The Menu

A simple Asian-inspired marinade -- which includes pineapple juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and onions -- make these butcher-cut steaks super tasty. Slice the steaks into tender strips to top a light salad or serve alongside roasted or steamed veggies.   Prepared in the oven (or on the BBQ if you're brave!).

Who doesn't enjoy eating a drumstick?! A generous portion of juicy Alberta Platinum chicken drumsticks cook with a delicious chili and brown sugar sauce that will have you licking your fingers! Prepared in the oven or on the grill.

Cooking time: 60 minutes.

We love the fresh taste of this vegetarian entree!  Carrots, spinach, onions, whole-grain rice & feta cheese combine to form the filling of a hearty and satisfying wrap.  Whole wheat tortillas are provided to wrap up the yummy-ness!  Despite what you might think, this meal is totally kid-friendly -- especially if you include a special (aka Geek yogurt) dipping sauce! Prepared in the oven.

Cooking time: 30 minutes.

Perfectly sliced beef stir fry is pan seared with fresh garlic and ginger and finished off with a deliciously sweet and savoury sauce.  Red peppers, green onions and delicious cashews round out this meal. Prepared on the stovetop.

Cooking time: 20 minutes.

Honey-coated pecans toast in the oven with a touch of ginger while you bake the boneless pork chops.  If you enjoy the sound of a honey-pecan combo in your mouth, you will love this entrée.  Baked in the oven. 

Cooking time: 30 minutes.

The wonderful flavours of artichokes, black olives, red peppers, sausage, basil and mozzarella cheese melt together in a flour tortilla. Great to serve at a gathering or with a side salad for a scrumptious meal.  Flour tortillas are provided.  Baked in the oven. 

Cooking time: 20 minutes.

This dish combines rich coconut milk with all-white chunks of chicken, pasta, corn and peas. This Thai-inspired (non-spicy) dish is so good, it will have you licking your bowl!  Prepared on the stove-top. Pasta provided.

Cooking time: 20 minutes.

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts marinate in a flavourful combination of soy sauce, ketchup and more. The flavour from this marinade stays with the chicken, even after you grill it.  Prepared on the BBQ or in the oven. 

Cooking time: 15-45 minutes.

This dish is fresh, healthy and delicious.  One of our go-to recipes when we know we want to eat something wonderful!  Baby shrimp, green peppers, corn, tomato, olives, and garlic simmer on the stovetop while the orzo (rice-shaped pasta) cooks.  Blended together this delightful dish is ready in minutes and tastes great too.  Prepared on the stovetop.  Orzo provided.

Cooking time: 20 minutes.

Braised in a chunky tomato sauce with extra virgin olive oil, onions, garlic and tarragon; these boneless pork chops will be a hit!  Rich Italian flavours burst in your mouth with these tender pork chops. Prepared in the oven. 

Cooking time: 30 minutes.

This is a hearty, rich, vegetarian chili with a kick! Perfect comfort food to eat when it's crackling fire/fuzzy sock weather. This dish also tastes great enjoyed as leftovers or for lunch the next day.

Cooking time: 60-75 minutes.

If our kids could eat tortellini every night for dinner, they probably would! A classic sauce (prepared by you!) of tomatoes, pesto, onions and garlic simmer on your stovetop while the cheese-filled tortellini boils away. Add the tortellini to the homemade sauce, mix it up, and voila! Perfect for a satisfying dinner at the end of a busy day. Tortellini provided. Prepared on the stovetop.

Cooking time: 20 minutes.