Bread Machine Pizza
There’s nothing like good wholesome homemade pizza for dinner, and it doesn’t have to be a big ordeal to make it. If you have a bread machine, the dough is super easy. Then top with your favourite toppings and throw […]
Valentine’s Cookies
Pink heart-shaped cookies topped with melted chocolate are a perfect Valentine’s Day treat. Or a treat for any day really. We couldn’t wait for Valentine’s Day to make them. 3 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla 3 […]
New Mexico Style Chili Chicken Casserole
An easy casserole made of layers of creamy sauce, shredded chicken, cheese and soft tortillas. 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth 2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chilies, drained 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup light sour cream 1/2 teaspoon […]
Ricotta and Spinach Gnocchi
If making your own gnocchi sounds daunting to you, don’t worry, this is actually really easy and fun to make. It’s fun to eat too! 1 14oz container of ricotta cheese 1 10oz package of frozen chopped spinach 1/3 cup […]
Ham and Pineapple Asian Noodles
This tastes as good as take-out chinese food, and just as fast (probably faster)! Printable Recipe 1lb diced ham 2 tbsp catalina dressing 1 tbsp soy sauce 1/2 cup catalina dressing 1 can pineapple tidbits (juice reserved) 1 chopped bell pepper 1 cup water […]
Lemon-Soy Chicken and Rice
This is one of my favourite meals that my mom used to make when I was a kid. It’s one of the first recipes I remember learning from her, and I still use it quite often for a nice Sunday […]
Tuna Tetrazzini
A creamy, cheesy tuna cassserole that’s ready in no time. It’s my go-to recipe when I can’t think of anything else to make! 1 tsp olive oil 1/2 finely chopped onion 1 finely chopped stalk of celery 4 cups rotini […]
Pizza Soup
What better way to enjoy soup than to add your favourite pizza ingredients to it? Make it in the crockpot or just simmer on the stovetop. The leftovers are great for lunches too. 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped […]
Cheesy Ham and Broccoli Casserole
Basically this is macaroni and cheese with broccoli and ham added in to make a more complete meal. It’s real comfort food. 2 cups uncooked macaroni 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp […]
Turkey Kielbasa and Lentil Stew
Here’s another great crockpot recipe- a working mom’s best friend! Kielbasa (otherwise known as Polish or Ukrainian sausage) gives this dish a wonderful smokey flavour, and the lentils add a hearty texture. It’s one tasty way to add legumes to […]
My kids like to whine, especially when it comes to the food they eat, but that doesn’t stop me from trying to make tasty and healthy meals for them. Follow along as I share family-friendly recipes and reviews from my picky family members, who I lovingly call “The Whine Critics.” 
