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Photo fo making Homemade Soft Pretzels.

Soft PretzelsThese soft pretzels are super tasty and shaping them is a family affair. We always do a pretzel with the first letter of everyone's name, then everyone has free reign to make whatever they desire. The kids have a blast making and eating their creations.

 

rice, salad and tuna steak on plate

Air Fryer Tuna SteaksThis is my first time using an air fryer. Here's an easy recipe for ahi tuna steaks. Easy to make, mess free and you have a meal ready in just minutes.

 

Black Bean Veggie Burger in bun with tomato and lettuce

Black Bean Veggie BurgersA while back my family decided to eat a less meat and more beans for health reasons. I realized that the veggie burgers in the freezer section were too expensive for something I could probably learn to make at home, so I did a little research and came across this awesome recipe online! I toned down the spice so that the veggies and garlic could come through as well. Feel free to tweak the spices or add hot sauce to taste.

 

Gluten Free Country Style Steak

Gluten Free Country Style SteakOne of our favorite dishes is cubed steak and gravy served with creamed potatoes. I have to make it gluten free and came up with this method of doing so.

 

Finished Cake

Fresh Pineapple Upside Down CakeIt's pineapple season! My mother bought me several pineapples at only a dollar each and I didn't know what to do with it all so I decided to throw them into this cake.

 

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Asparagus CasserolePreheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cut asparagus in 1 inch pieces. Cook until tender. Then drain. Make sauce of melted butter, flour and seasoning.

 

Drizzling icing and zest on top of the loaves.

Limoncello CakeI made these delicious lemon flavored cake loaves as a gift for Christmas. They would be a treat any time of the year and are made from a basic box of cake mix with some additions.

 

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Easy on the Stomach BBQ SauceFor chicken or anything else you may want to use it on. You may want to double if cooking for a family of 5 or more.

 

bowl of Beef Shank Vegetable Broth Soup

Instant Pot Beef Shank Vegetable Broth SoupThis is a versatile recipe that can be served many ways. This was made and served for lunch and dinner.

 

Individual Apple Crisps in a muffin tin.

Individual Apple CrispWhen you are feeding a small family and don't want a lot of leftover dessert, this is a fun idea to make individual servings.

 

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Pork Chops with Crouton StuffingThese make a yummy tender chop and the stuffing ingredients give it a great flavor!

 

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Bisquick Bread SticksBisquick mix can be used for so many recipes. Try these quick, cheesy bread sticks with your soup or stew.

 

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Bubble and SqueakWe got this recipe from British friends who were camping with us one year. It is filling, healthy, and makes a great one-pot dinner for potlucks or camping. It is as easy as can be, fairly inexpensive, and uses only 4 ingredients.

 

Stuffed Pasta Shells

Stuffed Pasta ShellsStuffed pasta shells are a warm, hearty meal that is great for the winter.

 

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Bachelor BreadMix sugar and oil. Add eggs, vanilla, and salt. Stir flour and soda together. Add to sugar and oil; mix well.

 

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A bowl of hearty sausage chickpea veggie soup.

Hearty Sausage Chickpea Veggie SoupI run to make this soup when I notice I have an abundance of veggies in my fridge. You don't even have to use these same veggies that I use in this recipe. I know I always change it up! After I boil the veggies, I puree them, add chickpeas and cooked sausage. This soup doesn't need too many herbal additions as the sausage and veggies bring a lot to the table. Really hits the spot on a cold day!

 

Easy Chicken Egg Rolls on a plate.

Easy Chicken Egg RollsAn easy alternative to takeout Chinese food that is waistline friendly!

 

A pan of French onion soup.

French Onion Soup from Leftover Corned Beef BrothOne more reason to love St. Patrick's Day! The leftover broth from boiling that giant corned beef. It has so much flavour from hours of stewing, you don't need to add too much to it to make it a flavourful second-hand meal. This is my recipe for turning the leftover broth to a delicious French onion soup.

 

Ginger Garlic Cilantro Rice in bowl

Ginger Garlic Cilantro RiceThis is by far one of my favourite rice dishes. It's easy to make and it's always such a hit. The ginger and garlic are so beautifully fragrant, and the cilantro gives the rice a beautiful green glow.

 

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Homemade Accent Seasoning (MSG Free)Accent Seasoning can be made without the MSG, which many believe to be harmful. This is a Cajun version, but you could adjust the heat for your own liking.

 

A completed lemon-jello pound cake.

Lemon Jell-O Pound CakeI pulled out some old recipes and stared cooking more foods that are not gluten free. I don't get to enjoy them myself, but my family does.

