Limoncello CakeI made these delicious lemon flavored cake loaves as a gift for Christmas. They would be a treat any time of the year and are made from a basic box of cake mix with some additions.
Easy Fudge RecipesMaking fudge for the holidays is a family tradition in many families. This is a page contains easy fudge recipes.
Cream Cheese Thumbprint Cookie...The addition of cream cheese to the batter makes these thumbprint cookies even better. This page contain a cream cheese thumbprint cookie recipe.
Making a Pecan Marshmallow LogThis is a page about making a pecan marshmallow log.
Simple Whole Wheat Bread Machine RecipeMaking fresh, delicious whole grain bread at home can be easily done with the use of a bread machine. This recipe contains lots of healthy ingredients to this like flax seeds, whole oats, raw sugar, extra virgin olive oil. Plus it's considerably cheaper than a "high quality" wheat bread from the store shelves.
Lemon Jell-O Pound CakeI pulled out some old recipes and stared cooking more foods that are not gluten free. I don't get to enjoy them myself, but my family does.
Cream Cheese Sweetheart Cake RecipeA sweetheart cake is more like a brownie or cookie in texture. This particular recipe includes the addition of a delicious cream cheese based glaze. This page contains a cream cheese sweetheart cake recipe.
Pancake DoughnutsIf you're craving doughnuts but are too lazy to mix and wait for your batter to rise, try this pancake mix-doughnut hack. Just mix and pipe then you'll have an easy and delicious doughnut snack!
Chocolate Chunk Banana Protein MuffinsI love making these little protein muffins. They are wonderful as a post-workout snack. I also like to have one for dessert as they keep me from waking up in the middle of the night from hunger pangs. When you have them warm out the oven, the chocolate chunks are super gooey and lovely. You can achieve this later on by popping one in the microwave for 10 seconds.
Sour Gummy BrowniesI decided to make sour gummy brownies because my sour gummy cookies were such a hit. This ended up disappearing from the kitchen way faster than the cookies. The texture of the gummy candy turns into some kind of luxurious heaven when baked in the gooey chocolate brownies. The rainbow cuteness on top is also very pleasing to the eye. We love these!
3 Ingredient TrufflesThese beautiful little truffles will blow you away. They are creamy and decadent, yet so easy to make. You just need a pack of Oreo cookies, a block of cream cheese, and a bag of chocolate chips. Sprinkles are totally optional. I only used them to make them pop for my Valentine!
Lemon Lime Soda BabycakesThese tiny cakes are incredible. I have to start with that because I've never had such a perfect, zesty cake in my life. I tweaked a poundcake recipe to use some lemon lime soda I had in the house. Now these are my family's favourite little cakes. I can't tell you how many times I've been asked to make them! They are so easy to make, and taste better than cupcakes from a pricey bakery. Please try these!
Ube Buttercream FrostingUbe means purple in our dialect. It is also associated with a type of root crop that has an amazing purple color that blends in with any food you incorporate with it - the purple yam or simply ube as we call it. The best thing with ube (purple yam) is that it has a natural color blending component that you would not need to add an artificial food coloring anymore.
Hot Cocoa Mug CookiesThese mug shaped cookies can hold your beverage before you eat them up! Milk, hot cocoa, coffee, whatever you crave. Wintertime brings us plenty of hot cocoa mix and candy canes. Why not turn them into these adorable cookies? These are definite crowd pleasers, and super scrumptious!
New Year Meringue CookiesThese sweet colorful cookies are today's special craft. I made this for New Year's Eve and again made especially for the kids since we have plenty of kids at home to celebrate with us.
Frosted Eggnog CupcakesThese eggnog cakes are the perfect comforting dessert for the holidays. They're topped with a luscious spiced cream cheese frosting. Perfect with a cup of coffee!
S'mores CookiesHere's a recipe for delicious bite sized s'mores cookies! The holidays are around the corner. These would be perfect to make and enjoy with hot chocolate or put them in jars for homemade gifts!
