Here's a simple, robust, cold-weather soup featuring a mixture of hardy, long lasting root vegetables you can keep on hand. Easy to make and filled with simple ingredients, it's a great family dinner choice   Creamy Root Vegetable Soup Ingredients: 8 cups chicken stock 3 cups rutabaga, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 cups russet potatoes, cut into 1-inch … [Read more...]

  This Lasagna soup is the ultimate in comfort food. It has all the cheesy-meaty goodness of lasagna with tender pieces of lasagna and a delicious tomato base that delivers all the flavours of lasagna without all the fuss.     I like to serve this soup to my family garnished with shredded mozzarella, but when I am serving to adult guests I also … [Read more...]

  There’s nothing better than a hearty bowl of Scotch broth. Delicious, traditional Scotch broth is the best for using up leftover lamb and getting the most out of your lamb roast. This is a family recipe so everything is from scratch. Bones and all are simmered for hours to make a stock full of flavour.     What makes this soup so amazing is a … [Read more...]

      This Microwave Loaded Potato Soup in a Mug is ready in under 5 minutes flat for a delicious, creamy hot meal loaded with delicious toppings like bacon, shredded cheese and more!      This creamy loaded potato soup couldn't be any easier to make. No peeling or boiling potatoes, and no running it through a blender either. In fact this … [Read more...]

  Well here we are with my December post as a Brand Ambassador for Chicken Farmers of Canada, and it's my last. I've really enjoyed building a relationship supporting Chicken Farmers of Canada over the last year.  Not only have I had the opportunity to share delicious recipes featuring fresh Canadian chicken over the last year, but I've also been able to support … [Read more...]

    I've been using a high-end professional blender for a few years now and I am still in love with it and use it constantly. So when Sears Canada reached out to me to check out the new Kenmore Pro Heavy Duty Professional Blender, I was a little hesitant. I don't really like setting myself up for having to write a negative review and I felt like one would … [Read more...]

    This Coconut Tomato Soup is a simple and quick soup that is deliciously filling thanks to the "hidden" red lentils.     Coconut Tomato Soup Makes 6-8 Servings | Total Time 30 min Ingredients: 1 Tbsp Butter or Oil 1 Medium Onion, chopped 4 Garlic Cloves, minced 2 Tbsp Grated Ginger 1 tbsp Cilantro, chopped 2 Cups Vegetable … [Read more...]

     Serving  your family nutritious and delicious meals does not always have to equate to spending hours in the kitchen.  With flu season coming it is even more important to stay healthy and keep your immune systems strong by eating the right kind of food.  Hearty homemade Chicken Noodle Soup is such a great dinner idea during this time of … [Read more...]

   Last week I shared with you my recipe for 15 Minute Sweet and Sour Pork using Maple Leaf® Country Kitchen® Smoked Ham I love finding new quick and easy dinner ideas and this 15 Minute White Bean and Ham Soup with Kale caught my eye on AppEhtite.ca.  I did tweak it a bit to suit my family's tastes a bit more and it came out amazing.  I particularly … [Read more...]

I was telling you just last week about my new Blendtec Designer 725 blender and shared my recipe for Baby Lasagna.  This week I want to show you how to make a really delicious Vegan Creamy Broccoli soup with The Blendtec Designer 725. I love the super easy to clean BPA-free 5 sided WildSide+  jar with vented lid - all designed to circulate ingredients more … [Read more...]

  In my family there is nothing better than a steaming hot bowl of homemade spicy barley and vegetable soup on a blustery and cold winter day.  This soup is often requested by my family and despite being vegetarian and I guess vegan even, it is filling and hearty thanks to the pearl barley and all the veggies.  The secret to this soup is the combination of the … [Read more...]