Category: Recipes

• Easy Pancakes

  

  Our great nephew loves his pancakes.   When he comes to stay it’s very likely you will be awoken by a knock asking if there’s pancakes.   These pancakes are always fluffy, never heavy as we use more milk than what most recipes require.  These are a hit with young and old. Ingredients1 cup flour2…

• Saskatoon Maple Muffins

  

  A delicious healthy muffin recipe that freezes well.  This is our adaptation of a recipe from eatingwell.com where we use saskatoons.  Pictured below are Saskatoons berries found on the Canadian Prairies.  They are similar to blueberries pack a stronger flavour and contain more fibre. Ingredients⅓ cup whole flaxseeds1 cup whole-wheat flour3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons…

• Creamy Potato and Carrot Soup

  

  This recipe in our family is called Henderson Soup.  This recipe is from a lady I knew as a child, and you guessed it, her last name was Henderson. This recipe is very quick and easy.  While most soups simmer away for hours this one can be on your table in about 40 minutes. Ingredients…

• Walnut Encrusted Salmon

  

  A quick meal when you need to get dinner on the table in a short timeframe. IngredientsSalmon1 Tbsp maple syrup 2 Tbsp finely chopped Walnuts/ salmon portionSalt and pepper Directions Finely chop walnuts. Use a pastry brush to glaze the top of the salmon with maple syrup. Roll the glazed side of the salmon in…

• Crockpot Beef Burgundy

  

  This dish is great anytime, however we prefer to make this Beef Burgundy recipe during the winter months Ingredients1 pound outside roast cut in 1 inch cubes2 small onions sliced in narrow wedges7 oz package of cremini mushrooms cut in quarters3 Tbsp butter1/4 Cup flour1 Cup red wine1 Cup Beef Stocksalt and pepper to taste…

• Stewed Chicken with Egg Noodles

  

  As a child I remember my grandmother making egg noodles.   She would make a large batch and dry them on a clothes horse.  Each time she made them I was invited over for a supper of stewed chicken and homemade noodles.  This recipe is based on those memories. This dish uses our Homemade Egg…

• Easy Guacamole

  

  Guacamole is a tasty healthy appetizer for any occasion. Avocados are the main ingredient in this dish with spices to fit your taste preference. Not sure How to Cut an Avocado, no problem. Ingredients3 – 4 large Avocados 1 Tbsp minced Garlic1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes1/2 tsp of saltJuice of 2 Limes Directions1. Cut the…

• Mashed Potato Patties

  

  A great dish to use up leftover mashed potatoes.  You may start cooking extra potatoes just to have these the next day. Freezing potato patties is fine. Ingredients 3 Tbsp cooked bacon bits1/4 cup finely chopped green onions1 Cup cheddar or mozzarella cheese 3 cups mashed potatoes 1 large egg1 tsp basil1 tsp parsley 1/2…

• Smoked Salmon Lox Toasties

  

  This is one of our favourite appetizers for several years now. Its simple to prepare and delicious. The hardest part blogging this recipe was coming up with a simple title for our creation. So we borrowed a title we found online to sum up this simple recipe. IngredientsQuantities for this recipe are up to you…

• Chicken Balls

  

  The same batter we use to coat fish also makes a great coating for chicken balls. IngredientsChicken breast1/2 cup flour1/4 tsp saltCanola oilMurlo Crispy batter Directions1. Cut chicken into one inch cubes. Place the flour and salt in a plastic bag or container. 2. Add a few pieces of chicken at a time and coat…