Is there anything better than warm homemade cookies? My family loves homemade cookies and they don’t last long around here. After years of baking, I know that my favourite type of cookie has butter, white sugar AND brown sugar in the recipe. It gives the cookie just the right amount of crispy goodness on the outside and tender sweetness on the inside that I absolutely crave! I thought I would make this carrot cake cookies just for you for Easter! They are made with a basic cookie dough with a few other additions that most families have in their cupboards Read More »
Vegetable Curry {Gluten Free Main Dish}
Just when we think winter might be over, we get walloped with a little more snow just to remind us all that Mother Nature is still in control. So while flip-flop and barbecue season hasn’t quite arrived, I am still happy to get a delicious smelling one-pot meal on the stove to warm up my kitchen and spirits. This fragrant and mildly spicy vegetable curry made with the help of Patak’s is a wonderful meal to chase away the chill of the cold weather outside. It can served as a meatless main dish or it can served as a lovely Read More »
Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo
I absolutely love, love, love recipes that make a lot of quantity for my family. With a teen son who is eating us out of house & home these days, a dish that yields a lot is a necessity! He is always looking for a meal….a filling, good stick-to-the ribs kind of meal! This delicious Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo from Cook with Campbell’s is a recipe that is delicious, filling and makes a great meal for big appetites. With noodles, chicken and cheese, and a creamy sauce made easily with Campbell’s soup, you really cannot go wrong with this family-pleasing Read More »
Veggie & Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Breasts #Cheesefest
You know that old children’s song, “And the fork ran away with the spoon?” Well. I really think we have been lied to all these years. I am pretty sure that the fork ran away with the cheese. I mean, who would want to run away with a boring old spoon when you could have cheese? If there is one ingredient that I can count on that my whole family will love…it’s cheese. I don’t even have to think twice about sprinkling cheese into any dish because I know that it will be loved and swooned over. Sometimes, when I feel Read More »
Nest Cookies For Easter
If there is one thing that I love more than Christmas baking, it’s Easter baking. I adore the soft and happy feel of pastel colors and adding those colours to baking treats is something that I completely love. These Nest Cookies for Easter marry a soft and tasty cookie flavoured with the taste of delicious eggs and butter with a coconut ‘nest’ and candy-coated chocolate eggs to create a cookie that embodies everything that Easter is about…new beginnings, new life, growth and renewal. To me, the egg symbolizes all of those wonderful things about this time of year, and it Read More »
Cheesy Beef Lasagna
One of my husband’s specialties is homemade lasagna. Often on a Saturday, he will get busy making a big pot of meat sauce and boil lasagna noodles with the radio blasting and his off-key voice singing along. I love days like this because I know at the end of the day, there will be lasagna ready for dinner, with an additional 2-3 lasagnas ready for the freezer. Because of this, I have to admit that I haven’t made lasagna for quite a few years…like ions ago. Like maybe when perms were still in. A looooong time. So it was with Read More »
Flying This March Break? Follow These Airport Security Screening Tips To Make Travelling A Breeze!
If you’re like the thousands of Canadians who will take to the air for a vacation this spring break, the Canadian Air Transport Security (CATSA) has advice that will help you go through security in no time! So no matter what age or stage your family may be in, follow these helpful tips to help you pack and breeze through airport security to get your trip off to a great, stress-free start! Family Friendly Tips Good news! When you’re travelling with children under the age of two, you can bring liquids such as milk, breast milk Read More »
Spring Cleaning With Hoover Air™ Cordless Vacuum
I was so happy to see the calendar turn to March on the weekend because that means that Spring will soon be here! Already I am noticing more hours of daylight with the sun rising earlier in the morning and setting later at night. My husband notices the difference driving to work which makes him happy! With Spring coming, that means that it will soon be time to do a little spring cleaning here and there. Spring also brings more mud and gravel into the house which means that the floors will need to be vacuumed a bit Read More »
Mango Chutney Thumbprint Cookies
Is there anything better than homemade cookies? Soft and tender, or buttery and crispy…no matter what kind of cookie..they taste delicious especially when warm and fresh right of the oven. One of my favourite ways to experiment with cookies is to take a favourite recipe and put a fresh new twist on it. I have been making these thumbprint cookies for years, but I usually add strawberry jam or grape jelly to them. This time, I spiced them up with the sweet & bold flavour of Patak’s Sweet Mango Chutney. Chutneys aren’t just great accompaniments to meat, fish or vegetables, but Read More »
One Simple Change for Better Health-Drink More Water & #BritaBootcampGiveaway
As I sit here writing this post, I have this Brita® filtered water bottle beside me. I have recently resolved to drink more water because I know that I, like many Canadians, am not drinking enough. I have decided to make a new habit and fill this water bottle every morning to make sure I drink it throughout the day. Sometimes I find that hours have gone by and I haven’t drank anything and then I wonder why I have a small headache. I know that it is probably because I am a little dehydrated. I have also noticed, as Read More »
