Vegetable Stir-fry

This is a great stir-fry to add to the menu for homemade Chinese food. I like to use a bag of frozen Asian vegetables so I don’t have to spend a lot of time with prep. You can make it a meal by adding cooked chicken, beef or pork and… Read more“Vegetable Stir-fry”

Entertaining Simplified

It was Thanksgiving 1996. I lived at a college on a mountain in British Columbia and I knew there were students attending the college who were going to be alone for the long weekend. At 21 years old, I decided to tackle my first turkey dinner and invite them over…. Read more“Entertaining Simplified”

Grocery Shopping

assorted vegetable lot

Grocery shopping is a planned event for me. It’s not something I particularly enjoy, so I go prepared. Shopping list. Check. Bags. Check. I enter the store and follow the same path every time solely focused on the task. Working off my list, I’m usually in and out within 30… Read more“Grocery Shopping”

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.

Meal planning – never ask “What’s for supper?” again

A meal plan chalkboard is on Samantha Arsenault’s kitchen wall. The whole family participates in planning the meals and they enjoy keeping track of “what’s for supper”. Arsenault is married with three young children and works full-time as a registered nurse. She is busy balancing family and work, and meal… Read more“Meal planning – never ask “What’s for supper?” again”

Chicken and Asparagus Casserole

Asparagus is one of the first things to come up in my garden every spring. This chicken and asparagus casserole is a tasty way to serve a favourite springtime flavour. And it’s ready in less than 60 minutes. Serves 4-6. Make it in your cast iron pot to keep clean… Read more“Chicken and Asparagus Casserole”

BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches

To use up the leftover pork roast from the weekend, I created this concoction – a delicious recipe with just enough tang and not too much smokey flavour. This can be made in a cast iron pot or a crock pot. INGREDIENTS: 2 tbsp                        Olive oil 1                                  Medium… Read more“BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches”

Coconut Chocolate Snowballs

This easy, no bake recipe will add lots of coconut flavour to your Christmas treat tray. Ingredients: 1 12 oz. package semisweet chocolate chips 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1 ½ c graham wafer crumbs 1 ½ c coconut ½ c chopped walnuts 1 ½ c crispy rice cereal Shredded… Read more“Coconut Chocolate Snowballs”

Classic Shortbread

This buttery shortbread is truly a traditional taste of Christmas. This can be baked in a regular 8×8 pan if you don’t have a shortbread pan. Makes 9 sinfully large and delicious cookies. INGREDIENTS: ¾ cup                         Butter, room temperature ½ cup                         Powdered sugar (icing or confectioner’s sugar) ½ tsp… Read more“Classic Shortbread”

Butterscotch Coconut Squares

Enjoy the chewiness of these butterscotch coconut squares. A lot like blondies… only better! Time saving tip: Be ready for unexpected guests. Make these ahead, cut into bite size pieces and store in an air tight container with parchment paper between the layers. Can freeze for up to a month. Check… Read more“Butterscotch Coconut Squares”