Dinner Dash: Mama’s “May I Have More?” Manicotti!

Dinner Dash: Mama’s “May I Have More?” Manicotti!

When you’re craving comfort food, this is one of our family’s favourite “go-to” recipes that is always a big hit. Our son even asked for it to be made for his birthday supper! Make extra if you want leftovers as they won’t be left for long. After about 10 minutes of baking, the delicious smell of the baking manicotti will waft through your... 


Easy Peasy Recipeezys: “Come and Get It” Crowd Pleasing Chilli

Easy Peasy Recipeezys: “Come and Get It” Crowd Pleasing Chilli

This chilli is a definite kid favorite! It’s simple and quick to make and tastes even better the next day! Perfect for those cold weather nights or when you need to fill your family’s bellies with a hearty meal before sending them off on sports activities! Toast some bread and cut into sticks for little ones to dip into their chilli. Also great... 


No Fuss, No Muss Crockpot Cooking: Crockpot Beef Bourguignon

No Fuss, No Muss Crockpot Cooking: Crockpot Beef Bourguignon

If you’ve ever made Beef Bourguignon, you will know why it’s the recipe that got Julia Child’s published. That’s why we were thrilled when Sophfronia Scott (Business by the Book) shared her favorite crockpot version of this beloved classic! “Here’s my absolute fave! It was printed on the side of the box of my slow... 


Dinner Dash: Presto Creamy Pesto Fish

Dinner Dash: Presto Creamy Pesto Fish

Pressed for time at the end of a busy day? This family-pleasing easy-peasy fish dish can be whipped up in no time flat! You can also vary this recipe by adding chopped tomatoes, onions, salsa, cheese, or mushrooms on top of the sauce during the last 10 minutes of cooking. The creamy pesto sauce also makes a great dipping sauce on its own for fish fingers. Presto... 


Cooking with Kids: Teach Your Kids Healthy Eating Habits – How to Get Them to Eat a Rainbow of Fruits and Vegetables

Cooking with Kids: Teach Your Kids Healthy Eating Habits – How to Get Them to Eat a Rainbow of Fruits and Vegetables

March is National Nutrition Month and their theme this year is to Eat A Rainbow! I couldn’t agree more! Using a rainbow as a guide, you can ensure that your children benefit from a wide range of vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. By breaking produce down into groups of fire-engine red, bright orange, sunshine yellow, emerald green, and rich... 


Dinner Dash: Mommy’s Dead Tired Dead-Easy Curry Chicken

Dinner Dash: Mommy’s Dead Tired Dead-Easy Curry Chicken

A coworker handed this to me saying, “My kids love this curry chicken” like he was handing me the Holy Grail of cooking (and since I wasn’t a mother at the time, I smiled and nodded). Fast forward to life with a 6-year-old picky eater who doesn’t even like ketsup and imagine my surprise when she too liked it – curry! Now... 


Dinner Dash: Crockpot Cooking – This Ain’t Your Mama’s (Crockpot) Meatloaf

Dinner Dash: Crockpot Cooking – This Ain’t Your Mama’s (Crockpot) Meatloaf

Cooking is a lot like writing, especially when you do both everyday. Sometimes you just get stuck on what to do. We certainly did and that’s when we remembered (like a good freezer meal plan), we had stashed away a bunch of reader submissions (for occasions just like this one where we just got stuck). Submitted by Rachel of www.busymommymedia.com... 


Crockpot Ribs: Quick and Easy Crockpot Ribs

Crockpot Ribs: Quick and Easy Crockpot Ribs

Not everyone agrees on the right way to make crockpot ribs, but the one thing they can agree on is that messy, fall-off-the-bone comfort food is fun to eat (and well worth waiting for while they simmer away)! So in the interest of keeping everyone happy, we are sharing three different ways to make crockpot ribs! Crockpot Ribs: 3 Different Ways to Make... 


No Fuss, No Muss: One Dish Delights – Simple Roast Chicken and Winter Vegetables

No Fuss, No Muss: One Dish Delights – Simple Roast Chicken and Winter Vegetables

Sometimes all you need on a cold winter day is a simple, yet hearty dish like roast chicken with root vegetables. What I love about cooking one dish meals is how easy and fast they are to prepare (and clean up). Simple Roast Chicken and Winter Vegetables 2 small sweet potatoes 2 medium potatoes 3 carrots 1 medium onion (or choose any assortment of... 


Dinner Dash: Sick of Turkey? Top 7 Alternatives to Cooking Turkey for Thanksgiving Dinner

Dinner Dash: Sick of Turkey? Top 7 Alternatives to Cooking Turkey for Thanksgiving Dinner

Everybody loves turkey – right? Even the best dishes need a break now and then. If your family needs a break from America’s favorite holiday feast, here are seven delicious alternatives #1: Stuffed Cornish Game Hens – This delicious smaller alternative comes complete with crispy skin, large enough to stuff, and a yummy better-than-chicken flavor,... 


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