 

Slow Cooker Turkey Meatballs

Slow Cooker Turkey MeatballsEasy and delicious. Leftovers taste even better the next day.

 

Panko baked chicken.

Panko Baked ChickenHere is a simple and healthy panko baked chicken recipe. You can eat this chicken over pasta, rice, salad, serve by itself, or any way you'd like as it's very versatile.

 

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Chicken Noodles for a CrowdBring chicken pieces, broth, 2 1/2 gal. water and chicken soup base to a boil, then add noodles. Boil for 5 minutes. Mix cream of chicken soup with 1 cup water.

 

Baked Spaghetti Pizza Pie: Fresh out of the oven.

Baked Spaghetti Pizza PieThis recipe for Baked Spaghetti Pizza Pie is an adaptation I made from other baked spaghetti recipes. Most recipes I found called for mixing the noodles and leftover spaghetti together.

 

Corned beef with potato on plate

Corned Beef with PotatoIt's a healthy morning breakfast for your family, easy to prepare, and thrifty to your pocket.

 

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Foil Wrapped Pizza BurgersThe whole family will love these pizza burgers! I prefer Ragu brand pizza sauce with mushrooms for these. These are also nice because they are good made up ahead of time and frozen, wrapped well in foil.

 

Peanut Chicken on Blue Plate

Crispy Peanut Butter ChickenI tried to replicate the crispy-coated chicken served in peanut butter sauce that was on the buffet at a local Chinese restaurant. Most peanut butter chicken recipes I found online were not crispy, or just didn't sound like what I was craving, so I experimented.

 

A completed pan of grated sweet potato pudding.

Grated Sweet Potato PuddingMy mother used to make this. I remember eating it as a child and it was so good. This is my cousin's recipe. When her health was good, she would make this and bring it to our covered dish family gatherings. It was enjoyed by all.

 

A butter lemon pound cake with icing.

Butter Lemon Pound CakeThis is a homemade from scratch lemon pound cake with a butter cream cheese lemon icing. It a great dessert for serving a lot of guest. Topped with a light whipped topping or French vanilla ice cream.

 

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Homemade Honey Baked Ham RecipeI found this online a few years ago and have yet to make it but am hoping someone else can use it in light of the upcoming holidays!

 

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Christmas FudgeIn a bowl, chop the Hershey bar into pieces and add the chocolate chips, nuts and marshmallow cream. In a 5 qt. pan, bring the sugar, milk, vanilla and salt to a boil. Let cook for 3 minutes and no longer.

 

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Pretzel Skeleton Treat BagsThese treat bags are easy to make and are perfect for a kids Halloween party.

 

Crispy Chicken in Salted Egg

Crispy Chicken in Salted EggChicken in salted egg isn't a new recipe. But in our family, no one has ever tried to prepare this dish in one of our meals. So I decided to try and see if majority of the household would like it.

 

A piece of Cherry Trifle on a plate.

Cherry TrifleI don't know where I got this recipe, but it is so good, I want to share it. It calls for Angel food cake and since I have to have it gluten free, I make my own cake. The link to the recipe is below.

 

The completed dish, served on top of a salad.

Lemon Pepper Chicken and VegetablesThis packed filled of flavorful dish is not only delicious but light and very different. Serving a hot dish over a cold salad! Just incredible flavors! The presentation is stunning!

 

A Spaghetti Casserole in a glass pan.

Spaghetti Casserole (Gluten Free)This casserole is easy to make and even delicious when left over for another meal. It's also a great dish to take to someone recovering from surgery or a covered dish meal.

 

The completed drink in glass jars.

Ginger Turmeric Apple Wellness ShotsHere is a simple and quick 5 ingredient recipe my husband and I make for the week. Wellness shots are so expensive (they average $4 each and for 2 people a week that would be $56).

 

A plate of the fried rolls and sauce.

Squash and Pink Salmon RollsWhen January started our rivers overflowed because the year started with non stop heavy rains. Our houses almost drowned in deep flood waters. Because of this I was forced to spend all of our budget intended for the whole month to fix and replace the damages.

 

The finished cookies.

Gluten Free Peanut Butter Oatmeal CookiesThese scrumptious cookies are gluten free, chewy and full of peanut butter, chocolate, oats and M&M's. I made them recently, for our church bake sale and they were a big hit.

 

The rolled up sheets of potato and pastry.

Potato PieIf you are tired of preparing potatoes the same way all the time, try this excellent potato pie. It is easy to prepare, and can be an excellent choice for dinner. Everyone in my family loves it, and that's why I prepare it often.

