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Basic Spaghetti Sauce | © Life Through the Kitchen Window.com
February 17, 2019February 17, 2019 Marlene Cornelis

7 Fast, Easy, Family-Friendly Meals

A 45-degree angle shot of a goblet of berries, yogourt and chocolate ginger granola on an elegant serving tray, with a jar of granola in the background, and further back an arrangement of. birch boughs and red berries.
February 10, 2019February 10, 2019 Marlene Cornelis

Chocolate Ginger Granola: An Indulgent Experience

Chocolate, Cherry & PIstachio Macaroon Meringues ❘ © UrbanCottageLife.com
May 24, 2018July 7, 2018 Marlene Cornelis

Chocolate, Cherry & Pistachio Macaroon Meringues

Beef Stew with Red Wine ❘ UrbanCottageLIfe.com
March 25, 2018May 24, 2018 Marlene Cornelis

Beef Stew with Red Wine

Sugar Shack Maple Cupcakes | © UrbanCottageLife.com
March 9, 2018May 24, 2018 Marlene Cornelis

Sugar Shack Maple Cupcakes

Triple Berry Jam Muffins ❘ © UrbanCottageLife.com
January 22, 2018March 25, 2018 Marlene Cornelis

Triple Berry Jam Muffins ❉ A Taste of Summer

Chocolate Banana Bread ❘ © UrbanCottageLIfe.com
January 12, 2018March 25, 2018 Marlene Cornelis

Chocolate Banana Bread ❉ A Classic with a Twist

Sautéed Brussels Sprouts Leaves with Bacon | © lifethroughthekitchenwindow.com
December 25, 2017January 12, 2018 Marlene Cornelis

On Brussels Sprouts Leaves & Holiday Cheer

Cranberry Compote | © Life Through the Kitchen Window .com
December 19, 2017October 29, 2018 Marlene Cornelis

Essential Holiday Dinner Side Dishes

Peppermint Meringues ❘ © UrbanCottageLife.com 2013
December 11, 2017December 25, 2017 Marlene Cornelis

Simple Pleasures ❄ Making Peppermint Meringues With My Girl

Butter Horns ❘ © UrbanCottageLife.com
December 6, 2017December 25, 2017 Marlene Cornelis

Butter Horns ❦ From My Mother’s Kitchen

Garam Masala ❘ © UrbanCottageLife.com
November 7, 2017November 22, 2017 Marlene Cornelis

Garam Masala Spice Blend ❈ Fresh is Best

Pumpkin Ice Cream & Pepita Brittle | © UrbanCottageLife.com
October 31, 2017November 22, 2017 Marlene Cornelis

Pumpkin Ice Cream & Pepita Brittle ❦ Treats from the Patch

Pumpkin Ice Cream & Pepita Brittle | © UrbanCottageLife.com
October 31, 2017October 4, 2018 Marlene Cornelis

Pumpkin Recipe Ideas ❊ More Than Pie

Portobello Mushroom & Sausage Soup | © UrbanCottageLife.com
October 16, 2017October 17, 2017 Marlene Cornelis

Portobello Mushroom & Sausage Soup ❉ Craveworthy

A Gravy Primer: Turkey Gravy ❘ © UrbanCottageLIfe.com
October 15, 2017October 29, 2018 Marlene Cornelis

A Gravy Primer ❦ Let’s Get Saucy

Margherita Gougeres | © UrbanCottageLife.com
October 14, 2017November 1, 2017 Marlene Cornelis

Margherita Gougeres: Puffy, Cheesy Goodness

Strawberry Basil Salad with Orange Poppy Seed Dressing | © UrbanCottageLife.com
October 11, 2017October 15, 2017 Marlene Cornelis

Strawberry Basil Salad with Orange Poppy Seed Dressing

Apples | © UrbanCottageLife.com 2011
September 29, 2017October 6, 2017 Marlene Cornelis

Apple Recipe Roundup ❦ Crisp, Sweet, Enticing

Beef Curry with Potatoes, Red Pepper & Spinach | © Urban Cottage Life.com
September 24, 2017September 29, 2017 Marlene Cornelis

Weekly Meal Plan for Late Summer/Fall

Caramel Apple Crumble Squares |© Urban Cottage Life.com
September 19, 2017October 6, 2017 Marlene Cornelis

Caramel Apple Crumble Squares ❦ “A” Is for Autumn & Apples

Chocolate Whisky Maple Cake | © UrbanCottageLife.com
September 15, 2017September 24, 2017 Marlene Cornelis

Chocolate Whisky Maple Cake ❊ Indulgence

Pasta with Garlic, Red Chili Pepper & Lime | © UrbanCottageLIfe.com
September 12, 2017September 24, 2017 Marlene Cornelis

Pasta with Garlic, Red Chili & Lime ✽ Dinner Fast!

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Time to put the coffee on and settle in for a good read to decide what I’m going to make from this enticing new cookbook. Congrats to @jannisescott1 and @penguinrandomhouse! #oventotable #canadiancookbooks #cookbook Inspired by my latest blog post, 7 Fast, Easy, Family-Friendly Meals, I just made this one-pan meal of chicken, tomatoes and cannellini beans. I used chicken thighs and sadly didn’t have any parsley for a touch of green freshness, but sometimes you just have to go with the flow. Already looking forward to the leftovers! #simplemealideas #simplemeals #familyfriendlymeals Just one of the many reasons I like to shop at #remarkfreshmarkets in #canadaslondon. I bought bananas anyway, but I have Prosecco at home. The best of both worlds 😊 #wordsofwisdom A collection of 7 fast, easy, family-friendly meals, on the blog now. #familyfriendlymeals #mealplanning #cooking Making my own sunshine on a gloomy day. #newrecipecomingsoon #baking #muffins #ldnont #canadaslondon #orangepoppyseed This is me, not breaking any bones this evening (if you know me, you’ll get that). I was going to go play cards. I did my hair. I put on makeup. I changed my clothes. I got 40 feet from my door and discovered the downhill pathway to my car was a sheet of ice. I went back home. Oh well, at least I got out! Stay safe everyone! #icestormontario #homesafe The most popular recipe on the blog right now: Hamburger, Potato & Tomato Skillet Dinner. Fast family food! #fastfamilydinner #hamburgerskilletdinner #fastdinner #fbcigers #canadaslondon I think I may have knocked it out of the park with this one. Chocolate Ginger Granola takes the humble breakfast granola to a new level of indulgence. Recipe just published on the blog — link in profile. #granola #chocolategingergranola #baking #fbcigers #canadaslondon #ldnont A little Saturday morning recipe development ... hope this second version is the charm! Any guesses? #baking #recipedevelopment #muffins

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