Category Archives: Mains

Easy Lasagna with Extra Veggies

I like to make a batch of roasted veggies to serve on the side of any dish I make during the week. If you don’t have any made up and don’t feel like making them, they can easily be left out. What makes this recipe ‘easy’? Well, it assumes the roasted vegetables have already beenContinue reading “Easy Lasagna with Extra Veggies”

Lomo Saltado

This Peruvian version of a beef stir-fry may seem a little strange with the french fries but that’s the traditional way to make Lomo Saltado, and it works! Not to mention this simple dish is perfect for a busy weeknight. You can prepare all the ingredients ahead of time and have them in the fridgeContinue reading “Lomo Saltado”

Cassoulet

This is a variation on the traditional French casserole, Cassoulet, made with sausage, beans, tomatoes, kale and topped with crunchy, buttery bread crumbs. It got 2 big thumbs up from my daughter. Ingredients: 1 Tbsp olive oil 12 oz Italian sausage 1 onion, diced 2 c carrot, shredded 3 cloves garlic, minced 14.5 oz fire-roastedContinue reading “Cassoulet”

Vegetarian Chickpea Stew

The flavour of this stew is surprisingly complex with many layers. Ingredients: 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 c onion, diced 1/2 c celery, diced 1/2 c green pepper, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tbsp ginger, minced 3 c sweet potato, cubed 3 c vegetable stock (or chicken stock if the vegetarian aspect isn’t important)Continue reading “Vegetarian Chickpea Stew”

Dry Rub Chicken Wings

These sweet & savoury chicken wings got rave reviews from the family with my husband saying “you could serve these to anyone!” whatever that means, lol! I served them with Simple Creamy Coleslaw and Cucumber Salad. Ingredients: 1 kg raw chicken wings 5 Tbsp packed brown sugar 1 Tbsp onion powder 1 Tbsp garlic powderContinue reading “Dry Rub Chicken Wings”

Classic Tuna Noodle Casserole

I wasn’t feeling well last night so I needed something quick and easy made with things I had in the house, and this was the result. Perfect because all you do is mix the ingredients together in a big pot, toss into a baking dish and cook for 20 minutes – and you have dinner!Continue reading “Classic Tuna Noodle Casserole”

Summer BBQ Chicken Sandwich

This is a very quick, light dinner that my family enjoys in the summer time. The sauce made from Worcestershire, mayonnaise and lemon is what makes it. I can’t resist taking pieces of chicken and just dipping them in it. Serve with raw veggies or mexi-coleslaw on the side. Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, pounded thinContinue reading “Summer BBQ Chicken Sandwich”

Homemade Bolognese Sauce

This sauce is super easy to make and tastes so authentic with the red wine mixed with the fresh herbs. Serve over a broad pasta like linguine, fettuccine or silky egg noodles. Ingredients: 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 whole onion, diced 8 garlic cloves, minced 1 lb lean ground beef 1/2 c red wine 1/2Continue reading “Homemade Bolognese Sauce”

Hungarian Pork Stew with Dumplings

This is yet another recipe clipped from a newspaper article a couple of decades ago that made its way into regular rotation. I had to halve the recipe though, because if memory serves, the article was about cooking for fire fighters in their station and the recipe was enough food to feed an army. YouContinue reading “Hungarian Pork Stew with Dumplings”