No Bake Spider Cookies

You can’t go wrong adding these mounds of oats and coconut coated in fudgy chocolate to your treat tray. They’re so quick and easy to make and you don’t have to turn on your oven! Check out these recipes: Auntie Linda’s oatmeal coconut cookies Coconut chocolate snowballs Subscribe to Homemaking… Read more“No Bake Spider Cookies”

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”

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.

Banana Bread Perfected

Compared to other quick breads, I find banana bread kind of boring. But… add a little molasses and it’s a different story. This moist, flavourful bread is a great way to use the overripe bananas on your counter. Add it to your brown bag lunches. Makes 2 loaves. Check out… Read more“Banana Bread Perfected”

Bruschetta

Who doesn’t enjoy bruschetta? Toasted baguette topped with seasoned fresh tomatoes and melted mozza. Mmmmm! It’s a popular appetizer. And it comes together quickly. The topping can be prepared 2-3 days ahead. Makes about 25 slices. You may also enjoy these recipes: Baked Jalapeno Popper Dip Salsa Subscribe to Homemaking… Read more“Bruschetta”

Creamy Braised Pork Chops

Tender and tasty creamy braised pork chop. Rice pilaf and cooked vegetables complete the meal. Julia Stewart photo.

This variation of Melissa Bagnall’s recipe makes tasty, tender pork chops that are ready in less than half an hour. Perfect for a weekday meal. You may also enjoy these recipes: Best at home steak BBQ pulled pork sandwiches Subscribe to Homemaking Jewels today!

Hamburger and Vegetable Soup

Come home to this hearty homemade soup when you make it in the crock pot. Makes a big batch so you will have some leftovers. You may also enjoy these recipes: Beef Stew Italian Sausage and Tortellini Soup Subscribe to Homemaking Jewels today!