Every cook should have a lasagna recipe ready for whenever the mood or need strikes. It actually took me many years to put together one that wasn’t complicated AND that the kids loved. There are some odd flavours added to some lasagna recipes, like nutmeg and fennel seeds. No. Just no. I’ve made them. None of us liked them. Even…
This is the ultimate comfort food. Everyone who tries it loves it, even my picky eaters. It’s a great way to use up a bag of potatoes that has sat a little too long, and it’s so easy to make. We love this extra when I have time to make my famous (in our house anyway) Dinner Rolls. Everyone loves…
Shepherd’s Pie, or Cottage Pie, is a humble casserole dating back to Europe in the 1700s. Traditionally, lamb is used to make shepherd’s pie, while other red meats make a cottage pie. North Americans usually call this mashed-potato-topped, meat-and-vegetable-dish, a shepherd’s pie, including us. This is the recipe we’ve been using for about a decade, and it took a lot…
If you’ve spend any time on this site, you might have noticed we love Mexican and Texmex meals! This Beef Tamale Casserole, sometimes called Tamale Pie, is an easy to prepare meal with a delicious filling and cheesy cornbread topping. I try to make my life easier on days that I work my day job, by making quicker meals, or…