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Tag: family favourites

Meal Planning for March Break

March 15, 2017momstownRecessNo commentscooking with kids, desserts, dinner, family favourites, kara's favourites, March Break, meal planning, mexican, muffins

March Break is upon us and while we might have some great fun planned with the kids, we will also have to try to fit in making 3 meals for them! Here are some suggestions for March Break meal planning for your family.

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Iron Chef momstown: Burrito Supreme

February 20, 2015momstownRecessNo commentsbeans, cowboy, family favourites, Guacamole, kara's favourites, mexican, Recipes

Challenge: Raid the pantry and see what delicious creation I could make with what was already there 
Outcome: The ultimate momstown burrito—flexible, fast, filling and delicious
Bonus discovery: Addictive, restaurant-quality corn salsa that takes minutes to throw together!

By Kara Heald

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Sneaky Stuffed Manicotti

September 4, 2014momstownRecessNo commentsbig batch, easy dinners, family favourites, kara's favourites, make ahead, pasta

This is filled with lean ground chicken, veggies and a spinach ricotta cheese mixture.

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20 Delicious Salad Recipes

June 15, 2014momstownRecessNo commentsbbq, dressing, entertaining, family favourites, healthy choices, party planning, salads, Summer, summer party, vegetarian

We are looking forward to the warmer weather when the BBQ becomes the main way to cook dinner and the meals lighten up and keep us cool. Here are our favourite 20 salads that are not only perfect for any weeknight dinner, but also great for entertaining.

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Simple Hot Cross Buns Recipe for Easter

March 25, 2014momstownRecessNo commentsbaking, Breakfast, Brunch, Easter, family favourites

One of the great traditions at Easter is eating Hot Cross Buns, but have you ever tried to make them from scratch? Here is one version of the classic recipe to try to make with the kids. Don’t forget to teach them the “Hot Cross Buns” nursery rhyme too!

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Meal in a Bowl: Mexican Black Bean Soup Recipe

March 24, 2014momstownRecessNo commentsbean, dinner, easy dinners, family favourites, Guacamole, mexican, soup, tortilla chips

Meatless Monday has a new meal in a bowl hit! Healthy and filling black bean soup with Mexican seasoning and toppings are a family fave. Kids will love the “topping bar” at the table.

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Best Dill Dip for Veggies

December 17, 2013momstownRecessNo commentsafter school snacks, appetizers, dips, family favourites, Recipes, vegetables

Need a go to dip? Try this great dill dip, great for parties, snacks or packing in lunches with veggies.

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Breaded Pork Chops with Hash Brown Potatoes for Oktoberfest

October 16, 2013momstownRecessNo commentsdinner, Fall, family favourites, pork chops

This is a traditional recipe that I grew up with that my Polish grandmother would make, and with Oktoberfest upon us I wanted to share it with you. Consider it my take on schnitzel!

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12 Easy Ideas for Cooking with Leftover Chicken or Turkey

October 15, 2013momstownRecessNo commentschicken, family favourites, healthy choices, leftover chicken

The best way to save time is to use last night’s dinner in a new way! If you served bbq chicken last night, be sure to make extras for leftovers so that you can try one of these 10 quick and easy ideas for cooking with chicken or turkey leftovers!

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Hearty and Delicious Chicken Soup

September 16, 2013momstownRecessNo commentschicken, family favourites, soup

Growing up my mom (like many moms) would always make me chicken soup when I was sick. Based on articles I’ve read over the past few years, the medical community now seems to agree with “mom”. Chicken soup really can help a cold.

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Mini Pumpkin Pie Croissants

September 6, 2013momstownRecessNo commentsfamily favourites, pumpkin, side dishes, Thanksgiving

Even if you don’t love the Fall for its weather, you can’t deny that fall food like Pumpkin Pie is a great reason to love the season!

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Easy Individual Chicken Pot Pie Muffins

July 29, 2013momstownRecessNo commentschicken, family favourites, pot pie

You know that you can always get creative with Pillsbury products for breakfast biscuits, hot dog wrap creations and individual pockets for the kids, but did you know you can make Chicken Pot Pie with just 4 ingredients? It couldn’t get any easier!

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Grandma’s Strawberry Freezer Jam

June 30, 2013momstownRecessNo commentsbig batch, family favourites, freezer ready, fruit, home, homemade, hostess gifts, junior chef, Recipes, Summer

After a late spring, strawberries are finally in season! For many momstown moms (and grandmas!) that means JAM! It doesn’t need to be hard, here’s a simple no cook freezer jam to enjoy.

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Blackberry Smash Pink Lemonade Pops

June 2, 2013momstownRecessNo commentsentertaining, family favourites, fruit, fun with food, home, ice pop, junior chef, kid's favourite, lemonade

Does anything say summer quite like a popsicle? Do you make them for your children or buy them? Buy an inexpensive mould at the dollar store and you can let your imagination run wild with ideas for the perfect summer pop!

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Cooking with Kids: Making Homemade Hummus

May 23, 2013momstownRecessNo commentsafter school snacks, dips, entertaining, family favourites, home, junior chef, kid's favourite, nutrition

Here’s an easy, nutritious and inexpensive hummus recipe to make at at home with the kids.

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