Thumbprint Cookies

Put a dollop of your favourite jam in the middle of sugar cookie dough and you have these delicious thumbprint cookies. Makes 3 dozen cookies. You may also enjoy these recipes: Silver Dollar Sugar Cookies Whipped Shortbread Subscribe to Homemaking Jewels today.

Salsa

This salsa has the perfect balance of flavours and is a little addictive! I’m glad it makes a big batch! Makes 6 pints (500mL) mason jars. You may also enjoy these posts: Chilli con carne Mexican Goulash Tacos Taco Salad Taco Seasoning Storing tomatoes Subscribe to Homemaking Jewels today.

Banana Nut Muffins

Full of the familiar banana flavour we all love, these muffins are a great way to use the overripe bananas on your counter or stored in your freezer. Have them on hand for your brown bag lunches. Makes 12 muffins. Subscribe to Homemaking Jewels today. You may also enjoy these… Read more“Banana Nut Muffins”

Zucchini Bread

The kitchen smells like autumn when this bread is baking. Loaded with flavour and texture, zucchini bread is a favourite with family and friends. Make ahead and freeze. A great addition to a brown bag lunch. In the fall, I freeze shredded zucchini in two-cup portions so I can make… Read more“Zucchini Bread”

Ranger Cookies

“We’ll eat our ranger cookies up because they’re such a treat.” ~Geneva Hiebert Ranger cookies are crispy chewy cookies packed with pantry ingredients. This recipe makes a big batch so they just might last a few days… Makes 5 – 6 dozen. Check out these delicious cookies: Thank you for… Read more“Ranger Cookies”

Pumpkin Curry Soup

Pumpkin Curry Soup topped with plain yogurt and cilantro. Naan on the side.

I’m pretty sure this soup will impress you, as it did me. This combination of flavors is simply spectacular. INGREDIENTS: 7 cups                        Cooked pumpkin 2 stalks                      Celery, thinly sliced 2                                  Carrots, peeled and diced 1                                  Onion, diced 2                                  Apples, peeled, cored, and diced or 1 cup plain applesauce ½… Read more“Pumpkin Curry Soup”

Apple Betty

A bowl of apple betty.

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”

Italian Sausage and Tortellini Soup

Italian Sausage and Tortellini Soup in a tomato base.

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”