Meal Ideas | therusticwife

Hamburger Steak with Mushroom Gravy

I remember one year when we went canoeing up north, we arrived in the town of Cochrane fairly late in a rain storm...I was tired and...

Shrimp & Wilted Slaw Tacos w/ chili-lime sauce

Sometimes when you are that type of person that is easily bored with the same ole meals, trying to figure out what to make for dinner is...

May 5th...Honouring the Liberation of the Netherlands...and a Dutch Croquette Recipe!

May 5th is a special day in Canadian and European history. On this day, we remember the citizens of the Netherlands that were under Nazi...

Guinness Beef Stew

Happy St. Patrick's Day...tomorrow! To celebrate this occasion, I thought this hearty stew would fit the bill just nicely, since...

Chickpea & Lentil Patties (w/ Greek yogurt lemon/dill sauce)

Even though it's winter and this season calls for "homey" comfort food, sometimes I find that I need something a little on the lighter...

"Out the Door" Skillet Pasta

This quick and easy pasta dish, is my version of homemade "Hamburger Helper"...a perfect dinner recipe to have on hand for those busy...

Quick & Easy 6 Bean Chili

I always remember cold, winter days were spent tearing down Griffion's hill on wooden toboggans and "Krazy carpets" with my brother and...

Down Home Chicken Pot Pie

Nothing says "home" like a good chicken pot pie and during the colder months, I seem to crave "homey", comfort foods like this, that are...

East Coast Seafood Chowder

This seafood chowder is a fantastic starter for New Year's dinner...full of potatoes, celery, fresh seafood (well, fresh from the fish...

New Year's Party at Home, Pizza

I can't think of a better way to spend New Year's eve., than being home with my family, tucked under blankets on the couch, watching a...

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