Around our house ‘quiet time’ is when people are going less than 50 mph. As a result dinners can be rushed or multitasked between web pages, graphic work or zooming out to whatever is on the schedule. That can result in quick but boring meals but with a little
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Simple meals for taste not just looks.
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Microwave Apple Cobbler (Non-GF)
We found this one on the net while looking for a simple, 13 year old proof dessert idea. The topping is quite like Polyfilla and a bit of a toad to spread on top of the apples but surprisingly this is one of the best apple cobblers were have eaten,
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Easy-Peasy Bed Warmer Soup
It’s that time of year again – crisp and cold or wet and cold, take your pick the weather will change in another 15 minutes anyway. This is the time of year I like to make soup, thick hearty whole-meal kinds of soup, preferably in one pot. A quick trip
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A Simple Dish for Chili or Hot Weather
Around our house Chili is a four season dish, warming and satisfying after sitting in a cold rink watching hockey or ladled over bratwurst on a blazing August afternoon. According to Wikipedia, Chili con carne (literally “Chili with meat”, often known simply as chili) is a spicy stew. The name
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Sweet Curry Squash Soup
Yet another variation on a classic soup that disappears almost immediately upon serving. The name might sound odd but the result is oh so easy to achieve and ultra-yummy. The key is the Maple Syrup. Ingredients Preparation Notes (above reprinted from the old ‘Fortissime’ website on the chance Harbir is
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Crockpot Curried Chicken and Lentil Soup
Do you like curries? I have had a soft spot for curries since my trip to London, waaaay back. There is just something about the turmeric et co. that brings the warmth on a cool / cold November in Ottawa. And matched with my crockpot it is a win-win when