Posts by napless

Thanks, everyone!   Quote: Originally Posted by umsami    For older kids, I think I'd go with the style that they like best.  Show them samples and see what they think. That is great advice! I was...

My boys (9 and 11) have always been unschooled. I have decided that I want them to learn, in a more structured way, to print and write. They can print all of the letters of the alphabet, but not with any speed or...

This is not highly spiced, Substitute about 3 cups/750 mL chopped fresh tomatoes, if you have them, for the canned. 1 Tbsp/15 mL oil 1/2 cup/125 mL chopped onion 1 lb/500 g ground beef 1 tsp/5 mL chili powder 1 can...

This is our current favourite. Preheat broiler. 1 jar (8 oz/225 g) pickled ginger 2 limes 8 fish fillets, each about 5 oz/150 g. Juice the limes. Process the lime juice and the ginger (with juice) in the...

This is the one I always recommend to people who don't like fish. The fish flavour is pretty well disguised. Baking time will depend on the temperature, thickness and freshness of the fish fillets. 2 Tbsp/30 mL butter 1...

These are so good!!! Just leave out the Worchestershire sauce if it contains ingredients you can't eat. Preheat oven to 350F/175C. 6 thick pork chops 1/2 cup/125 mL chopped onion 1/2 cup/125 mL maple syrup 2 Tbsp/30 mL...

Apples and berries would be delicious!

Here's my brownie recipe - although it's more "fudgy" than "cakey". 1 cup/250 mL sugar 1/2 cup/125 mL unsweetened cocoa 1/2 cup/125 mL whole wheat flour 6 Tbsp/75 mL melted butter 2 eggs 1 tsp/5...

Off the top of my head - this is my current favourite quick meal. It's easy to make, delicious, tastes good hot or cold, is great for lunch or supper or even breakfast... Preheat oven to 375F/190C. 1 medium zucchini, in one inch/2...

1/2 cup/125 mL dry milk 1/4 cup/60 mL peanut butter 1/4 cup/60 mL honey 1/4 cup/60 mL oats (quick or old fashioned) 1/4 cup/60 mL crisp rice cereal Put all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Using your clean hands,...