Gardens, Home, Recipes, & Stories
Leftovers reheated in a ramekin This is a very hearty meal for those times you're in need of proper comfort food. Loaded with protein and flavour, you can't go wrong with this easy to make meal. I make a large batch so I can share with my Auntie, and we freeze the leftovers for even… Continue reading Rosée Ravioli Recipe
I have 8 basil plants (2 varieties) growing in my hydroponics this year, primarily because I love making my own pesto, and they were finally ready to harvest. Of course you can buy pesto for convenience, but homemade fresh pesto is really worth the extra effort. I also spread it on toasted sandwiches, roast veggies… Continue reading Pesto Perogies Recipe
This version of the recipe came from my dad's French Canadian side of the family, the Loyers... I have adapted it to be dairy-free for my own family now, and it remains a favourite comfort food meal. Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef 1 onion, finely diced 2 t crushed garlic 2 T Italian seasoning 1… Continue reading Loyer Shepherd’s Pie
When I was growing up there was ALWAYS a pan of frozen cheesecake in our freezer for my hard working dad, and an opened can of cherry or blueberry pie filling in the fridge to scoop on top. It's not a healthy whole food recipe by a long stretch, but it's definitely a childhood comfort… Continue reading Mom’s Freezer Cheesecake
The weather has been rainy and cold, business has been slow, so we're craving soup, and what better way to save a little money on the grocery budget than to use up what you have in your fridge and freezer? Every time I roast a chicken I make a big pot of homemade herbacious delicious… Continue reading Broiled Veggies & Chicken Soup
This is a French Canadian breakfast my dad used to make for us on the rare weekend he didn't have to work when we were kids. I've adapted it for my own wheat allergy by using gluten-free cinnamon raisin bread instead of regular whole wheat bread, but the basic recipe is the same, and you definitely have… Continue reading Egg in the Hole Recipe
We try to eat whole foods as much as possible, which means we don't buy a lot of prepackaged convenience foods, like hot chocolate mix. The weather has cooled off and it's the perfect time of year to snuggle under a cozy blanket with good book and a steaming mug of hot chocolate, so I… Continue reading Hot Chocolate Recipe
I grew up eating nasty tuna casserole made from cream-of-something soup. It was bland, boring, and high in MSG. I’ve been looking for a made-from-scratch creamy cheesy comfort-foodesque recipe, couldn’t find one, so made this one up. I don’t mind saying it’s amazing and will be a family favorite, hopefully for generations to come. Makes… Continue reading Not-Your-Mama’s Tuna Casserole Recipe
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