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“Good apple pies are a considerable part of our domestic happiness.” ~Jane Austen There really is nothing like the smell of an apple pie baking in the oven. The house fills with a warm aroma of apples and spices, and bids anyone who enters, “Welcome!” If you are looking for the perfect… Read more“Traditional Apple Pie”
This is my version of a recipe I discovered many years ago in Treats to Remember, a cookbook put together by the UBC Bakeshop. It is one of my favourite apple desserts and is quick and easy to make. Similar to an apple crisp, this is a wonderful combination of… Read more“Apple Betty”
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”
Rhubarb is a seasonal favorite. Enjoy it year round with Rhubarb Sauce Preserves in a Rhubarb Crisp, pie or simply on ice cream. INGREDIENTS: 16 cups Rhubarb, washed and cut into ½ inch slices 4 cups Granulated sugar 1 cup Water 1 tsp Nutmeg DIRECTIONS: In a large, heavy… Read more“Rhubarb Sauce Preserves”
As children, these cookies were a favorite for me and my sisters. When we would visit Nana and Grandpa’s, sometimes Auntie Linda would have made up a batch of these and we all loved them. They are sure to become a family favorite for you too! INGREDIENTS: ½ cup Butter… Read more“Auntie Linda’s Oatmeal Coconut Cookies”
This is my go to biscuit recipe. Crunchy on the outside; light and flaky on the inside. Serve hot from the oven with butter and jam. From “Aunt Maud’s Recipe Book”. Subscribe to Homemaking Jewels today. Thank you for subscribing to Homemaking Jewels.
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”
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”
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”
The perfect combo of banana and chocolate, these banana chip muffins never last long. And they’re a good way to use your overripe bananas. Makes 12 muffins. INGREDIENTS: 1 ¾ cup All-purpose flour ½ cup Granulated sugar 1 tbsp Baking powder ½ tsp Salt ½ cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 … Read more“Banana Chip Muffins”