Peanut Butter Stuffed CookiesThese cookies are for peanut butter lovers! They are peanut butter cookies, stuffed with a gooey peanut butter mixture, topped with peanut brittle M&M's. You can swap out the peanut butter cookie exterior with any type of cookie dough you like. I also like a chocolate chip cookie exterior variation. For this recipe, I used a cookie mix, made to its directions on the back. You can get creative with these. These cookies are pretty huge, so you can split one to share with a loved one and watch them ooze!
Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter MeringuesI originally made these for a friend who loves the taste of chocolate peanut butter cups but finds them too heavy. This is the perfect solution! They're so good, I now prefer these over peanut butter cups, myself. The peanut butter meringues are so crisp and light, even dipped in chocolate, they make you feel much less guilty.
Caramel Apple Bread Pudding CupsI love the flavour of caramel apples but they can be a bit tough on the teeth. I thought it would be fun to bring their flavours to something soft and comforting like bread pudding. I baked them inside of muffin tins for presentation and portion control reasons. They're so delicious, they are making it to the tables of all my holiday feasts this year! I hope you try these.
Making a Mile High Apple PieI have always been the pie maker in the family! My favorite one to make is the 'Mile High Apple Pie'. It's my masterpiece! I will show you what I do with a few secret important things.
Almond or Pumpkin Seed Matcha MuffinsDo you enjoy matcha? You should try these delicious matcha muffins topped with your choice of topping. I used almond slices for half and the other half pumpkin seeds!
Orange Cardamom Spaghetti Squash CakeThe autumn season brings us many varieties of gourds. I've had plenty of spaghetti squash around lately, so I thought I'd do some experimenting. I made this lovely orange and cardamom infused cake using pureed spaghetti squash. I candied some strands of the squash to make a beautiful sweet topping. Sprinkled with some crushed rose petals, it was quite the luxurious offering! You'd never know there was squash inside this dessert, but it sure lends to its velvety composition and deep nutty flavour. I hope you give this one a shot!
Snickers-Stuffed Peanut Butter CookiesEvery year around Halloween, I like to come up with a sweet treat that uses candies from trick-or-treating events. Either you have kids that end up with lots of them, or you have loads leftover from handing them out. My favourite candy has always been Snickers, so these peanut butter cookies are stuffed with them. The outside is a lovely sandy, crumbly cookie, and the middle is gooey and chewy from the baked Snickers. I've had a dozen people ask me for this recipe after an event I made them for last week, so be ready to share if you make these, too!
Flaky Pastry and Cream TowerIf you look in the clearance sections of major grocery stores, you'll find they will place baked goods there for less than half price at the end of the day. Mine sells half a dozen large croissants for $2 after 5pm. They're great when toasted, but my secret trick is to roll them out, cut them into discs, and turn them into a flaky pastry dessert. This tower of delight tastes like the most elegant Palmier cookies layered with fresh fluffy whipped cream. You just would not guess these are old croissants. This is a crowd-pleasure, no doubt!
Nice Cream in Chocolate BowlsThis is a fun and fancy recipe that you can make from things you probably have at home right now. The nice cream is made of a couple ingredients in a blender or food processor, and it gets scooped inside beautiful chocolate bowls you make with the help of balloons. Top it off with beautiful abstract art made of chocolate scribbles, and you're set to wow your friends and family!
Chocolate Chip Cashew and Coconut CookiesHere is an easy and delicious way of whipping up 4 dozen chocolate chip cashew and coconut cookies! If you want, add flaky salt on top.
Purple Sweet Potato PieI'm sure many of you have had sweet potato pie. This pie is very similar but uses purple sweet potatoes. Baking the sweet potatoes in the oven (in lieu of boiling them) gives this a beautiful creamy consistency and not at all watered down. Baking them also retains their beautiful purple colour. Purple sweet potatoes can be found in grocery stores labeled as Okinawan, Hawaiian, or purple sweet potatoes. They are packed full of potassium, B6, vitamin C, and fiber.
Fondant Sushi Cupcake ToppersBuying handmade edible cake and cupcake toppers is incredibly expensive! My friend wanted some for a party and saw they were $40 for a small set. I jumped in and made a bunch for a fraction of the price. If you can handle making shapes with Play Doh, you can totally make these. Follow along with my sushi ideas, or try your own favourites!