 

A sheet of phyllo dough.

Rolled Cherry PieThis is a favorite pie in my family, and it's very easy to make. When the cherry season arrives, I often make it and we enjoy its taste. It takes about 15 minutes to prepare, and about 40 minutes to bake.

 

The completed Zucchini Gratin

Zucchini GratinDo you want a delicious, balanced and not expensive dish? Zucchini gratin is just such a dish. This is a fancy side dish out of everyday vegetables. There are many variations on cooking zucchini gratin. I am sharing my French friend's recipe.

 

A slice of cake on a plate.

Monastic Hut CakeI want to share with you a recipe for a cake that everyone in my family loves very much. This cake has a pyramid shape, with so-called pastry "tubes" that have sour cherry (tart cherry) filling and sweet cream outside. This cake looks impressive, is very delicious, simple, easy to assemble and can be made ahead.

 

The baked Peach Bread

Peach BreadThis is the season when peaches are abundant. You can substitute berries or other fruits as well. This is great for company, snacks and even breakfast.

 

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The baked meatloaf in the loaf pan.

Bacon Topped MeatloafI learned this basic meatloaf recipe from my Mama. It's easy to add or substitute any ingredients you might have left over in your fridge and pantry. Here's a version I made recently that was very well received.

 

A jar of BBQ sauce.

Instant Pot BBQ SauceThis is easy and will not heat up the kitchen.

 

6 Week Bran Muffins

6 Week Bran MuffinsThe batter can stay in your refrigerator for 6 weeks, and you can bake as needed. I halved the recipe, baked them all, and froze them.

 

A pan of Lentil Bolognese

Lentils BologneseWith the cost of meat rising, this is a delicious, cost-effective alternative.

 

The baked or grilled carrots.

Carrot DogsThese taste just like hot dogs! They are plant based and very economical. I halved the recipe and just put mustard on with no bun.

 

Adding green onions and crispy shallots to the bowl.

Pho Bò (Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup)This delicious soup is a favorite at my local Vietnamese restaurant. I thought it would be fun to try to make it at home. I made it from scratch, including the beef broth. I also made crispy fried shallots (hành phi). Store bought broth and crispy shallots or onions would be just as delicious.

 

The completed Pancake Muffins

Pancake MuffinsI am trying to eat healthier and to help accomplish that goal, I have been meal prepping. I still have quite a sweet tooth though. It is hard to keep most sweet foods in the house because I will binge on them. I found this pancake muffin recipe on Pinterest and it is the perfect sweet treat when I am having cravings. I store the muffins in meal prep containers and freeze. When I want 1-2, I defrost and reheat in the microwave. Chocolate chip and blueberry are delicious. I look forward to trying other toppings too.

 

A completed loaf of mesenitza.

Bulgarian MesenitzaI have a friend who taught me how to cook the very popular Bulgarian national dish Mesenitza, it's also called Tutmanik. It is bread stuffed with cheese. This is a very tasty and cheap meal. The recipe varies, but the basic ingredients are flour, yeast, oil, milk, butter, eggs, yogurt and cheese. Bulgarian cheese is called sirenje or sirene, it can be replaced with Greek feta.

 

A plate of Stir Fried Beet Greens

Stir Fried Beet GreensMy neighbor gave us some beets from her garden, with some beautiful greens attached. We love beets but I was not sure about the beet greens. They were so pretty that I did not want to waste them so I tried stir frying them with onions. They were great! I'm ready to do this again.

 

The completed crispy scrambled eggs with a dipping sauce.

Crispy Scrambled EggSome may call it omelette but in my place, we called it scrambled egg. Our mornings will never be complete without it. Today, my husband requested for a little twist on scrambled egg for a change. So I did this.

 

A baked salmon loaf.

Salmon LoafThis is a great way to use a can of salmon. It can be eaten hot or cold.

 

Ingredients for vegan tuna salad.

Vegan Tuna SaladI am finding beans full me up better than meat, poultry and fish. It is healthy and cost-effective.

 

A cooling rack full of baked muffins.

Two Grain Raisin MuffinsThese are dense and will satisfy your hunger and keep you full. They are very healthy and freeze well.

 

A tray of baked plantains.

Healthy Baked PlantainsA starchy relative to the banana, these healthy treats are easy to make.

 

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Quinoa Salad

Mediterranean Quinoa SaladI used this recipe as a springboard. I had the quinoa and dressing ingredients. I substituted other vegetables and cheese for what I didn't have or did no''t like. I will write the recipe as written.

 

Fresh Beef Spring Rolls with dipping sauce.

