The Menu

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.

A generous beef roast slow cooks all day with so many wonderful "barbequey" flavours. You will want to pile the tender beef onto buns as soon as it is done. Preparing this dish is like making your own BBQ sauce, without having to clean anything up. Prepared in the crock-pot.

Cooking time: 4-8 hours.

This quick and easy, crowd-pleasing dish is perfect for those busy weeknights when time seems to be going ten times faster than you'd like it to. Or those nights when you want to eat something comforting and delicious without a lot of effort. Yes, this has pasta and bacon...but it also has a full head of kale in it. Balance, people! Prepared on the stovetop. ***Will need to add a bit of your own olive oil during preparation***

Cooking time: 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.

Fall-off-the bone skinless Alberta Platinum chicken drumsticks seasoned with oregano, lemon and spices and topped with a healthy grating of feta cheese. YUM! Throw them in your slow cooker before you leave the house and come home to an amazing smelling kitchen and a tasty dinner when served with a fresh and crunchy Greek salad and/or roasted potatoes!

Cooking time: 4 hours.

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.

Sausage, chili powder and garlic are quickly sautéed and simmered with a corn, black bean, tomato, bell pepper & salsa sauce for a Mexican delight. Served with tortilla chips or over steamed rice (casserole-style), this dish is a hit.  Prepared on the stovetop.

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.

Pistachio crusted pork tenderloin -- doesn't the name alone sound delicious? A wonderful lean cut of juicy pork tenderloin is complimented with a delicious blend of plum sauce, spices and pistachios. Prepared in the oven.

Cooking time: 30 minutes.

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.

Kidney and baked beans simmer gently with corn and tomatoes to create a delicious, hearty filling for whole wheat tortillas.  Combined with cheddar cheese and baked in the oven, you will be satisfying your taste buds in a matter of minutes.  Whole wheat tortillas provided.  Tastes great with salsa and guacamole on the side.  Prepared in the oven.

Cooking time: 20 minutes.

We've taken sweet and smoky BBQ sauce and added a few ingredients to really kick it up a notch! Beef minute steaks are combined with a delicious and simple buttery barbecue sauce. Give the tender, perfectly marbled steaks a quick sear in your skillet then simmer the sauce in your already-hot pan with all the delicious browned bits. In five minutes, you're ready to eat steak! You'll convert anyone who thinks steaks should only be barbecued!

Cooking time: 5-7 minutes.

A mouth watering marinade of olive oil, garlic, white wine and parsley make this large and plump shrimp dish to die for.  Prepared on the stovetop.

Cooking time: 15 minutes.

A sweet honey garlic sauce infuses lean beef stir-fry with wonderful flavours.  Combine the saucy beef with green onions, carrots and green beans for a quick and tasty meal.  Prepared on the stovetop.

Cooking time: 20 minutes.

Perfect for Meatless Mondays and Taco Tuesdays! This hearty and delicious meal will satisfy both vegetarians and meat-eaters. Perfectly seasoned sweet potatoes are roasted until they’re tender and caramelized. Toss them in with sauteed black beans, corn and onions all in a tangy and tasty honey-lime sauce. Spoon the wonderful filling onto some flour tortillas (provided), top with diced avocado and fresh cilantro, and you have a quick and flavourful meal.

Cooking time: 30 minutes.

Pork side ribs are marinated in a Korean-inspired blend of soy sauce, honey, sesame oil and orange juice.  Sticky and delicious...just as ribs should be.  Prepared in the slow-cooker. 

Cooking time: 6-8 hours.

Lean, all-white chicken stir-fry is simmered in a delicious curry, brown sugar and mango sauce to create something truly unique and delicious.  The sauce is flavourful and sticky so it goes great over steamed rice.  Prepared on the stovetop.

Cooking time: 15 minutes.

We love juicy, tender oven-roasted chicken drumsticks at our house. This recipe combines classic Portuguese flavours -- paprika, garlic, lemon, oregano and, of course, piri piri sauce -- with the fun of eating meat right off the bone. The must-have ingredient, piri piri sauce, is a hot sauce made from bird's eye chilis. It adds an exciting "zip" to the dish but it's not one of those scary hot sauces that hurts to eat. It's delicious! And goes great with roasted potatoes or rice.

Cooking time: About one hour.

This chicken dish has a rich tomato, oregano and olive flavour that is so good.  Boneless, skinless chicken thighs simmer in a hearty tomato, green olive and oregano sauce to create an absolutely wonderful chicken meal.  Healthy, warm and delicious.  Prepared on the stovetop. 

Cooking time: 30 minutes.

A lean pork roast is drizzled with a sweet & sticky date sauce.  The sauce simmers with apple juice, dates, a hint of honey, cinnamon and more. As it reduces and thickens, it becomes the perfect compliment to sliced pork roast. Prepared in the oven and on the stovetop.

Cooking time: 1 hour.

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.

Three types of cheese (cottage, ricotta and parmesan) combine with cauliflower, spinach, pesto and tomatoes to make a wonderful pasta bake.  Pasta, pesto, cheese and veggies...you just can't go wrong!  Prepared in the oven.  Whole grain penne pasta provided.

Cooking time: 45 minutes.