Mom, the Lunch Lady

 Making this take out favourite, of broccoli beef at home could not be simpler and it tastes exactly like you would get at your favourite Asian restaurant. Sauced Asian Noodles are paired with tender beef, meaty mushrooms and tender crisp broccoli, for a quick and satisfying dinner! Jump to Recipe With grocery prices on the rise, I've been trying to make meals that will give us a bang for our buck. I've only been buying meat if it's on sale, or discounted and I've fallen in love with noodles from the Asian section of the grocery store. These chow mein, lo mein or vermicelli noodles are a great way to fill your tummy. One package can easily feed 4-6 people. What is Ramen? Ramen is a Japanese noodle dish, usually served as a soup, with broth, meat, and vegetables. The noodles are wheat based and cook up quite quickly. Mazemen is a version of Ramen that is not served with broth, but with a sauce. Similar to the recipe below. What noodles are best for Stir Fry? There are a ...

 Happy Easter everyone!! We were lucky enough to go visit my parents for Easter. But before we left, I hosted an Easter lunch at work. Customers could purchase a plate of ham, mashed potatoes, asparagus and dessert for $9.99. While everyone enjoyed the meal, I was left with quite a bit of ham, which I froze to use up in the coming months. That fact alone, is what prompted me to looks for delicious recipes, using leftover ham.  So if you have ham leftover from your Easter celebration this past weekend, then this post is definitely for you! From breakfast quiche and soup, to sandwiches, pasta and casseroles; I've got you covered. Best Ever Leftover Ham Recipes Ham Casserole with Broccoli & Rice This Ham Casserole is loaded with cheesy, creamy rice and perfectly cooked broccoli. It’s an easy make-ahead dinner that can be prepared 2 days ahead of time and even works as a one pot meal! Cheesy Ham & Broccoli Quiche Easter leftovers? Plan ahead to use that extra ham to make t...

 Full of deliciously fresh ingredients, this simple pasta dish is bursting with flavour. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal, this pasta is coated in an uncomplicated roast tomato sauce, combined with fresh mozzarella and basil.  Jump to Recipe I think we have finally emerged from second winter here in Ontario Canada. Every year around this time, mother nature loves to confuse us all with a week of gorgeous temperatures, only to come back with a vicious storm of ice and snow. I think we are all truly hoping this was the last one! With Spring finally here I've been craving lighter food and this totally fits the bill. Deliciously sweet grape tomatoes are roasted until they burst, then added to an easy sauce, which is tossed with al dente pasta. Mini bocconcini and fresh basil are then added, for a mouthwatering pasta dish. What type of dish is Caprese? Caprese, a simple Italian salad, is made with only a few ingredients and is so easy to prepare. Fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil a...

Are you looking for Valentine's Date Night Recipes? Maybe you just want a special meal to celebrate the one you love, or for a quiet date night in. These delicious and romantic recipes are sure to make any occasion a special one!  It is 2022 and we are in the midst of yet another new variant in this never ending pandemic. The new variant has forced restaurants to stop indoor dining and schools to switch to online learning. With restaurants closed for indoor dinning, or at reduced capacity, plans for Valentine's day need to be altered.  Many people have decided to stay in and support restaurants by ordering take-out. The closure of schools means that I am off again, until in class learning resumes. So with our finances stretched once again, my SO and I have decided to cook a meal together and enjoy a quiet evening at home, with candles, good food and romantic comedies on Netflix.  I decided to do a round up of recipes, perfect for a Valentine's Day Date Night in, for thos...