Chinese Chicken and Broccoli

10 Tuesday Mar 2026

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Better than takeout

Ingredients for marinating the chicken:

  • 20 ounces or about 2 boneless/skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1/4 inch slices)
  • 3 TBS water
  • 1 TBS Shaoxing cooking wine
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher salt (use a little less if using fine salt)
  • 1/4 TBS baking soda
  • 2 TBS cornstarch
  • 1 TBS cooking oil (use a neutral oil)

Ingredients for stir fry sauce:

  • 2/3 cups of light soy sauce (light sodium is available)
  • 2/3 cups of water
  • 4 TBS granulated sugar
  • 2 1/2 TBS cornstarch or equivilent
  • 1 1/2 tsp sesame oil

Other ingredients for the dish:

  • 1 pound of broccoli (cut into florets)
  • 1 1/2 – 2 TBS minced garlic (about 4 cloves)
  • 1 1/2 TBS minced ginger (about 1 1/2 inch cut from knob)

Optional ingredients:

  • Stir fry vegies such as shedded cabbage, bok choy, carrot, white onion, cooked noodles

Diretions

Marinate the chicken

  1. Combine the sliced chicken, water, Shaoxing rice wine, salt and baking soda (mix well until most of the liquid is absorbed)
  2. Add the cornstarch and mix until the chicken is well coated. Put aside for about 15 minutes while you prepare the additional items (or cover and refridgerate over night)

Prepare the sauce

  1. Combine all the ingredients (soy sauce, water, sugar, cornstarch, sesame oil) mix well

Preparation of chicken and vegetables

  1. Add broccoli to boiling water and cook about 30 seconds to 3 minutes (or microwave on high for about 2 minutes) until tender . Drain and put aside
  2. In a large pan or wok over medium/high heat, add enough cooking oil to coast the bottom
  3. When to oil is hot add marinated chicken and cook both sides until cooked throughout. Remove from pan
  4. Add 2 TBS cooking oil to the pan add onion then after a minute add garlic and ginger for about 30 seconds
  5. Add your vegetables and cooked til done (if using cooked noodle, add them after veggies are done)
  6. Toss in the chicken and toss and pull to one side for the sauce
  7. Stir the sauce before adding it to pan and let the sauce thicken and glosssy. Make sure to stir to prevent scorching
  8. Reduce heat to low and toss everything together to coat veggies and chicken
  9. Served with rice if not using noodles.

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Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole

17 Saturday Jan 2026

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Ingredients

  • 1 (32 oz) bag frozen hash brown
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup (or mushroom)
  • 1 cup sour cream or blended cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2-3/4 cup diced onion or 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
  • Salt and pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degree F
  2. Put butter and onions into a pan and cook till translucent
  3. Add all ingredients for top into a large bowl and mix together, leaving 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese
  4. Pour into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish and top with remaining cheese
  5. Bake 45 minutes until bubbly and golden

Enjoy

Meatloaf

17 Saturday Jan 2026

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Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb sweet Italian sausage (or your favourite sausage)
  • 2 slices of bread (soaked in a little milk and squeezed dry)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano
  • Black pepper (to taste) Optional, depending on sausage choice
  • Fresh thyme (Optional
  • Extra virgin olive oil

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, sweet sausage, soaked bread (squeezed dry), eggs, grated Parmigiano Reggiano, black pepper, and fresh thyme. Mix thoroughly.
  2. Place meatloaf to a baking tray and drizzle a little olive oil overtop
  3. Bake in the oven at 400°F on the center rack for approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.
  4. Let the meatloaf rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing

Enjoy

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1957 Banana Bread

15 Thursday Jan 2026

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Ingredients

Loaf pan sprinkle (optional)

  • 2 TBSP sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Batter

  • 6 TBSP butter at room temp
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • Add 3 ripe mashed bananas
  • 1 cup sour cream or yogurt or cottage cheese (blended smooth)
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F
  2. Grease 2 loaf pans with butter
  3. Sprinkle loaf pan mixture around pans
  4. Put butter, sugar cinnamon and eggs in to a mixer and cream together
  5. Add mashed bananas, sour cream and vanilla
  6. In separate bowl add salt, baking soda and flour and mix together
  7. Add flour mixture into mixer and blend together
  8. Fold in walnut or chocolate chips
  9. Pour into loaf pan or cup cakes and bake 15 minutes to 30 minutes depending on size of pan.
  10. Check by inserting toothpick into center and if it comes out clean they are done.

Enjoy

Quick and Easy Quiche

07 Wednesday Jan 2026

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Ingredients

  • 1 ready made crust unbaked
  • 6 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup milk or cream
  • 1/2-3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup cubed cooked ham (optional)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
  • 3 TBSP sliced green onion (optional)

Directions

  1. Prehead oven to 375 degrees F
  2. In a large bowl, whisk in the eggs, milk, salt and pepper
  3. Sprinkle ham, 1 cup of cheese and onions into the bottom fo the pie shell
  4. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top of egg mixture
  5. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the center is completely cooked. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving

Enjoy

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Deluxe

06 Tuesday Jan 2026

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup of butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup of white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 1/2 cups of flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon of baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • 1-2 cups chopped chocolate chips
  • 1-2 cups chopped walnuts or your favourite nuts

Directions

  1. Spoon out onto a pan and put into freezer for 1/2 to 1 hour
  2. Bake at 350 degrees F for 13-15 minutes

Put on cooling rack to cool

Note: I roll out dough like a sausage and wrap with cling wrap. I divide and into the freezer and pull out one or two when needed.

