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Last Friday early in the day, I decided to make flank steak for dinner. This is a huge accomplishment for me because once the dinner idea is taken care of; I can relax and get on with my day. To carry out my dinner plans I went to our local Supermarket at 5pm to their...

You can use whatever veggies you want in this stir-fry. Serves 4 1 ½ pounds flank steak 1 ½ tablespoons water 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 3 tablespoons chicken stock 2 tablespoons dry sherry 11/2 tablespoon cornstarch 2 tablespoon soy sauce 2 teaspoons sesame oil 1 teaspoon sugar ¼...

Everyone must try this recipe because it is so simple! I found it in “Gourmet” Magazine, October 2009. The key is, you put it in the oven and leave it for 3 – 3 1/2 hours until it’s dinner time …..too easy. I’ve made it twice now, and both times the family actually ate it!...

Yesterday, I cooked a vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie recipe from a reliable chef that tasted, shall I say, hopeless. Shepherd’s Pie With Beef While I was making my vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie with lentils, my spider senses were telling  me, ‘Don’t do this, something doesn’t feel right, balsamic vinegar, cumin and Worcestershire sauce just don’t belong together...

MEATBALL SOUP Serves 4 This recipe makes lots of meatballs. If you find you have too many, freeze the extra and throw into a tomato spaghetti sauce on another night. Serve with fresh bread and a green salad. 1 pound lean ground beef ½ cup dry breadcrumbs 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated 1 tablespoon fresh...

Moussaka with eggplant Easy Moussaka Recipe An easy dish to make that will freeze well. Grill extra eggplant and add to your sandwich for lunch the next day.  Serve with a big green salad. Serves 4 2 large eggplant, tops and bottoms removed, peeled and sliced lengthwise 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons vegetable oil...

Steak With Peppercorn Sauce   Barbecue steaks are a typical Sunday night dinner in our household.This week I switched it up by serving a peppercorn sauce to go with the steaks. I grilled some veggies and added a baked potato to complete this colourful and yummy dinner! Serves 4    4 Rib Eye steaks (or whatever...

A simple easy meal to serve on those crazy days you have little time to cook.  Serves 4-6 1 tsp canola oil ½ medium onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 pound extra lean ground beef 3 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon paprika ½ cup tomato sauce ¼ cup cilantro, chopped (optional) Salt and pepper,...

What’s for dinner?  Why not try a beef Chili.  This recipe is versatile, add vegetables such as corn, carrots, beans…whatever the kids will eat! Serve chili with brown rice and grated cheddar cheese.   Chili Serves 4-6 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 pound extra lean ground beef 2...