Fish cakes in Tomato Sauce.… so good! This is a fairly quick recipe if you use frozen fish burgers!
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Dinner This Week November 3-7 2025
I was deciding to make a Dinner plan this week so I thought I would share it with you! Of course it won’t matter what order you or I make these dishes in but I am going to make these 5 dinners this week!
I have put the recipes in the order that I am going to make them!
Monday– Stew in the Instant Pot
Tuesday– Vegetarian Chili
Wednesday – Fish Tacos at Home
Thursday – One Pot Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes
Friday – Simple Roast Chicken
Beef Stew in the Instant Pot ( or use a saucepan ….the taste of this stew is sooo good)
Beef Stew in the Instant Pot is great. Of course you can make this in a to on the stove or even in the oven if you do not have an Instant Pot. The recipe is delicious! I find that sometimes the beef chunks in beef stew are hard & too chewy…but not when the…
Vegetarian Chili
It is getting really cold here so it is time for Chili & this Vegetarian Chili is a fav of ours I posted this in January 2017. I have updated that original post I love a thick delicious chili. Most often, we eat it with ground beef but I do really like a vegetarian…
Fish Tacos at Home
I love fish tacos! They are so easy & quick to make at home & any fish can be used which makes this dish so versatile! You can even use a frozen breaded fish fillet if you want to! I have been known to do that when I can’t find any fresh fish that I…
One Pot Pasta With Fresh Tomatoes
This one pot pasta is really quick & a perfect solution for dinner if you just don’t know what to have, you are starving & want to eat soon!!! This really does not take long from start to finish! This recipe is from Martha Stewart . All of the ingredients for this dish go in…
Simple Roast Chicken
I just think that sometimes a Simple Roast Chicken is one of the most delicious ways to eat chicken! This is a one pan dinner! The chicken is roasted with potatoes & vegetables! The smell of the roasting chicken fills the house up and whenever I make this, my family walks in and always comments…
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Pumpkin Time!
Pumpkin Cheesecake Squares
It might be January & maybe I have missed pumpkin season but these Pumpkin Cheesecake Squares are so delicious they are good any time of year & any day! These Pumpkin Cheesecake Squares have a mild pumpkin flavour. The recipe calls for Pumpkin Pie Spice which I do not have so I just used a…
Pumpkin Walnut Cake **the walnuts are optional
I cut the recipe for this pumpkin cake out of a magazine in 2002. I love this cake so much that I have the paper in a clear plastic sleeve so that it doesn’t get ruined! It is perfect for pumpkin lovers & even if you don’t love pumpkin, you might find that you like…
Pumpkin Raisin Cookies
These Pumpkin Raisin Cookies bake up with a domed top & a cake-like texture. They are gently spiced & so good. The recipe is from epicurious.com & is PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES Murray does not like chocolate chips in his cookies & since I am really only baking for Murray & I now, since we…
Pumpkin Crumb Cake from The Nosher
One of the nicest things about fall for me is all of the delicious pumpkin foods there are! This Pumpkin Crumb Cake is a new addition to my “go-to” pumpkin recipes! From The Nosher website this recipe is great! I am a big fan of The Nosher site, here is a link to the page…
Pumpkin Muffins
Why is it that we usually only eat pumpkin foods in the fall? I suppose that pumpkins go along with Halloween & the spices in pumpkin baked goods are “fall” flavours. And of course, maybe Starbucks had something to do with it offering their pumpkin lattes in the fall! This pumpkin muffin recipe is quick…
Pumpkin Scones
I love scones, & am in search of the perfect pumpkin scone…. I tried this recipe & am going to try another one to compare the 2!!! This recipe is from DINNER WITH JULIE. I googled pumpkin scones & there are tons of recipes, but the pictures on this website is what sold me on…
Pumpkin Cinnamon Buns
I have to use up the huge can of pumpkin puree I opened…so here is one of the recipes I made with it! And wow…they are delicious. Please don’t be put off by the fact that these are pumpkin cinnamon buns..if you do not like cinnamon. The pumpkin flavour is very The recipe is from…
Pumpkin Custard
My husband Murray loves everything pumpkin! Maybe not a pumpkin spice latte but pretty sure everything else! Murray made these pumpkin custards with fresh pumpkin & they are delish! I picked up a pkg of 2 small pie pumpkins & Murray used these for the custards. They cooked down to about 6 cups of pureed…
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5 Hearty Quinoa Salad Recipes
Salad does not have to only be made with lettuce!
Here are some very popular Quinoa Salads! Not only are they popular but they are all amazing!
These can be meal on their own or a side dish! The left-overs are perfect for lunches ( if there are any leftovers!)
