Chicken Quesadillas

For Flashback Friday I'm re-visiting my chicken quesadillas and giving them a new twist. This is a great quick meal when you…

Saturday in Ellen's Kitchen

Good Saturday to all of you. Today in my kitchen I wanted to share one of my favorite ways to make a meal. One pot meals are quic…

Baked Chicken Ranch Roll Ups

I saw these chicken rolls using Pillsbury Crescent Refrigerator Dough Sheets and had to give them a try. I didn't realize tha…

Flashback Friday ~ Spaghetti Sauce

There's nothing more comforting on a cold winter night then to come home to a fresh hot bowl of cooked spagetti sauce dished …

Skillet Tuna Noodle

This was a go to meal for my family when our kids were young. I added a couple steps to deepen the flavor from my original easy T…

Creamy Polenta with Kale and Mushrooms

This hearty dish is particularly delightful on a chilly, gray day - the kind we're having more and more of right now. It'…

Oven BBQ Farmer Sausage with Peppers - Flashback Friday

For Flashback Friday , I'm bringing back a wonderful fall supper dish. The farmer Sausage used in this recipe is a smoked por…

Roasted Shrimp and Feta Over Fennel-Scented Tomato Sauce

There's something magical about this meal -- a rich, fennel and garlic-scented tomato sauce topped by a layer of shrimp, lemo…

Turkey Pepper Chili

This chili is a great alternative to beef chili and one with some added ingredients that are considered to be a healthy alternati…

Flashback Friday / Spicy BBQ Meatballs or Farmer Sausage

I first posted this recipe way back on 2008. With this being Thanksgiving weekend in Canada, it is the perfect time to revive thi…

Pineapple Chicken Rice - Gluten Free

This is one of my favourite comfort foods. While my husband will still ask "What's for dessert?" , I need no desser…

Easy Oven Pork Ribs

Happy Fourth of July U.S.A.! I tried a new method to make slow roasted pork ribs and was very satisfied with the ease of the m…

Teriyaki Glazed Skillet Chicken

This is a simple tasty chicken dish made in the skillet. I was inspired to try it after seeing Bev's tip on storing fresh gin…

Black Beans and Rice

Earlier this year I attended a New Orleans Style cooking class with Chef Dez . I really enjoyed the Louisiana Red Beans and Rice …

Brisket Chili

I was intrigued when I saw a chili recipe using brisket and decided to adapt it to our liking. The meat was so nice and tender at…

Pork Chili Verde

Are you familiar with Tomatillo's? I admit I didn't actually start cooking with them until recently. I don't know wha…

Lasagna Reg and Gluten Free

Every cook has some dishes that make her 'famous' among the people who are invited to eat around her table.  One of mine …

Creamed Halibut

Frozen Halibut portions make a quick dinner  with fresh veggies and pasta. There is just enough creaminess in this dish to coat t…

Chicken Chow Mein

This has been a family favorite at my mom's for many years. I call it a Mennonite version of Chinese food, because it really…