Enjoy

Taco Ring

06 Tuesday Jan 2026

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Dipping Sauce

  • 1/2 cup Mayo
  • 1/2 cup Butter Milk
  • 1/4 Cup Pave Salsa
  • 1/2 package ranche dressing

Taco Ring

  • 1 1/4 pound ground beef
  • 2 cans crescent rolls
  • 7 oz package of shredding Mexican cheese blend or your favourite cheese, ie. cheddar, mozzarella

Taco Seasoning

  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 Tbsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1-2 Tbsp Knorr chicken bouillon

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 F
  2. Brown ground beef in skillet
  3. Drain any excess grease
  4. Add all the seasoning
  5. Add 1 1/2 cups water to skillet and let the seasoning simmer for 3-5 minutes
  6. Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheese
  7. On a pizza pan or baking sheet arrange crescent rolls in a circle with wide ends toward circle and pointing outward. Use a small bowl for help form the ring. Remember to remove it when ring is formed
  8. Spoon meat mixture over the crescent roll ring, keeping mixture close to center
  9. Fold the pointed ends up over the meat and tuck them underneath to seal
  10. Bake for 20-35 minutes until golden brown

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Rubs, Spices, Soup and Dips

06 Tuesday Jan 2026

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Chicken Rub

  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 TBS onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2-1 tsp dry ginger
  • 1 tsp sage
  • 1 tsp dry rosemary (or 1 sprig)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 TBS ground black pepper

Taco Seasoning

  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 Tbsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1-2 Tbsp Knorr or similar chicken bouillon powder

Cream of Chicken Soup (use this for your casseroles)

  • 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
  • 3/4 cups milk or almond milk
  • 1/3 cup of flour or 1 TBSP corn starch
  • 1/2 tsp salt (can reduce if chicken broth is salted)
  • 1/4 tsp ground pepper
  • 1/4 tsp parsley
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp oregano
  • 1/8 tsp basil

Hamburger Special Sauce

  • 1/2 Cup (125g) – Mayonnaise
  • 2 – Dill Pickles, Finely Diced
  • 1/4 – White Onion or Brown (Yellow) Onion, Grated or Finely Diced
  • 2 Tbsp (40ml) – Tomato Ketchup
  • 2 1/2 tsp (15ml) – American (Yellow) Mustard
  • 1 tsp (2.5g) – Smoked Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp (1.5g) – Onion Powder
  • 1/2 tsp (1.5g) – Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 – Lemon, Juiced
  • Pinch of Sugar (Optional)
  • Seasoning To Taste

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Milk Cake

05 Monday Jan 2026

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp of vanilla
  • 1/2 cups or one stick unsalted butter
  • 1 cup whole milk

Directions

  1. Mix flour and baking powder into a bowl and put aside
  2. In a separate bowl beat together eggs, sugar, salt and vanilla til light and fluffy
  3. Fold in flour mixture to egg mixture. Make sure not to overwork mixture. Set aside
  4. In a pot add milk and butter and heat to the beginning of a boil
  5. Pour milk mixture into the egg and flour mixture a little at a time so the eggs don’t cook.
  6. Pour mixture into a 9″x13″ pan and bake at 350 degrees F for 30-40 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Allow to cool and serve with fruit, whipped cream or frosting

Note: This is a very light cake and will only last for about 2-3 days before getting dry. Pop it into the microwave to freshen it up if needed.

Enjoy

Honey Garlic Chicken Breast

29 Monday Sep 2025

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Ingredients

  • 2 pieces of boneless and skinless chicken breast
  • Salt and Pepper
  • 1/4 cup of flour
  • 3 1/2 TBSP butter (or 2 1/2 TBSP olive oil)
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 1/2 TBSP apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar)
  • 1 TBSP light soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup honey (or maple syrup)

Directions

  • Slice the breasts in half horizontally to make 4 chicken cutlets
  • Sprinkle each side with salt and pepper
  • Place in flour and coast both sides
  • Put in a hot pan 2 1/2 TBSP of butter and cook cutlets for 2-3 minutes or until golden. Then turn and cook the other side for about 1-2 minutes. Move chicken to one side of the pan.
  • In the same pan, turn down heat to medium and add garlic and remaining butter. Stir quickly to make sure garlic does not burn.
  • Add vinegar, soy sauce and honey. Stir to combine and simmer until slightly thickened
  • Turn chicken and coat with sauce til chicken is cooked. If sauce gets too thick add some chicken stock or water and stir.
  • Remove chicken serve by drizzling sauce over chicken.

Note: You can substitute chicken for pork chops, shrimp or fish

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