Quinoa Salad with Roasted Chickpeas
I love a grain salad & this Quinoa Salad is one of our favs! The dressing is from Bon Appetite & is just delicious. I used what I had in the refrigerator to make this Quinoa Salad, so you can change-up the vegetables if you want. There is a combination of fresh vegetables cut up…
Quinoa Broccoli Chickpea Salad
I saw a post on Instagram from @thepyperskitchen … Warm Charred Cauliflower & Brown Rice Salad with Dates, Capers and Feta and it looked very delicious. but…. I did not have many of those ingredients in the house so I used that recipe for inspiration & made a salad with the ingredients I had while…
Quinoa Salad….with Miso-Turmeric dressing (or use any grain)
This is the quinoa salad that I made to use the Miso – Turmeric dressing from Bon Appetit with. Here is the link to that recipe from a previous post. I used what I had in the refrigerator in the quinoa salad, so you can change-up the vegetables if you want. There is a combination…
Vegetable Quinoa Salad
I just downloaded an app for Oh She Glows on my iPhone & the first recipe I decided to make was for a Quinoa Salad. My friend has the Oh She Glows cookbook. I saw the cookbook on the counter at her house & glanced through it. It looked good so when I saw that…
Spinach Salad with Quinoa
I love adding quinoa to a salad that has nice dark greens, such as kale or spinach. If the salad is made with kale it lasts a bit longer in the fridge as left-overs because the kale does not get too soggy. When I put this salad together I thought about the different textures and…
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It is Fall and I bring out my Instant Pot now!
I do not use it very much in the summer but I LOVE to use it in the fall and winter!
There are more recipes on this blog so you can do a search ‘Instant Pot’ and they should show up!
Here are a few Instant Pot recipes! If you do not have an Instant Pot, try these recipes cooking them in the traditional way! Soups in a soup pot! Other recipes in the oven!
Instant Pot Minestrone Soup..Vegan & Easy…
I’m running around today doing all kinds of errands, so making soup in the Instant Pot is perfect for today! So simple & I can just put it on & go! I just got home & tasted the soup. It was great…it needed some salt so I just seasoned the soup with some & promptly…
Chicken Soup in the Instant Pot *updated Sept/25
Well, I decided to make a chicken soup in the Instant Pot. Usually I cook my soup for hours & hours on the stove & then some more! Lots of skimming & skimming…this is how my grandmother made her chicken soup & my mom & my sisters… but I have found a new way for…
Instant Pot Chicken & Rice
This is a recipe for the Instant Pot but you can cook it on the stove if you don’t have an Instant Pot. And if you follow this blog…it seems that I go through a lot of coconut milk…so stock up! I am loving my Instant Pot. ..this dinner came together so quickly. The flavour…
Quick & Easy Meatballs in Spaghetti Sauce made in the Instant Pot
This recipe never fails to impress me! So easy and quick! The meatballs come out tender which I love!
Beef Stew in the Instant Pot ( or use a saucepan ….the taste of this stew is sooo good)
Beef Stew in the Instant Pot is great. Of course you can make this in a to on the stove or even in the oven if you do not have an Instant Pot. The recipe is delicious! I find that sometimes the beef chunks in beef stew are hard & too chewy…but not when the…
Pot Roast in the Instant Pot
Another Instant Pot recipe that you can make in the oven if you do not have an Instant Pot! This pot roast recipe is from the Tasting Table Test Kitchen. It is very different from the usual pot roast recipe that I make so a really nice change for Murray!!! A few points about making…
Middle Eastern flavoured Lentils & Rice … in the Instant Pot
This recipe for Middle Eastern flavoured Lentils & Rice made in the Instant Pot is great but I know you could make it in a regular pot if you don’t have an Instant Pot! But if you do… this is quick & delicious If you have not really tried this Lentil & Rice dish you…
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With Sukkot tomorrow and all week there are so many great dishes I love to make to eat in the Sukkah! Or of course these are delish all the time!
I like to have one-pot dishes so I can just carry the food easily into the Sukkah! And then of course we need cake!