Fresh Beef Spring RollsFresh herbs, beef, and a tasty dipping sauce make this dish delicious. This is a recipe we love to do in our family. We bring a portable stove to the table and cook the beef right there. It makes it a fun experience and is delicious to boot.

 

Unstuffed CabbageTake advantage of cabbage sales and make this. It makes a lot, is healthy, delicious and freezes well.

 

A plate of Ukrainian hand pies.

Ukrainian Hand Pies (Prizhky) With ApplesI want to share with you a recipe of my family's favorite meal. These Ukrainian hand pies are called pyrizhky or pirozhki or piroshky. They are made from yeast dough, stuffed with apples and fried to golden color. The pyrizhky also can have other fillings, such as mashed potatoes, cabbage, mushrooms, ground meat, jam, and others.

 

A page from a recipe book.

Stuffed ZucchiniThis is a favorite of mine that my Mom used to make.

 

Ingredients for beef stroganoff.

Instant Pot Beef StroganoffI had a container of sour cream that I needed to use up soon. I found a few recipes online for making it right in the Instant Pot, noodles too. It was very easy and turned out delicious.

 

The cooked chicken and onions.

Gedempte ChickenGedempte means "well-cooked." It is a flavorful, braised chicken that is economical and great for the winter. The chicken, potatoes and onions were all on sale. Use one potato and one piece of chicken for each serving

 

The completed Black Bean Salad

Black Bean SaladI have been eating more beans to save money and eat healthier. I cook dried beans and freeze in 1-can portions (1 3/4 cup.). I thaw in the refrigerator the night before I use them and it is as convenient as using the canned, at a fraction of the cost.

 

A cup of cheesy potato soup.

Cheesy Potato SoupWhen my friends and neighbors don't feel well and have lost their appetite, I take them potato soup. However, you don't have to be ailing to enjoy this cheesy potato soup. It's good anytime.

 

A dish of chocolate mousse.

Chocolate MousseIn just a few steps and 10 minutes, you will have a restaurant style chocolate mousse. This is a no fuss recipe with a rich decadent flavor. You can use your favorite chocolate too. Just two ingredients are used to create a delicious dessert, perfect for any special occasion, Sunday dinner, or easy weeknight treat.

 

A bowl of sautéed butternut squash.

Sauteed Butternut Squash With OnionsThis recipe is easy to prepare and tastes great.

 

The finished Cranberry Apple Oat and Quinoa Breakfast Bake

Cranberry Apple Oat and Quinoa Breakfast BakeThis is a very filling dish. The cranberries and apples complement each other nicely. Quinoa is on sale at my supermarket, so this was economical as well. I did not use nuts and substituted powdered ginger for the crystallized ginger.

 

The completed Japanese Style Chocolate Roll Cake

Japanese Style Chocolate Roll CakeMy whole family loves this dessert because of its super soft, fluffy cake and very delicious chocolate ganache. For this dessert you need to spend money on 200 g (0.44 lb) of dark chocolate, but this is the only expensive ingredient and it is only used in the ganache. My family has a very humble life, but I think that it is very important to please our loved ones with something very tasty at least 1-2 times a year.

 

The Stuffed Green Pepper in a bowl.

Stuffed Green PeppersAfter the holidays are over and you would like something different, give these stuffed peppers a try. They are are the best I have ever eaten. I like to make them when green peppers are on sale. Stuffing the peppers is simple and easy. No cooking beforehand. It takes a lot of liquid which is needed to cook the rice and beef inside the peppers. They come out tender and juicy and so delicious.

 

A bowl of Coconut-Black Bean Soup

Coconut-Black Bean SoupDelicious, different and healthy.

 

A bowl of salad with vegan caesar dressing.

Best Vegan Caesar DressingI have quite a few vegan people in my family and circle of close friends. One thing they're all quite picky about is a good vegan dressing. My own personal favourite salad is a Caesar salad, so I wanted to try to make a version I can serve to my vegan mates. This recipe is hands down the best so far. The capers really mimick anchovies, and the hummus makes for a great substitute for the egg base in the original version. Even if you're not vegan, I am sure you will love this version!

 

Cranberry Sauce Made From Dried Cranberries

Cranberry Sauce Made From Dried CranberriesThis was a very easy way to make cranberry sauce. I used 2 cups of dried cranberries and 1 cup of water. I did not add any extra sugar and it was fine without it.

 

The completed bowl of soup.

Cabbage SoupI took an old recipe for Weight Watchers Diet Basic Fat Burning Soup and tweaked it a little. My husband and I have been eating it once a day for the past two weeks and have not tired of it yet. It is a great soup for a side, even if you are not trying to lose weight.

