I’ve been making this stove top Swiss Steak recipe, for as long as we’ve been married! I found the original version in a small cookbook published by the Ontario Department of Agriculture & Food, probably in the early 70s.
Author: Debra Dalgleish
Pork Chops With Apples and Pears
This is one of my favorite ways to have pork chops, and if we can’t find ripe pears, we use good quality jarred pears in juice. Canned pears would work too! Continue reading “Pork Chops With Apples and Pears”
Hamburger Scramble
We make variations on this quick ground beef recipe, adding whatever vegetables and seasonings that we have on hand. It’s not pretty, but it’s perfect for nights when you’re tired, and the cupboards are almost bare.
Weekly Meal Plan 2025-07-05
Here in Mississauga, there’s a week of mixed weather in the forecast. Every day has clouds, and the sun peeks out occasionally. I like the mid-20 temperatures though!
For this week’s menu, I chose old favourites from our meal plan, and included one new recipe – One-Pot Creamy Orzo with Pork. Continue reading “Weekly Meal Plan 2025-07-05”
Stovetop Carrot Apple Ginger Soup
When we first tried this soup, it was in the slow cooker all day, and we enjoyed it at supper time.
Later, I adapted the recipe, so I could make it on the stovetop, in a much quicker time! The flavours are just as good, and now it’s a 45 minute project, instead of taking all day.
Blondies with Chocolate Chips
This is a lighter, less gooey, version of traditional Blondies squares. They’re delicious, and they disappear quickly!
Makes 16 squares, about 100 calories each.
Chicken and Mushroom Pasta
This recipe is adapted from the Mushrooms section, in the Chatelaine Quickies cookbook.
I’ve adjusted it for 2 servings, and added cooked chicken, for a heartier meal.
Stir-Fried Shrimp with Vegetables
This quick and easy dish has shrimp stir-fried with ginger, garlic, and a splash of low-sodium soy sauce
Asian-Inspired Turkey Lettuce Wraps
In this quick and easy recipe, ground turkey is sautéed with garlic, ginger, a dash of sesame oil, and low-sodium soy sauce.
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Minute Magic Tea Biscuits
Sometimes we call these “baking powder biscuits” and sometimes they’re “tea biscuits.” Whatever you call these biscuits, they’re delicious, especially when they’re fresh out of the oven!