Hamburger and Rice Casserole

This hamburger and rice casserole is a meal-in-one – perfect for busy weekdays. Serve with a salad and toasted baguette or garlic bread. If you don’t have cooked rice on hand, here is my recipe for simple stovetop rice. Subscribe to Homemaking Jewels today. Thank you for subscribing to Homemaking… Read more“Hamburger and Rice Casserole”

Apple Dessert

This apple dessert has the cozy flavours of apples, cinnamon and brown sugar surrounded by a soft, moist cake. It completes a winter meal perfectly. Subscribe to Homemaking Jewels today. Check out these recipes as well:

Tater Tot Shepherd’s Pie

This shepherd’s pie is a great combination of wholesome goodness with the fun of tater tots. It comes together in about one hour so is good for a weekday meal. Check out these great weekday meals as well: Mexican goulash Fully loaded chicken pot pie Sloppy Joes Subscribe to Homemaking… Read more“Tater Tot Shepherd’s Pie”

Beet Pickles

Enjoy the flavour and colour of beets with your meals year-round with these beet pickles. This is my mom’s recipe and a family favourite. Makes four pints. Subscribe to Homemaking Jewels today.

Blueberry Muffins

These are the berry best blueberry muffins with a crispy outside and a tender inside. They can be made with fresh or frozen blueberries. Have these on hand for a quick breakfast or after school snack. Check out these recipes: Blueberry bran muffins Blueberry cake with brown sugar sauce Subscribe… Read more“Blueberry Muffins”

Pasta Salad

This fully-loaded creamy pasta salad is a must-have at your next picnic. A delicious addition to any salad bar. Complete your picnic with these salads: Bean salad Broccoli salad Marinated carrots Potato salad Subscribe to Homemaking Jewels today.

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

This strawberry rhubarb pie gets praise from everyone and can be made with fresh or frozen strawberries. As my dad would say, “it tastes like more!” You may also enjoy these seasonal recipes: Rhubarb Crisp Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler Subscribe to Homemaking Jewels today.

Beef Curry

Tender beef and so much flavour makes this beef curry a family favourite. I like to make mine in a cast iron Dutch oven, but the crock pot does a good job too. Serve with basmati rice, raita and naan. Check out these recipes: Chicken and broccoli in a curry… Read more“Beef Curry”

Old-fashioned Banana Bread

At a quilt guild meeting I had a piece the best banana bread. I discovered who made it and complimented her. She said it’s an old Canadian Living recipe, but she uses yogurt instead of sour cream. I based this recipe off one I found online and it’s impressive. Check… Read more“Old-fashioned Banana Bread”

Rhubarb Crisp

Rhubarb is the first fruit of spring. And what a treat to have a dessert made with fresh fruit from the garden! Enjoy a perfect balance of tart and sweet with this rhubarb crisp. You may also enjoy these recipes: Apple betty Rhubarb streusel coffee cake Strawberry rhubarb cobbler Subscribe… Read more“Rhubarb Crisp”