Chinese New Year Table Favors
When I went to University 20+ years ago, I befriended a number of students from Singapore and Hong Kong who happened to be studying in the same business program as me. I will never forget how happy they were to celebrate Chinese New Year and what a BIG celebration it was for them. Our University’s Chinese student association even hosted a Chinese New Year banquet for the local community where all of the Chinese students worked so hard to share their culture with us. They made all of the Chinese food for the banquet, with was mouth-wateringly delicious, in addition Read More »
Cheesy Chicken Quesadillas
Weekends at our house are always a little cray-cray with no set schedule, and sometimes it can be challenging to plan meals. Sometimes we do big cooked meals and sometimes we do fast & easy. This past weekend was a time for something that was easy…so we made these delicious Cheesy Chicken Quesadillas! They were perfectly cheesy and great-tasting and disappeared in no time! I found this recipe on the Campbell’s recipe site and the addition of cheddar cheese soup saved me a lot of time by not having to make a cheese sauce or shredding cheese. Campbell’s recipes are Simple To Read More »
Easy Skillet BBQ Chicken
Hello dear readers! I am so happy to be sharing with you today another super simple recipe for dinner. I am all about keeping life simple these days and cooking delicious and tasty meals that are easy to get on the table are my best friend. My family loves chicken and we eat it pretty often! I am always on the lookout for easy chicken recipes, and when I saw this recipe made with Club House Skillet Sauces, I was pretty excited because just last week, I tried this easy skillet chili recipe and it was a huge hit! These Read More »
Crustless Egg & Ham Quiche
I hadn’t made a quiche for a long time when this delicious-looking recipe from the Burnbrae Farms Recipe Nest really caught my eye…Crustless Egg and Ham Quiche. With just eggs, spinach, ham, cheese and milk, it makes a great meal for my whole family, including my daughter who is eating a gluten-free diet. This tasty quiche made me soon! It was that good! And it reminded me that I need to make quiches like this a lot more often! With Family Day and a long weekend coming up, I want to get a few meals in the fridge Read More »
9 Reasons Why Teenagers and Disney Vacations Rock!
As our children have now grown into teenagers, we find that family vacations are easier & more fun than ever. Why? Well, for one thing, we don’t have to yield to nap-times and schedules. Our kids can pack and dress themselves. Our mealtimes are filled with fun conversations and teasing. And the door is wide open to whatever adventures we want to experience. This means a Disney vacation rocks for families with teenagers for a whole lot of reasons. There is plenty of fun & fast rides to fill a whole day for those who love thrill, while the poolside Read More »
Easy Skillet Chili
Chili. It’s the quintessential warm and flavourful winter dish, don’t you think? We love chili at our house and it’s a dish we make at least twice a month. With a busy family, I love that it’s something that can be made and then re-heated easily in case someone arrives home late. Served with rolls and a salad, it makes a wonderful meal anytime during the week or even for casual entertaining. Often when we make chili, we think of it as a dish that we make ahead in a pot or slow cooker and it simmers for a few Read More »
Organizing a Winter Beverage Center
Winter is that time of year where hot drinks are needed in abundance on a daily basis at our house. My family enjoys hot drinks in the morning before work and school, after school and work, returning from the rink and after delivering newspapers.We love our tasty and warm drinks to warm up our hands and hearts on cold winter days! And we love having all kinds of hot drinks to try. You might remember a few years ago, I wrote about organizing our beverage station by purchasing two identical cabinets. Because I have such a small kitchen and Read More »
Sweet & Sour Chicken Stir Fry
We love stir fries in this house! My son asks for stir fry at least once a week!.There is no easier meal to put together in a short amount of time with vegetables and protein. So far, I have shared our recipes for Chicken Stir Fry Lettuce Wraps, Honey Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry, and Easy Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry. The beauty of stir fries is that are so easy with the help of Blue Dragon Stir Fry Sauces. Just slice some vegetables and protein, cook and add one of Blue Dragon’s sauces as a last step and dinner is Read More »
Easy Chicken Tandoori Pizza
I have a confession to make. This is the first time that I have mixed in a little India to make a quick pizza. For a new-to-us twist, I used Patak’s Tandoori Curry paste to add bold flavour to chicken to create this easy chicken tandoori flat bread pizza. And guest what? It was a hit from the moment I took it out of the oven and gone in 10 minutes. Flat. I think part of the reason that this pizza tasted so good is that I kept it simple with the tandoori chcken being the star of the Read More »
Delicious Citrus Upside Down Cake
My favourite thing about going into the grocery stores these days is the gorgeous scent of the all of the beautiful citrus in season right now. From Ruby Red grapefruit from Texas to sweet-scented Cara Cara oranges to Myer Lemons….it all smells so amazing! Last week, despite not feeling well, I made a quick trip to the grocery store for some essentials and I could not help but pick up some of incredible fresh citrus. I came home with a vision of baking something with this lovely fresh citrus and served on pretty dishes, so out of my kitchen came Read More »
Classic Weeknight Tacos
