(Mom’s) Beef Stew

It was meet the parents night. His mother made this beef stew for him and his girlfriend because it was his favourite. It was different than what her mother made, and she thought it was delicious. After they got married this beef stew was regularly on the meal plan. Fifty… Read more“(Mom’s) Beef Stew”

Meat Sauce

The rich meaty flavour of meat sauce makes it a popular choice for many pasta dishes. Besides onion and garlic, make it with a variety of vegetables such as bell peppers, mushrooms, shredded carrots and celery, even zucchini. You can add Italian sausage for more richness and season with an… Read more“Meat Sauce”

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”

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”

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”

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”

Smokies and Perogies

Frozen perogies and cooked smokies, or smoked sausages, make this an easy weekday meal the whole family will enjoy. Serves as many or as few as you like. You may also enjoy these recipes: BBQ pulled pork sandwiches Italian sausage penne Thank you for subscribing to Homemaking Jewels.

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!