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”

Beef Stew

The secret to melt in your mouth beef is to cook it low and slow. This recipe provides two methods – in the slow cooker and in the oven. Either way, it will be delicious. The slow cooker is the best option for a busy weekday meal. This recipe was… Read more“Beef Stew”

Broccoli Salad

Broccoli Salad - a delicious combination of broccoli, onion, cheese and bacon.

Broccoli salad is a delicious addition to my collection of favourite salads. This is a basic recipe, but you can get creative with it by adding raisins, dried cranberries or nuts. You can also substitute some of the broccoli with cauliflower for a bit more flare. Thank you for subscribing… Read more“Broccoli Salad”

Mrs. Stewart’s Clam Chowder

One of my favourite things to do in the summer is go out to the Cavendish sand dunes and collect clams for chowder. This clam chowder has earned high praise from many. Not bad for a mainland girl! Check out these recipes as well: Thank you for subscribing to Homemaking… Read more“Mrs. Stewart’s Clam Chowder”

Nuts and Bolts

These Nuts and Bolts are a nice contrast to all the sweets around at Christmas time. A tasty addition to a “Handmade Christmas” package.