Main Dish

Pecan Crusted Chicken & Apple Salad with Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette

Pecan Crusted Chicken & Apple Salad with Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette

Oh goodness. I don”t even know how to begin telling you how absolutely delicious this salad is. The only thing I can think to say is that it was so good I was craving it for dessert. Really. Chicken breasts coated in a pecan, sesame seed, flour mixture – pan-fried til crisp and then baked(…)

Homemade: Hamburger Helper (Beef Stroganoff)

Hamburger Helper reminds me of my dad. When I was a kid and Dad was cooking you almost always knew it would contain ground beef. His specialty was a concoction of ground beef and cream of mushroom soup served over rice. I always looked forward to it whenever he made it and it tasted very(…)

Chicken Barley Soup

My family (like most families right now) has been struggling with being sick pretty much non-stop. By the time the weekend comes my son has something new to spread around the house. It makes it’s way through the family just in time for something new to catch on. But that’s ok, it’s part and parcel(…)

Quick Chicken Parmigiana

Quick Chicken Parmigiana

I used to not be a fan of chicken and tomatoes together. There was something about it that just seemed off to me. Give me cream with my chicken and tomatoes with my beef! That”s what I used to think. I”m not sure what changed my mind.  I guess a part of growing up is(…)

My Favourite Chili

My Favourite Chili

This chili has a great robust flavour, a good amount of heat and the perfect meat/bean ratio – winning the spot of my favourite chili. I have a secret to tell you. I used to not be able to make a good pot of chili to save my life. I”ve tried many five-star recipes with(…)

Greek Chicken Kabobs and Salad

Chicken is marinated in a tangy greek dressing, threaded onto skewers and cooked on the grill. It’s served with a quick greek salad, using the same dressing, for a light and tasty main dish.

BLT Chicken Burgers

A cheesy chicken burger that’s packed with flavour; topped with classic BLT toppings and a scrumptious basil mayonnaise.

Summer Chicken Stew

This stew is quick to prepare, comforting on a rainy day, with the flavours of summer cooked in one pot until creamy and flavourful.

Last-Minute BBQ Pizza Dough

Last-Minute BBQ Pizza Dough

Homemade pizza dough that”s cooked on the grill and comes together, from start to finish, in under an hour. Perfect for those last minute pizza cravings on hot summer days.

Shrimp and Couscous Paella

A super quick, weeknight version of paella. Comes together in one pot in less then thirty minutes. And, it tastes delicious too of course!