Quick & Easy
Garlic Rosemary Roast Potatoes
These garlic rosemary roast potatoes are FABULOUS and so easy to prepare. My husband's favorite roast potato recipe!! INGREDIENTS - 2 pounds (908 grams) red potatoes, quartered 4 tbsp (60 ml) olive oil kosher or sea salt, to taste black pepper, to taste 2 sprigs fresh...
Asparagus Roasted
This recipe for roasted (or barbecued) asparagus originated with my brother-in-law Allan who uses the barbecue to cook asparagus - with delicious results. Oven or BBQ works great! INGREDIENTS - 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil 16 asparagus spears 4 - 6 cloves garlic, crushed...
Oven Roasted Fries
Super easy and delicious Oven Roasted Fries. Great with a hamburger and salad - and lots of other things. Likely much better for you than fast food too :^) INGREDIENTS - 4 medium to large potatoes, cut into thin or thick fries garlic powder kosher salt and black...
Pan Steamed Veggies
My sister Linda introduced me to this method of steaming vegetables. It is fast, easy and, as long as you don't forget that it is cooking, will yield crisp veggies every time. All you need is a bit of water in the bottom of a frying pan with a lid. Simple!!...
Basil Garlic Cheese Bread
One of my brother-in-law’s (Ken) favorites. Great with spaghetti, lasagna, chili, soup, salad ... the list is endless! INGREDIENTS - 1 cup (250 ml) soft butter 4 garlic cloves, crushed 1 cup (250 ml) sharp cheddar cheese, grated 1/2 cup (125 ml) fresh basil, chopped...
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes with a bit of a twist - garlic! So easy and so good! Ingredients - 5 lbs (2.3 kg) red potatoes, cut into chunks for boiling 2 cloves of garlic, crushed 1/2 cup (125 ml) butter 1 cup (250 ml) sour cream kosher salt and black pepper, to taste Preparation...
Garlic Roasted Veggies
Use as many or as few veggies as you desire for this dish. A great way to use up vegetables that may be close to the end of their life (still good but not so pretty :^). Be careful not to overcook - vegetables should be crisp though cooked when pulled from the oven....
Slow Scalloped Potatoes & Ham
This simple to prepare scalloped potatoes and ham recipe is delicious - and its made in a slow cooker! It comes from my sister Linda. Ingredients - 3 very large baking potatoes, unpeeled and thinly sliced 1 1/2 lbs (700 g) of ham, thinly sliced Sauce - 2 cups (500 ml)...
Ginger Garlic Thai Chicken
A delicious Thai style recipe that is easy to prepare and flavourful. The idea for this dish is from the Pad Thai restaurant in Pitt Meadows BC. Ingredients - 2 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, thinly sliced 2 tbsp (30 ml) grapeseed or vegetable oil 3 cloves...
Chicken Veggie Stir Fry
This chicken and veggie stir fry dish provides a great way to use up excess or 'need to be used' vegetables in your crisper. Tasty, healthy and can be prepared without a lot of fuss. Ingredients - 2 tbsp (30 ml) grapeseed or vegetable oil 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2...
Curry Chicken Wrap
Easy to prepare (use leftover chicken breasts!) with a delicious curry flavour, crisp veggies and the sweetness of grapes and apples (or raisins, mango) wrapped in a flour tortilla. A bit messy to eat but the taste makes up for it. Ingredients - 2 chicken breasts,...
Greens, Craisins & Goat Cheese
An easy to prepare salad with a bit of sweetness from the craisins and tartness from the dressing. A favorite in our household. Dress the entire salad just before serving or have individuals dress their own. Ingredients - 1/4 cup (60 ml) extra-virgin olive oil 1 tbsp...
BBQ (or oven roasted) Zucchini Mushrooms Onion & Asparagus
These veggies are easy to prepare and delicious barbecued or oven roasted. The flavour of the zucchini, mushrooms, onion and asparagus together works well. Be sure not to overcook. The onions and the zucchini are best just cooked and still a bit crisp. Ingredients -...
Three Pepper Salad
I love it when I get creative and it turns out!! We had family coming for dinner and the only veggies in the fridge were lettuce and three peppers (red, yellow and green). I decided to try something different when I realized I also had pineapple in my pantry. Do you...
Garlic Artichoke Dip
Fast to prepare Garlic Artichoke Dip. Super easy appetizer recipe! Serve while still quite warm - it thickens fast as it cools. Double for large groups. Ingredients - 6 cloves of garlic, crushed 6 oz (185 ml) jar of artichoke hearts, drained and diced 1 cup (250 ml)...
Guacamole
Simple to make. Good as a dip with tortilla chips or nachos. Ingredients - 2 avocados, peeled and mashed 1 tomato, diced 3 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tsp (10 ml) lemon juice 1/4 cup (60 ml) cilantro, chopped (optional) sea salt, to taste black pepper, to taste...
Pecan Chicken Fingers & Honey Mustard Sauce
An easy to prepare and flavourful main course, served with a salad, or appetizer. One the kids are sure to like and better for them (not deep fried). Serve with the Mayo Honey Mustard Sauce recipe below or with your favourite homemade or store bought dip. Ingredients...
Garlic Lovers’ Caesar Salad
This easy Caesar Salad recipe is one of our favourites. We've been making it for about 20 years!! You’ll want (make that need) to use breath mints the morning after eating. Ingredients - 2 to 3 anchovy fillets 8+/- garlic cloves, peeled 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil 1/4...
Pasta Chicken Stir Fry
This Pasta Chicken Stir Fry recipe is simple, flavourful and delicious! My husband had a craving for pasta and this was the end result. Delicious! Pasta Chicken Stir Fry Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced 3 strips of prosciutto, thinly sliced 2 cloves...
Grandpa’s Fudge
My Dad used to make Fudge at Christmas and to this day it remains one of my favourites at Christmas. It is simple to make and you can do it with or without a candy thermometer. The thermometer makes it a bit easier to tell when it is done. Ingredients for Fudge 4 cups...
Chocolate Shortbread Cookies
Easy, melt in your mouth Chocolate Shortbread Cookies. A twist on the usual shortbread for those who like chocolate - and they will LOVE these! Ingredients for Chocolate Shortbread Cookies 2 cups (500 ml) butter 1 cup (250 ml) sugar 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla 3 cups (750...
BBQ Chicken Breasts
Like Pesto? You'll love these. SO easy. INGREDIENTS - chicken breasts pesto, homemade or store bought kosher sea salt and black pepper, to taste PREPARATION - Use a mallot to tenderize chicken breasts. Place chicken in a ziploc bag along with enough pesto to marinade...