Aaah, the dinnertime rush - that crazy time of evening between when you get home and the kids' bedtime, and wh

I love a good creamy pasta. I make this as a side to go with Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops, along with some gri

A homemade vegetable stock, using leftovers to create a delicious, rich and bursting-with-flavor result that

I could tell you that my kids are wonderful eaters. They are. Some days. Other days, not so much. While I do s

This cilantro/jalapeno hummus is to die for. It isn't overly spicy, the jalapeno is subtle, but it IS full of

I love me some Indian food (obviously - see Monday's post). Although I'm from New Zealand, we have a large Ind

I think every cuisine has a "bread" that they're known for. The Greeks have Pita, the Native Americans have Fr

We had an abundance of zucchini and yellow squash, so I had to come up with some new ways to use it.   Yellow

Ground chicken blended with some fresh Thai flavors, these are a great appetizer, or snack! We are a house tha

I'm a huge Food Network fan, and once saw Tyler Florence make these pork chops on his show "Tyler's Ultimate".

Just perfect, these chocolate chip cookies are the go-to, bees-knees, classic kind of cookie. Crispy, with a l

  When the heat is in the 100s (37C+), the last thing we want to do is cook inside and heat up the cool oasis

  A super simple meal idea - thrown together with what I found in the fridge. It is: chicken, marinated in a

This chicken salad recipe is super basic, and easy to throw together. I like to make it and keep it hanging ou

Adapted from Cooking Light, this has amazing flavor and comes together fast - great for a weeknight, and the s

A delicious and lighter version of a traditional ragout, that doesn't skimp on the flavour! I have started get

Try this low fat, creamy and tasty side! Polenta with cheese and herbs is a wonderful pairing for Italian food

I know for a lot of you, any season is the season for tacos. I personally think they're a great summer time di

With temps in Phoenix at 97 last weekend, I guess we can officially say that winter is over (bye bye soups), a

Lemon Butter Chicken is a quick, easy, great for a weeknight meal when you are staring at the fridge and pantr

Risotto in 17-25 minutes?! I'm in! Garlic Parmesan Risotto may be the star of the show we call "dinner" in thi

Aaah, pork. We typically egg and breadcrumb our pork chops or make Parmesan Crusted ones, but thought I'd step

One of the biggest reasons to like this stew? it's budget-friendly, delicious, and has ingredients you likely

Easy and fast to mix up, and place in the fridge for later. A great make ahead appetizer sure to please the ma

A DIY way to have conveniently packaged homemade oatmeal with yummy flavors. We go through a LOT of oatmeal in

Gone are the bland, watery vegetable soups of old, and here to stay (at my house) are the bold, bright and ric

A fabulous combination of salty/sweet, these tarts have it all. A rich buttery chocolate cookie crust, gooey s

Another day, another soup? Seriously, I've lost my blogging mojo a bit lately in favor of survival mode. The o

I'm packing lunches these days and since it gets just as boring PACKING the same old stuff as it does EATING i

A vegan/vegetarian bowl of deliciousness that appeals to the whole family! The barley makes it very filling, a

I love a good weekend breakfast, that you throw together and bake while you do other things. Fluffy eggs, cris

A classic slow roasted beef pot roast, with red wine, thyme, carrots and onions. I love this recipe for pot ro

 With the holidays well and truly upon us (3 MORE SLEEPS!!), and with lots of things to do, places to go, and

A pantry staple made from scratch - in 5 minutes. This sweetened condensed milk recipe is the real deal! Anoth

  Healthy, gluten-free, dairy-free AND vegan - these easy to make Aussie Bites are great for making ahead, f

I love coffee, and often pick up a bottle of "creamer" from the grocery store. But, we ran out, and since I'm