 

Allowing the caramel to cool on the cookies.

Chewy Caramel Apple CookiesI love these cookies because they're kind of like a cross between caramel apples and warm apple pie. The freshly cooked cubes of apple really stand out under the gooey ribbons of caramel. My family enjoys these warm with vanilla ice cream- it tastes just like fresh apple pie a la mode (without the hard work). Give them a try!

 

The crunchy thin keto wafers.

One Ingredient Savory Keto WafersSo simple I couldn't believe it! Simply melt Parmesan cheese in the oven for thin wafer snacks when that cracker/savory craving hits you!

 

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Peanut Butter and Jelly French ToastA fun breakfast for PB&J lovers.

 

Caprese Salad with Cucumbers

Caprese Salad with CucumbersCaprese salad is one of my favorite summertime dishes but it can be a refreshing side for fall or winter dinner. I marinated cucumbers to give it some more crunch and substance. It was well received when I brought it to a pasta dinner recently.

 

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Potato CandyThis candy is easy to make and turns out delicious.

 

A bowl of bite sized energy bars.

No Bake Energy BitesThis recipe was shared on Facebook by a friend. I left off 2 ingredients. It calls for 1/2 cup ground flax seed and 1 Tbsp. chia seed which I probably should not have because I am on blood thinner. I didn't add anything else to the recipe in place of these 2 items and they came out really good. They are even better when they have been in the refrigerator for several days but you need to put them out of sight as they will get gone fast.

 

A piece of apple cobbler on a plate.

Apple Cobbler (Gluten Free)I had enjoyed apple cobbler most of my life and used the simple recipe that called for a cup of self rising flour, a cup of sugar, a cup of milk and a stick of butter and sliced apples. Since I can no longer have wheat flour, I had to adjust the recipe to make it gluten free by using gluten free flour. It is good and my family loves it too. It also freezes well for later. I freeze it in serving sizes.

 

The completed dish of Duck à l'Orange.

Duck à l'OrangeI want to share with you a recipe for one of my favorite dishes, which is a gastronomic culinary specialty of French cuisine - Duck à l'orange. This dish not only looks very appetizing, but also really delicious, it is with crisp skin, succulent meat, and a velvety citrus sauce. Duck à l'orange is perfect for weekend meals or during the holidays.

 

The finished Chicken Sofrito

Chicken SofritoA great meal for the cooler weather. You could add more vegetables to the dish for a one-pan meal. The peppers and garlic scapes came from the garden.

 

Chocolate covered kumquats.

Chocolate Covered KumquatsDark chocolate is extremely healthy but not as appetizing as a sweeter or milk chocolate. So I've been melting mine and rolling kumquats, berries or even apple slices in it then freezing them for treats that satisfy my cravings while being healthy too. Easy and fast!

 

The roasted chayote squash.

Roasted Chayote SquashI had never had a chayote squash before, so this was a welcome addition to our dinner tonight. Feel free to use any spices you wish.

 

A glass of chocolate shake.

Healthy Chocolate ShakeJust add all 5 simple ingredients to a blender and it's done! Great healthy treat and also makes a healthy and fast breakfast on the run!

 

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Butter CoffeeSince I was recently diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, my neighbor told me that butter coffee would be good for it. I decided to try it, after finding several recipes on YouTube. It was surprisingly quite good. I usually put almond milk and xylitol in my coffee, and the butter coffee didn't taste that much different from that.

 

A bowl of Curried Apple Bisque

Curried Apple BisqueGreat recipe for the coming Fall season! Apples bring in a sweet taste to a warming soup.

 

The completed cilantro lime slaw.

Cilantro Lime SlawThis cilantro lime slaw is crisp, crunchy, and tangy with a light, yet zesty vinaigrette salad dressing. Five minutes and minimal ingredients to make this simple addition to any meal. There is no mayo in this coleslaw. This slaw has the perfect balance of flavors from the sweetness of fruit to the tangy punch of rice vinegar and lime.

 

Beans stuffed inside a pita.

Beans in PitaMeat is getting really expensive, so here is a great alternative. I did the coriander and cumin version this time. Next time, I'll try the basil and marjoram.

 

A plate of maple lemon chicken.

Maple-Lemon ChickenA nice dish now that fall is coming. The sauce is great over rice, potatoes or pasta. This is easy and delicious.

 

A finished zucchini tomato quiche.

Zucchini Tomato QuicheI have an abundance of squash and cherry tomatoes in my garden, so I decided to make this. I added some fresh basil I grew, and that is not in the recipe.

 

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