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.

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.

Pizzaiola...sounds fancy, right?  Well, not exactly.  This is a simple, classic Italian sauce that simmers on your stovetop to beautifully compliment lean pork chops.  Garlic, onion, tomatoes and oregano make this sauce irresistible.  Prepared on the stovetop. 

Cooking time: 25 minutes.

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.

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.

If you like green peas, you will love this fantastic pasta dish.  The blend of flavours are amazing: sausage pieces, peas, ricotta cheese and fresh herbs.  The curly fusilli pasta is fun to eat, and this meal comes together in no time.  Prepared on the stovetop. 

Cooking time: 20 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.

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 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.

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.

This delicious one-pot soup brings all of the comforting goodness of lasagna -- but without the complicated prep. This lighter version of the classic combines hearty lentils and vegetables with the delicious Mediterranean flavours of oregano, basil and garlic. Let this comforting soup simmer gently on your stove then serve with a dollop of ricotta cheese and some fresh basil. Buon appetito! ***GF if you omit the lasagna noodles***

Cooking time: 45 minutes.

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.

Succulent braised pork with a tangy sweetness the whole family will enjoy. Red currant jam (how exotic!) has an excellent tart/sweet balance that tastes great with the pork and carrot stew.  Prepared in the crock-pot.

Cooking time: 6-8 hours.

These delicious burritos get regular rotation at our house! Packed with filling, taste bud tantalizing flavour, this dish is sure to become an often-requested weeknight staple around your house too! Roast the filling in the oven until everything is wonderfully caramelized and slightly charred. Then stuff them into the provided flour tortillas along with your favourite burrito toppings -- our favourites are fresh lime juice, spinach, avocado, fresh cilantro and chunky salsa! Easy and delicious! ***GF if you omit the soy sauce and tortillas***

Cooking time: 35 minutes.