long grain rice 1 cup Water 1 can (28 oz) Stewed tomatoes 1… Read more“Spanish Rice”
Use your leftover chilli in a taco salad – a quick and healthy weekday meal. I like to serve up individual salads for each person. INGREDIENTS (amounts are determined by your personal preference): DIRECTIONS: Prepare vegetables and cheese. Layer ingredients on a dinner plate as listed – lettuce, onion, tomato, cheese,… Read more“Taco Salad”
Never throw out an overripe banana again! When you have overripe bananas simply peel, put in a small freezer bag and place in the freezer. I collect three bananas per bag as this is the amount most banana bread recipes require. And you can use them in smoothies, milkshakes or anything else… Read more“Storing Overripe Bananas”
I remember the first time I had tuna casserole. My mom got the recipe from a lady at church. I thought it was great because that recipe had sour cream and onion potato chips sprinkled on top. And in our house that was a treat! My version does not have… Read more“Tuna Casserole”
“Get in the habit of meal planning, and soon it will become a regular part of your life.” Emily Ley, “A Simplified Life” Getting healthy, home-cooked meals on the table every day is one of the most important parts of homemaking. Meal planning can help make it happen. Why is… Read more“Meal Planning”
