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Easy Recipes
for Delicious Quick Meals

Spend less time in the kitchen - and eat better too - using my recipes for quick meals using mainly unprocessed foods.

Dear Reader,

Welcome to my recipe collection! If you are looking for easy and healthy recipes, you have come to the right place!

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I'm Ellen Gray, an ordinary busy mom. (Not a nutritionist. Not a skilled chef). I enjoy eating more than I enjoy cooking.

I want to feed my family nutritious foods. I want to make the most of my food dollar.

I know that using wholesome ingredients, in their natural state whenever possible, is the healthiest and most economical way to prepare food.

I've been hunting for years for easy and tasty recipes that are also nutritious, and I've collected my favorites here for you.

I've tested every recipe in my own kitchen. My family has enjoyed and approved every one. We've taken all of the photos, too.

Enjoy these easy recipes! Use them, modify them, and make them your own! Then get out of the kitchen and enjoy yourself!

Sincerely,

Ellen Gray



healthy breakfast recipes
Please visit my collection of healthy breakfast recipes and ideas! As my mom always told me, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. (You were right, Mom!)

lunch ideas
I am always on the lookout for tasty lunch ideas! Here is a collection of delicious and easy soups, salads, sandwiches and a few surprises.

sandwich recipes
If you have a good collection of sandwich recipes, you're always ready to make a quick lunch! Here is my collection of quick, easy and tasty sandwich recipes.

bean recipes: economical, nutritious and tasty
If you're wanting to add more fibre, nutrients and variety to your diet, you'll want to try these great bean recipes!

beef recipes - simple and delicious
Simple beef recipes using wholesome ingredients make it easy to get a hearty meal on the table quickly.

chicken recipes - quick and easy
When you're looking for an easy main course, chicken is an obvious choice. Delicious, quick chicken recipes using healthy ingredients help you get supper on the table - fast.

fish recipes - healthy and fast
According to the nutritionists, we should all be eating more fish! Quick, tasty fish recipes make it a snap to eat fish.

vegetarian recipes - tasty and economical
Healthy eating is delicious when you have easy vegetarian recipes in your repertoire.

easy pasta recipes
Easy pasta recipes are just what you need when you want supper on the table fast! Here are a few of my favorites.

pork recipes - family pleasing!
Pork recipes are a great solution when you are feeding picky eaters. Almost everyone enjoys pork - and it's good for you too!

quick easy meals
When you need supper on the table fast, choose one of these recipes for quick easy meals. They are some of the fastest recipes I know.

egg recipes
If you are looking for quick and healthy meals, you'll want some good egg recipes! Here are some of my favorites.

ways to cook potatoes
There are so many ways to cook potatoes - and I love them all! Potatoes are nutritious, economical and plentiful. Come and discover some new ways to prepare them!

salad recipes
When the hot weather hits, and you can't bear the thought of turning on the oven, you need a collection of good salad recipes! Here are some of my favorites.

sauce recipes: sauces, dips and condiments
A supply of sauce recipes is just what you need to turn your meals from good to awesome. Here are some of my favorites.

homemade soup recipes
With a collection of homemade soup recipes, you can make a delicious and filling meal in no time at all! There is nothing better than a pot of fabulous soup simmering on the stove on a cold day.

vegetables
Wondering which vegetables to serve with your quick meals? Here's everything you need to know.

easy baking recipes
I have collected all of my favorite easy baking recipes on this page. I make these over and over. They are all easy and delicious - and they always turn out!

healthy dessert recipes: delicious and nutritious
Finding healthy dessert recipes is the secret to eating well and enjoying it more! Even if your children won't eat the main course, if you serve a healthy dessert they'll get the nutrients they need!

healthy snack recipes
We all like to munch. Having a good supply of healthy snack recipes lets you munch and feel good about doing so!

blender recipes - amazingly quick and easy!
If you have a unused blender collecting dust on a shelf, you really need to check out these great blender recipes! You won't believe how many tasty things can be made in a flash.

crockpot recipes – the busy person’s answer to meal planning
A crockpot – and a supply of good crockpot recipes – is a life saver when you need supper on the table in a hurry. Do your preparation work in the morning, plug in the crockpot, and enjoy your day, se

food processor recipes - complicated dishes made easy!
With these easy food processor recipes, you can make impressive and delicious meals in no time at all!

summer recipes - the cooking is easy!
It's summer! You don't want to spend your time in the kitchen, but you want to eat your favourite summer meals. You need quick and easy summer recipes.

easy halloween recipes
Looking for some easy Halloween recipes that are healthy too? Try these! Halloween food doesn't have to be full of sugar to be fun!

recipes for Christmas
Here's a collection of my favorite recipes for Christmas - everything from how to roast a turkey to holiday appetizers to easy Christmas cookies.

tested and approved easy recipes
There are millions of recipes on the Internet. If you are looking for family-tested easy recipes that are guaranteed to be quick, delicious and healthy, you've come to the right place.

meal planning made easy
The secret to healthy, economical, hassle-free eating is meal planning. My free meal planner takes the guesswork out of planning dinner!

quick meal tips and tricks
Cut your time in the kitchen even further by using these time-saving quick meal tips.

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