Growing up, these were a common dessert, whether it be a potluck or a baby shower, my Mom made these often and I always enjoyed them. Somehow, I never made them myself, but when my oldest was 10, he became … Continue reading My Mama’s Shortbread Bottom Lemon Squares
In our family, we have cold weather traditions. This makes the winter days not quite so long. Really blizzardy day? Seven Brides for Seven Brothers! First day below -30C? Maple syrup snow candy! Most recipes I’ve seen call for a cup of maple syrup but I find for 5 kids and two adults (my niece and nephew are usually here for it), half a cup means everyone gets a treat without it being excessive or too expensive. Maple syrup ain’t cheap yo! Continue reading Maple Syrup Snow Candy
When faced with a surplus of milk from our milk cow, we started making all the fun things we could. This makes a great gift, or hide it away for yourself! Enjoy with ice cream, in coffee, with apples…you name it! Continue reading Dulce De Leche (3 ingredient Caramel Sauce- no weird stuff!)
These Vegan Chocolate Chocolate Cookies are a softer cookie, reminding me of the edge piece on a brownie. And goodness they are delicious! Continue reading Vegan Chocolate Chocolate Cookies
Mix things up and deviate from the typical chocolate fudge recipe. Try Grandma Marg’s Maple Fudge. I’m certain you’ll love it just as much! Continue reading Grandma Marg’s Maple Fudge
You don’t have to buy expensive packages of puff pastry when making homemade puff pastry is so quick and easy! In this video tutorial, I’ll show you how to make Short Cut Puff Pastry, our favourite way to make Sausage Rolls! But you can use it however your recipe calls for puff pastry. Look at you saving yourself so much money! Continue reading Short Cut Puff Pastry
My recipe book tells me this recipe for Applesauce Spice Cake originally came from my Auntie Susie, but I’m fairly certain everyone in our family makes it. It has to be one of my favourite cakes of all time. Something about the moist applesauce, flavourful from the spices, add a nice vanilla buttercream…ooooh baby. Yes, it’s good with just a little glaze, but a thick buttercream is definitely my favourite. Continue reading Applesauce Spice Cake
Cocoa Almonds are a simple and tasty real food snack made with natural sweetener. Your family will gobble them up! As with most recipes that become staples in our house, I found the recipe for Cocoa Almonds in a cookbook… But then I decided there were unnecessary steps and ingredients in the recipe. I knew I could streamline it to make simpler. Because the only way real food happens daily in our house is if it’s simple! This recipe is equally if not more so amazing if you want to splurge and substitute hazelnuts for the almonds! Continue reading Cocoa Almonds
This recipe for S’mores Bars is one that I make all the time. It’s so easy and so delicious you’re family will love ’em! (And you’ll be trying to keep your fingers off of your 6th (8th?) one. Try it with some of my favorite combos such as White chocolate and macadamias, mini marshmallows and butterscotch chips, dried blueberries and coconut, raisins and milk chocolate! Continue reading 5 ingredient Egg Free Cookies Bars
Skillet Cornbread is my speciality. I’m not just boasting, when I mention I make it, I hear ‘mmmm’ ‘yuuum’ ‘jealooous!’ Whether you freshly mill cornmeal or buy organic from the store, it’s a good recipe to have up your sleeve for serving to gluten free or dairy intolerant friends & family. Continue reading Skillet Cornbread
Ditch the box and try this recipe for homemade Classic Dark Chocolate Cake from scratch! It’s made rich and moist with a cup of strong coffee which gives it an unexpected depth of flavor. For this recipe I’m making cupcakes, but you can easily adjust the baking times to whichever pan you prefer. If you need a frosting idea…try this deliciously sweet Coconut Frosting below! Continue reading Classic Dark Chocolate Cake
Here is a family favourite for you! Chocolate Toffee Squares are so delicious and you won’t regret making them! They’re in the realm of your favourite chocolate bar. Shortbread bottom. Caramel Toffee Centre. Chocolate Top. Yes, these are so tasty.
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