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Big Batch Beef Chili (with Low Carb Option)

I love big batch cooking because not only do we have 4 kids (although being teenagers with jobs, friends and cars, it’s hit or miss if they actually will be home to eat), but it just gives me my lunches for the whole week that I can grab-and-go to work. This beef chili is oneContinue reading “Big Batch Beef Chili (with Low Carb Option)”

Family-Sized Shepherd’s Pie

This recipe is called ‘Family-Sized’ because it makes enough to feed my family of 6, including 3 teenagers. It’s my Shepherd’s Pie recipe that I’ve made for YEARS. The part that has always given me the biggest headache is the mashed potatoes on top. I’ve been notorious for producing gummy, pasty mashed potatoes without anyContinue reading “Family-Sized Shepherd’s Pie”

Cuban Rice & Beans with Pork

My husband and I got home from Cuba at 4:00 am this morning and when I finally woke up the first thing I wanted to do was make the amazing rice and beans with pork cutlets that I ate there … and my husband actually said it was the best cuban food he’s eaten allContinue reading “Cuban Rice & Beans with Pork”

Low Carb Chicken & Broccoli Casserole

This is a family favourite around my house – creamy, cheesy, yummy goodness. It takes a while to prep but you can start the day before by boiling / cooking the chicken breast and steaming the broccoli, and having them ready in the fridge. Once that’s done, the assembly is super quick and easy, andContinue reading “Low Carb Chicken & Broccoli Casserole”