Chilli con carne

A hearty meal for a cold winter’s day. Make a big batch so you have leftovers for lunches or quick weekday suppers. Chilli freezes well. Enjoy Chilli con carne on Chilli Cheese Potatoes or Taco Salad. Click here for helpful hints on using a slow cooker. This recipe makes a… Read more“Chilli con carne”

Zucchini Bread

The kitchen smells like autumn when this bread is baking. Loaded with flavour and texture, zucchini bread is a favourite with family and friends. Make ahead and freeze. A great addition to a brown bag lunch. In the fall, I freeze shredded zucchini in two-cup portions so I can make… Read more“Zucchini Bread”

Arlington Orchards

A visit to the apple orchard is an annual tradition for many families on Prince Edward Island I drive down a long, narrow red dirt road.  As I turn a corner I smile. Rows and rows of apple trees welcome me, their branches bowing from the weight of the bright… Read more“Arlington Orchards”

Ranger Cookies

“We’ll eat our ranger cookies up because they’re such a treat.” ~Geneva Hiebert Ranger cookies are crispy chewy cookies packed with pantry ingredients. This recipe makes a big batch so they just might last a few days… Makes 5 – 6 dozen. Check out these delicious cookies: Thank you for… Read more“Ranger Cookies”

Marinated Carrots

Baby carrots marinated in a tangy tomato sauce.

Dress up your carrots with this tangy marinade. An excellent addition to any meal. Can be made the day before. Thank you for subscribing to Homemaking Jewels.

Italian Sausage Penne

Italian Sausage Penne with a sprinkle of parmesan

Ready in 45 minutes, this is a perfect weekday meal. Spice it up a bit with spicy Italian sausage. Serves 4. Thank you for subscribing to Homemaking Jewels.

Taco Seasoning

Bowl of taco seasoning spices

Taco night is a family favourite and rotates through the meal plan regularly. Use this taco seasoning to make the perfect tacos and fill your kitchen with the familiar smell of taco night. Check out these posts as well. Thank you for subscribing to Homemaking Jewels.

Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler

Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler

One of my favourite things in the spring is seeing my rhubarb make an appearance in my perennial garden. After a long winter, it’s such a treat to enjoy garden fresh produce again. In this tart seasonal cobbler the sugar doesn’t overpower the fruit flavour. Serve with ice cream or… Read more“Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler”

Tacos – Yay! It’s taco night!

All the usual fillings for tacos - seasoned hamburger, cheese, lettuce, tomato, salsa

The familiar taste and smell of tacos takes me back to my childhood. Although a messy challenge to eat, tacos are still one of my favourite meals. For healthier tacos, make your own taco seasoning. You might like these posts as well: Thank you for subscribing to Homemaking Jewels.

Corn Chowder

Creamy corn chowder topped with crispy bacon bits.

This corn chowder recipe is the product of a cooking class. When the kids didn’t want to eat clam chowder, I turned on my creative thinking for a few minutes and came up with this concoction. It quickly became a favourite on my meal plan. For an added smoky flavour,… Read more“Corn Chowder”