The Menu

A pasta dish that combines the sweet (cranberries) with the savoury (parmesan and chicken).  Dried cranberries, chicken, parmesan cheese and a touch of cream coat the curly fusilli pasta in a delicious sauce.  Kids really dig it!  Prepared on the stovetop. 

Cooking time: 20 minutes.

When these pita pizzas are served at our house, they are eaten up in no time! A wonderful blend of olive oil, feta cheese, pesto, and sun-dried tomatoes is smothered on a pita and baked in the oven. The pita bread gets golden and crispy while the delicious flavours melt and meld to perfection. Pita is provided. Baked in the oven. 

Cooking time: 15 minutes.

A sweet sauce of hoisin, honey, fresh ginger and slivered almonds make this generous portion of large shrimp taste terrific. Sauté on the stovetop and serve over rice for a quick and satisfying meal. 

Cooking time: 15 minutes.

Juicy and flavourful is the best way to describe these beauties.  A delectable sauce of sesame oil, black bean sauce, cilantro and garlic coat the Alberta Platinum drumsticks as they bake in your oven.  Serve alongside some roasted potato "fries" and you have a complete meal.  Prepared in the oven. 

Cooking time: 45-60 minutes.

Lean, all-white chicken stir fry sautés in a simple marinade of soy, rice vinegar and a pinch of red pepper flakes. This scrumptious combination is then stir-fried with a tasty blend of green peas, white onions, red peppers and sesame seeds to create dinner for you and yours. Prepared on the stovetop. 

Cooking time: 20 minutes.

A classic creamy beef stroganoff entrée which cooks all day long in your slow cooker for a delicious weeknight meal. Tender chunks of beef stew are infused with the flavours of parsley and sour cream. Boil some egg noodles (not provided) when you get home, and in 10 minutes a wonderful meal is ready. Prepared in the slow cooker. 

Cooking time: 4-6 hours.

A generous pork roast slow cooks in your crock-pot with the tangy flavours of ketchup, cider vinegar, brown sugar and mustard.  Once the pork has slow cooked for hours (and your house smells incredible!), shred the pork and serve on buns.  Perfect for a cold winter's night.  Prepared in the slow-cooker. 

Cooking time: 8-10 hours.

Beef brisket slowly cooks in your crock-pot with a delicious blend of tomatoes, cilantro, cumin and onions. The final result is a delicious and tender shredded beef dish. This would be divine served with Spanish rice and some black beans. Prepared in the crock-pot.

Cooking time: 5-8 hours.

Juicy boneless, skinless chicken breasts are coated with delicious, crunchy coconut flakes and baked in the oven. Drizzle the baked chicken with a sweet and tangy sauce that blends brown sugar, cinnamon and ginger. Devour with anything from steamed rice to a fresh salad. So good!

Cooking time: 25 minutes.

Whole sausage links are browned and simmered with the delectable flavours of kidney beans, baked beans, a hint of cumin and marinara sauce.  Add some frozen peas (provided) and you have a totally delicious chunky soup.  Dunk a hunk of fresh bread into the chili for a light and satisfying dinner.  Prepared on the stovetop. 

Cooking time: 30 minutes.

A slow-cooking vegetarian dish that gets stuffed into tortillas when it's ready to eat.  Lentils, red peppers, tomatoes, carrots, spices, brown rice and parmesan cheese combine in the slow-cooker for a healthy vegetarian meal.  Prepared in the slow-cooker.  Tortillas provided. 

Cooking time: 4-5 hours.

Pork side ribs are slow-cooked in a zesty rib sauce that will have you licking your fingers!  Ketchup, mustard, brown sugar and more...the classic fixings for a rib sauce.  Prepared in the crock-pot or in the oven.

Cooking time: 2-8 hours.

Simply marvellous! A lean pork tenderloin bakes in your oven with an apricot glaze that is out of this world. These flavourful pork tenderloins are so juicy and delicious with the glaze...everyone will be asking for seconds! Baked in the oven.

Cooking time: 40 minutes.

A simple Asian-inspired marinade -- which includes pineapple juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and onions -- make this sirloin bavette (very similar to flank steak) super tasty. Slice the steak 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!).

Cooking time: 1 hour.

This delicious soup is a great weeknight dinner -- hearty, flavourful and the perfect meal to warm you up when it's cold outside! Sauté the vegetables and kielbasa (a classic Polish sausage) until the kielbasa is brown. Add in broth, cannellini beans, kale and cheese-filled tortellini and dinner is served! Prepared on the stovetop.

Cooking time: 20-30 minutes.

Chunks of fresh boneless, skinless chicken breast slow-cook all day in a rich tomato mix. Just before serving, add the mixture of black beans, kidney beans and corn. This chili is not spicy but hearty and healthy with wonderful fibre from the beans! Serve with corn chips and top with cheese and sliced avocado. YUM! Prepared in the slow cooker.

Cooking time: 6-8 hours.

A wonderful shrimp entrée with garlic, onions, feta cheese and tomatoes. Quickly sauté the shrimp, allow the feta/tomato mix to melt-in and enjoy this quick-to-prepare, divine-tasting entree!  Prepared on the stovetop.

Cooking time: 10 minutes.

Two wonderful cheeses melt into the macaroni pasta for gooey goodness. The pesto adds just the right amount of flavour and distinction to satisfy even the most discerning palates! Yum - mouths will water just thinking about this comfort food.  Prepared on the stovetop.

Cooking time: 25 minutes.

This quick-cooking stir fry tastes great served over steamed rice or rice noodles. The lean beef stir fry marinates in a delicious fresh ginger and oyster sauce blend which is complimented by a generous serving of green beans to make a complete meal. Prepared on the stove-top. 

Cooking time: 20 minutes.

These are so delicious, we constantly get requests to bring them back!  A warm blend of pesto, mozzarella and parmesan cheese along with diced all-white chicken fill the flour tortillas and bake in your oven for an ooey-gooey mozzarella, chicken and pesto delight!  Prepared in the oven.

Cooking time: 20 minutes.

A slow cooker pineapple chicken recipe that combines boneless, skinless chicken breasts with pineapple, turmeric, and coconut milk for an outstanding and easy meal.  Served over brown rice with a side of veggies, this is a delightfully healthy dish.  As this meal slow cooks, it smells so good that you may want to eat it right out of the pot.  Prepared in the slow cooker. 

Cooking time: 4-8 hours.

This meaty, delicious, and comforting classic is often requested at our house! Brown the grass-fed beef with some garlic, onion and spices. Next, throw in our special tomato sauce and let the whole thing simmer while you read a book and enjoy a cup of tea (for no less than 1.5 hours, obviously). About 15 minutes before you want to eat, cook the spaghetti (provided) until al dente. Top your cooked spaghetti with the delicious sauce and pass around the parm!

Cooking time: 2 hours.

Green beans, sliced okra, tomatoes, cauliflower & more combine to make a healthy and filling vegetarian dish. A wonderful spice blend along with a bit of cream and cashews brings these unique flavours together. If you like your veggies and want to try something full of flavour, give this a try! Prepared on the stovetop. 

Cooking time: 20 minutes.

What do you get when you blend sweet raspberries and spicy Frank's RedHot sauce? A delicious sweet and spicy blend that begs to be smothered all over wings and devoured! After browning the Maple Hill dingers under your broiler for a few minutes, combine them with the sauce (we do the blending, you do the pouring!) in your slow cooker. Entertain yourself for a few hours then serve them up with some roasted potatoes and a side of your favourite ranch dressing!

Cooking time: 2-4 hours.