Tacos at our house are a fool-proof winner for a meal at any time! And I often make a double batch of the taco meat to last a few meals because it is something that everybody likes and it’s great for lunch, after school, dinner, after hockey practice or gym workout. This Classic Weeknight Tacos recipe is made with Campbell’s Tomato with Basic & Oregano Soup and Campbell’s Ready To Use Beef Broth, which give these tacos a beautiful depth of flavour that is super delicious! And Campbells recipes are Simple To Make and Easy To Love and are perfect Read More »
Berry & Pineapple Protein Smoothies
At our house, there is not a day that goes by that the whirl of our smoothie maker is not heard. With 2 athletes, protein smoothies are a go-to snack at almost anytime. My son, the hockey player who has hockey almost every day of the week, really loves fruit smoothies and he is always looking to add extra protein whenever he can to keep his body fueled properly.This raspberry, blackberry, pineapple protein smoothie is a recent favourite of his I have to say that having Burnbrae Farms Simply EggWhites product in the fridge makes adding protein easier Read More »
Quick Chicken & Noodles Dinner
To me, there is no easier meal on this planet to serve than chicken, noodles and cheese. I mean…everyone likes chicken and noodles. In this Quick Chicken & Noodles Dinner, the addition of veggies makes this a hands down winner for nutrition, along with great taste provided by Campbell’s Condensed Cream of Chicken soup. As a busy mom, I really appreciate that Campbell’s recipes are Simple to Make, Easy to Love. {You will find a whole collection of easy family recipes on the CookWithCampbells.ca website}.For my family, this is perfect to whip up at dinner time for a fast yet satisfying Read More »
Chicken Stir Fry Lettuce Wraps
With the biggest food holiday in all the land over for another year, we always look forward to healthier and lighter eating in January. These chicken stir fry wraps are perfect for families who want to get back to cleaner eating and they are delicious for either a snack or meal. And with vegetables, chicken and a delicious Blue Dragon stir fry sauce, they are a snap to whip up with just a frying pan. Another great thing about stir fries, as you know, is that you can include whatever vegetables your family likes, or even make a tasty Read More »
DIY Christmas Planter Box
I just love decorating for Christmas and not too long ago I shared my full Christmas house tour HERE. Have you ever become obsessed with something in decorating? Well…for me this year it is fresh plants. I adore adding fresh plants and greenery everywhere! And it doesn’t matter if they are evergreens or succulents…I just love fresh greenery in every room. I really wanted to make something for our dining table that would last over the holiday season and take us right into January. Sooo, using an old crate I had, along with a fresh coat of paint, I bought Read More »
Meditterranean Crustless Quiche
Hello there! Are you surviving the month of December okay? I don’t think there is a busier month on the calendar than December! With all the preparations that go into Christmas and the assorted get-togethers with friends and family, the days are jam-packed with activities and tasks. That’s why when the season is so busy, I love recipes that only take mere minutes to prepare, while looking fabulous to serve and tasting delicious too. When I came upon this recipe for Mediterranean Crustless Quiche in the Burnbrae Farms recipe nest, I knew immediately that it would be a great addition Read More »
Copper & Green Gift Gift Wrapping Idea +9 Other Fantastic Gift Wrap Ideas
I love pretty packages! I love receiving them and creating them. This year I am crushing on the copper that is so popular in home decor, so that is where the inspiration for this year’s gift wrapping colours came from. Green and copper looks wonderful together and with a little fresh greenery…the look is perfectly lovely! I am so excited today because I have teamed up with 9 other bloggers so share a whole host of stunning and pretty gift-wrapping ideas to help inspire you for this Christmas season! Please check out all of the other wrapping ideas at Read More »
Curry Chicken Stew
I have really been loving creating meals in a skillet lately! Skillets meals seem to come together fast and I love the fact that there is just one dish for clean up after. This curry chicken stew is just one of my recent creations in a skillet. I have taken a Canadian classic stew and added a twist with the addition of some curry sauce to mix in a little India for a fragrant and gently spiced dish that makes a perfect family dinner for a cold evening. How can you go wrong with simple ingredients like potatoes, green beans, Read More »
Easy Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry
We love stir fries at our house because they are one of the healthiest and simple meals going. In fact, sometimes, we even have them two nights in a row! They are a great way of making sure we get in our veggie servings, along with some protein. And when you have the help of delicious stir-fry sauces from Blue Dragon, you know that your meal will have just the perfect taste of real Asian flavours that makes them smell and taste wonderful! This tasty dinner idea combines veggies with beef along with Broccoli Beef stir fry sauce to make Read More »
Make An At Home Barista Bar
With winter just arrived with a ton of snow, we like to stay warm and cozy at home whenever we can. Sometimes it just takes too much effort to go out into the cold to do a few errands or even to head to our favourite coffee shop to have the barista whip up one of favourite hot drinks. But now, we don’t have to with the help of our fantastic Philips Saeco Minuto Focus coffee & espresso machine. {You may remember I wrote about our new machine here and here} With this amazing fully-automatic, bean-to-cup coffee machine, we Read More »
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