Pumpkin Banana Bread

This is a very moist and tasty bread. I found this recipe last year in a "Taste of Home" magazine and I really liked the recipe but forgot all about it until this month. It is a nice change from regular banana bread.

Roasted Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup

I used to think that any soup that had pureed carrots in it would be similar to eating baby food. I was so wrong and I encourage you to try this easy and delicious soup. I found the recipe in the "Best of Bridge" cookbook and decided to go out on a limb and try it. This soup is perfect on a cold Fall day.  I served this soup with homemade foccacia bread and my family all gave it great reviews.

Easy Baked Penne Pasta

This dish is cheesy and gooey and  definitely a crowd pleaser.  It is similar to lasagna but in a little different format. This dish has also been referred to as Baked Ziti but I can never find Ziti pasta so I just use penne pasta. You can make ahead and freeze for another time or bake immediately.  I have also made smaller portions and froze them for future meals. Enjoy!

Greek Meatballs

These are tender, tasty and juicy meatballs. I serve them with a greek salad, tzatziki and greek pita bread. I will double the recipe and freeze a bag for a future meal. 

Raspberry Freeze

This recipe was my daughter Sarah's favourite dessert when she was a child. Its refreshing and perfect for a summer bbq. This version was adapted from a recipe from the Desserts cookbook by Company's Coming. 

Thai Shrimp and Noodles

This is a quick dish that is packed full of flavour. I got this recipe from a friend at work many years ago. When my kids were little I substituted chicken for the shrimp and it tastes equally as good. I buy my carrots already julienned from Safeway.  I like my food spicy so I add more red pepper flakes and serve it with Sriracha sauce.

Chicken Curry

This curry has great flavour, and even better with the addition of some chilies and Sriracha. I serve it over Basmati rice and naan bread. I also serve it with a cool cucumber salad and roasted cauliflower, carrots and broccoli mix. I cut all the ingredients in half because the original recipe from "the Best of Bridge" series was just too big. If you are serving 8 or more people or you like a lot of leftovers you can easily double the recipe.