Soups & Salads

  • Grilled Chicken with a Far-Eastern Flare

    Grilled Chicken with a Far-Eastern Flare

    Yogurt, mango and curry lend an exotic touch to this colourful, elegant dish. Replace the chicken with ham or personalize your salad with your favourite brand cheese.  Servings: 4 Cooking time: 20-25 minutes

  • Slow Cooker Curried Butternut Squash Soup

    Slow Cooker Curried Butternut Squash Soup

    This is our family's favourite soup and this slow cooker version means it is cooked and ready to puree at the end of the day. I often make a batch over night so we can have it for lunch the next day.

  • Crock Cream of Broccoli Soup

    Crock Cream of Broccoli Soup

    I always love to order cream of broccoli soup when dining out! Now I skip that and make it at home, it's even better homemade!

  • Slow Cooker Herbed Barley Risotto

    Slow Cooker Herbed Barley Risotto

    Slow Cooker Dinners Companys Coming (2005) ChaptersIndigo.ca Amazon.ca A flavourful risotto made with barley instead of rice.

  • Slow Cooker Beef & Barley Soup

    Slow Cooker Beef & Barley Soup

    The deliciously nutty flavour of barley suffuses this hearty slow cooker soup, perfect for family dinners on crisp fall evenings.  

  • Slow Cooker Shrimp Chowder

    Slow Cooker Shrimp Chowder

    This is a great rich tomatoey chowder that's hearty enough for dinner or delicious as lunch the next day!

  • Crockpot Italian Sausage and Tortellini Soup

    Crockpot Italian Sausage and Tortellini Soup

    300 Slow Cooker Favorites Robert Rose (2007) ChaptersIndigo.ca Amazon.ca   Italian sausage is highly seasoned and adds a wallop of great flavor. For less heat, stick to the mild variety. Serve this soup after a football game, accompanied by big bowls of chips and dip.

  • Bloodshot Eyeball Soup

    Bloodshot Eyeball Soup

    Hearty yet simple, this comforting soup will ground everyone before or after a day of candy. Thick potato Canadian Cheddar soup suspends the cranberries in the image of an eyeball. Who knew they could be so delicious? Make in advance and serve with a green salad for a spooktacular dinner or lunch.

  • Buttercup Squash Soup

    Buttercup Squash Soup

    This is a fall favourite of mine!  I always take advantage of the fresh squash at harvest time each autumn.  It's packed with rich flavour and very easy to make.

  • Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup

    Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup

    This is a recipe that has very little prep and so easy to make. We especially like the Hint of Lime Tortilla Chips!

  • Leek, Potato and Kale Soup

    Leek, Potato and Kale Soup

    This deliciously creamy soup is a clever way to get your family to eat kale, a most nutritious green vegetable. Come home to steamy hot soup that just needs to be blended before serving.

  • Christmas Eve Seafood Chowder

    Christmas Eve Seafood Chowder

    Seafood was always a Christmas Eve Tradition in my parent's home growing up. Now that I have my own family my husband and I have adopted this as one of our family's traditions. Leftovers are great for lunch on a busy Christmas Day! The great news...this recipe is delicious anytime of the year! Enjoy!

  • Cara's Triple Potato Soup

    Cara's Triple Potato Soup

    This recipe makes a big batch, but you can half it if the volume is too much. We like to have leftovers!

  • Easy Tomato and Mozzarella Salad

    Easy Tomato and Mozzarella Salad

    Try this classic Italian salad tonight! You can prepare the recipe in advance to save time, it also makes the salad taste extra yummy! If you are rushed for time, use grape tomatoes cut in half and baby boccaccini and toss with the other ingredients in a bowl. No arranging needed.

  • Tomato and Peach Gazpacho

    Tomato and Peach Gazpacho

    Our family loves this recipe because it combines so many great tastes. We add peaches to the soup to add a bit of sweetness to satisfy the younger children at the table. This is a great recipe when you have so many tomatoes you don't know what to do with them but you can also make it in the winter for a change from hot soup. Brings you back to summer if you use tomatoes you put in jars or froze ahead.




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