Potato Leek Soup
Potato Leek Soup.. one of our favourite soups especially in the fall! It does not take long to make & is a great soup for fall & winter! I have adapted this recipe from Chatelaine Magazine. I don’t remember when I started making this soup but it has been many years. I have a ripped out…
Short Rib Barley Mushroom Soup
My mom always made a mushroom barley soup with some meat in it. When I moved out she gave some ‘recipes’ but they were pretty vague so I called my go-to friend, Mrs. Shapiro, to ask for tips on how to make this wonderful soup. I combined her advice with memories of my moms &…
Beef Stew in the Instant Pot ( or use a saucepan ….the taste of this stew is sooo good)
Beef Stew in the Instant Pot is great. Of course you can make this in a to on the stove or even in the oven if you do not have an Instant Pot. The recipe is delicious! I find that sometimes the beef chunks in beef stew are hard & too chewy…but not when the…
Beef & Cornbread Skillet Pie
This is an old recipe I used to make when I lived in Yellowknife. It is similar to a Shepard’s Pie I suppose, but with a cornbread top instead of mashed potatoes. Beef & Cornbread Skillet Pie I made this in a cast iron skillet but if you don’t have one, use a skillet that is…
Vegetarian Chilli
It s cold outside.. so …. I think I am going to make this chili recipe. I posted this in January 2017. I have updated that original post I love a thick delicious chili. Most often, we eat it with ground beef but I do really like a vegetarian chili. There are many options to…
Baked Pasta with Ricotta Cheese
Kind of like lasagna, but only in that it is a cheesy baked pasta dish topped with mozzarella cheese & a sprinkle of parmesan…..vegetarian & delicious! The recipe is from marthastewart.com. Baked Ziti with Crunchy Italian Salad & Garlic Bread. I didn’t use ziti, but used small shells. I did make a salad, not the…
Jane’s Tuna Casserole
When I don’t know what to make for dinner I go back to this comforting recipe for Janes’s Tuna Noodle Casserole. Noodles, tuna, cheese, mushroom soup, peas, celery…a winning combination! Oh, and how could I not mention the added cheese and the melted cheese on top! While the noodles were cooking, I was getting the…
Apple Crisp- Vegan/Parve/Non-Dairy
Always a welcome dessert, it seems that everyone loves Apple Crisp! This recipe is Vegan/Parve/Non-Dairy Apple Crisp is so much simpler to make than pie…& I bet it is healthier too. Though I am no nutritionalist..it makes sense to me…though don’t get me wrong…I love pie!! But for a quick fruit dessert…Apple Crisp is a…
Apple Caramel Cake
This recipe for an Apple Caramel Cake is from Robin Hood Flour…the paper the recipe is on is tattered so I have no idea when I found this recipe in a. magazine ….but… I have always thought about making this cake & it is a good thing I did because it is delish! The other…
Deconstructed Cabbage Rolls – A Norene Gilletz Recipe
She has done it again! Norene Gilletz has written another cookbook! Norene collaborated with Edward Wein, PHD and together they have produced a new cookbook called THE BRAIN BOOSTING DIET FEED YOUR MEMORY. You can click on the link & find this book at Amazon,ca This cookbook is not just recipes… it is full of…
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Apricot Chicken
I am sure most of you have a recipe for Apricot Chicken. It has been around for a long time. I make mine differently then the usual way. My sister, Edith, gave me the recipe probably about 34 years ago, shortly after I was married. I was very new to the kitchen & misunderstood her instructions!
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Apple Walnut Arugula Salad
Apple Walnut Arugula Salad…the apple plays beautifully alongside the slightly bitter Arugula, walnuts adding crunch & the dressing is sweet & creamy
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Vegetarian Kishke
When I was a kid, I loved kishke. Then one day I made the mistake of asking my mom what it was. HA.. For those of you who don’t know, kishke is a stuffed section of cow intestines, I thought it was kind of chewy!
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Chicken Soup in the Instant Pot *updated Sept/25
Well, I decided to make a chicken soup in the Instant Pot. Usually I cook my soup for hours & hours on the stove & then some more! Lots of skimming & skimming…this is how my grandmother made her chicken soup & my mom & my sisters… but I have found a new way for me!!!! This soup was so delicious…full of flavour…Unless I am going to make a lot of chicken soup for a crowd, I am going to make my chicken soup in the Instant Pot from now on!! The final amount of soup that I got is exactly the amount of water I put in… no evaporation in the Instant Pot.
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Some Side Dishes for Rosh Hashanah
These are all so delicious! Perfect for Rosh Hashanah & all year!!
Sweet & Sour Baked Eggplant
My friend Pnina has given me recipes over the years but this year she gave me 2 new ones to try! The first one is this delicious & simple baked eggplant casserole. I am not sure where Pnina got this recipe from but I am glad she has shared it with me! I called it…
Butternut Kugel
This baked butternut squash side dish is delicious! Just mix it up & pop it in the oven to cook while you get the rest of dinner ready! Usually I think of eating butternut squash roasted with some maple syrup or in a delicious soup. Here is recipe for a butternut kugel ( baked pudding)…
Sweet Potato in Orange Sauce Casserole
This Sweet Potato in Orange Sauce Casserole is delicious! This is a recipe from my mom’s recipe box, I have looked at this for years and never made it! That was a mistake as we could have been enjoying it all these years! I am not sure where the recipe originates from and I know…
Middle Eastern flavoured Lentils & Rice … in the Instant Pot
This recipe for Middle Eastern flavoured Lentils & Rice made in the Instant Pot is great but I know you could make it in a regular pot if you don’t have an Instant Pot! But if you do… this is quick & delicious If you have not really tried this Lentil & Rice dish you…
Roasted Green Beans
When I was growing up we ate green beans…canned green beans….they have a weird kind of taste & colour..& I remember not really liking them. Then we started eating frozen green beans…better- but my mom boiled them…the texture was weird…they kind of squeak when you bite them… I have not opened a can of green…
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Challah ( makes 4 small round loaves or 3 twisted loaves) Updated Sept/18
I’m sure there as many recipes for Challah as there are stars in the sky..well, maybe not quite but really, there are a lot of recipes. And..most people feel that their recipe is the best… and I am sure they are! This recipe is the one I use to make round Challah for Rosh Hashanah… I don’t use this recipe during the year since it makes 4 round loaves or 3 twisted ones. I don’t need that many every week.
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