Beef Cannelloni was traditionally made for Sunday lunch or a holiday – originating in Italy, it is not region specific, but thought to be associated with Campania and Sicily. Our “go to” pasta sauce is Rao’s Marinara, and it doesn’t disappoint in this dish.

A sweet and tangy tomato-based sauce, there are as many recipes for Sloppy Joe’s as there are cooks. How much sweet and how much tangy is up to for debate. What isn’t debated are the basic ingredients; ground beef, tomato-based sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire Sauce and…

Rotel Mexican Style Tomatoes date back to the 1940’s. Available now in various spice levels, the original recipe with zesty green chilies and spices does heat up a dish! Rotel Tomatoes are not the same as salsa and soon became a famous addition to queso.

This 1 skillet dish is reminiscent of American Goulash, made with tomatoes, ground meat, elbow macaroni and cheese. It is quick comfort food for an easy weeknight meal. We just about always build a bowl, it is easier to count Carbs and have Gluten and…

Swedish Meatballs are considered a national food, often served with mashed potatoes and Lingonberry Jam. Shop ahead for the jam (Amazon or Ikea). You can replace it with cranberries if you want to serve something sweet with the meatballs.

Black Beans are native to Latin American cuisine and have been introduced around the world. The most common, the Black Turtle Bean is small and gets its name from the harder, outer shell.

Kofta’s are a favourite Middle Eastern dish, made from ground meat and spices. We first tried Kofta’s during our diving trip to the Red Sea – Sharm el Sheik, Egypt. Egypt has coastlines on the Mediterranean Sea, the Nile River and the Red Sea. Egyptian…

Sometimes the best summer meals are the simplest.  Using a Chef’s Blend of mushrooms really does amp up the taste experience!

Queso means cheese in Spanish and possibilities are endless when you start melting cheese. This recipe includes ground beef and Salsa so it’s easy… simple and cheesy delicious. Definitely Friday night finger food to go with the nachos…no matter the weather!

Nachos were created in 1943, in Northern Mexico, by “El Nacho” Anaya; the maitre de of the Victory Club Restaurant. The Club was closed when some hungry ladies arrived after shopping. So, “El Nacho” made a snack with the only thing left in the kitchen…