Dinner

Meat and Cheese Stuffed Shells

These stuffed shells are amazing! And believe it or not, they are so easy to make! Finding a good recipe is half the work!! I often make these on weeknights, but they can definitely withstand the test of being served to company!

Oven-Fried Chicken

One of my favourite ways to enjoy chicken! It tastes so much like KFC fried chicken but without all the guilt! Not only does cornmeal and flour make this chicken crispy, it also seals all the juices inside, making it unbelievably juicy! I don’t know about you, but for me, […]

Our Family’s Go-To Chili Recipe – Crockpot Chili

Fresh-tasting and so comforting. As we enjoyed this meal yesterday, we all agreed that was the most perfect meal on a chilly winter day! There’s no other meal that was going to hit the spot in quite the same way! Served with vegetables, cornmeal muffins and followed by chocolate mint […]

Kung Pao Chicken

Absolutely the favourite stir fry in our household! It’s so easy and quick to put together, making it a perfect choice for a quick weeknight meal. Chicken can be chopped up and stored in the refrigerator covered. So can be the veggies as well as the sauce. Meaning that the […]

Chicken in Creamy Mustard Sauce

Everyone likes this simple yet flavour-bomb of a recipe! Juicy chicken thighs, crispy skin paired with delicious creamy mustard sauce! Takes half an hour to make, yet is worthy of any company! I love making this for a dinner date because of how little effort and time it takes. It […]

Borscht With Meat – Bright and Fresh Tasting Classic

This is an unbelievably hearty yet bright and fresh tasting soup. It has an unforgettable umami flavour that you wouldn’t typically expect from a borsht. And that gorgeous colour!!! And not to mention those tender ribs, that make this a complete and filling meal. It also fits my two philosophies […]

Patty Melt

Melt a bit of butter in a heavy skillet, ideally cast iron, over medium heat.

Add bread slices and cook for about 3 minutes until crisp golden brown. Move them around as needed to make sure they caramelize evenly. Remove to a plate with the seared side up. Top each slice with a piece of cheese.