Classy Apple PieMaking a pie from scratch might seem daunting, but it is so worth the effort! When I worked in a bakery at an upscale grocery store, they would feature pies that looked good, yet they came straight out of the freezer. Take the time and love to make a fresh, homemade pie and I swear, the flavor just cannot compare.
Mum's Walnut MeringuesThis is the recipe for my mum's walnut meringues. I especially love how there is so little that goes in them, but they taste like a lot of work. I hope you give these a shot!
Apple Walnut Cognac CakeI call this my "Adult Poke Cake." I made this cake for a good friend who adores cognac and it went over really well. Yes, you can really taste the cognac here, especially because it's topped with a cognac brown butter. The juices from the apples keep it nice and moist, while the cooked down nuts have a fantastic texture. Happy baking!
Japanese Jiggly CheesecakeThis is called Japanese Jiggly Cheesecake because it actually jiggles like crazy when it comes out the oven. It's like a cross between an angel food cake and a pound cake, with a lightly sweet cheesecake flavour. In Japan, this is more widely known as a soufflé cheesecake, and has been around for decades.
Hard Tack CandyThe first time I had this, it came from Beechy's a wonderful Amish store in Illinois. While I haven't been able to make candy quite as pretty as theirs, it tastes the about the same. :)
Garlic and Herb Snowflake BreadThis garlic, herb, and cream cheese filled pull apart bread is perfect to serve at a holiday meal. Add a side of marinara dipping sauce and it will disappear quickly. This page contains the instructions and recipe for making this tasty appetizer or main dish side.
Cinnamon Apple Pastry BloomI came up with this recipe when I saw a photo of a gorgeous pie in a magazine. I had no idea what it was made of, but the vision gave me inspiration to come up with something. Give it a try fresh out the oven with a cup of coffee!
Rose Pistachio Rice PuddingThis is a beautiful rice pudding that's spiked with pistachios, rose water, and cardamom, and then elegantly decorated on top. It's a recipe we've held in our family for decades. I hope you try it out. :)
Caramel Apple CrispsEnjoy the flavour of caramel apples? These rose-shaped dessert cups are full of caramel and apple, and only have a handful ingredients in them. They're so easy to put together and they won't weigh you down. You don't need special tools or techniques to make these super pretty rose-like goodies; I even used my toaster oven!
Almond DelightsMy wonderful Mother-In-Law gave me this recipe. If you like almond flavor, you will absolutely love this dessert.
Springtime Jelly Bean FudgeMy friends and I had chocolate covered jelly beans for the first time recently and we really loved them. To keep the fun alive, I made this jelly bean studded fudge out of white chocolate, then decorated the top with flowers made of more jelly beans. It's truly a jelly bean lover's delight, and perfect for the springtime.
Pineapple Nice CreamThis is a super healthy and delicious alternative to ice cream. There's no dairy or added sugar. The pineapple flavour is the star, and the smooth texture of the mango gives it its ice cream effect. For being 100% fruit, this dessert is a guilt-free and creamy delight!
Butterscotch Chocolate Pretzel CookiesThis is a page about butterscotch chocolate pretzel cookies. This recipe is a great way to use up the broken pretzels at the bottom of the bag. These butterscotch chocolate pretzel cookies are the perfect combination of salty and sweet!
Berry Muffin RecipeBerry muffins are a classic! This quick delicious muffin is the perfect recipe to make for your family. This page contains a berry muffin recipe.
Cantonese Ginger Orange CakeThis is the perfect dessert combination cake and cheesecake with Asian flavors. Just in time for Chinese New Year coming up next week.
Flourless PB Chocolate Protein MuffinsSometimes the best type of gluten free food is one that doesn't even contain gluten free flour. Sure, it's nice to not have to pay for pricey gluten free flour, but sometimes I like to remove flours all together. When I make these muffins, people have no idea there's not a drop of flour in them.
Sweet Cornbread RecipeAdding more sugar to a corn bread recipe can make a yummy difference and change some people's opinion of this bread. This page contains a sweet cornbread recipe.
Cranberry Brie Walnut CupsThis recipe is my effort in getting rid of the last of all the cranberry sauce that piled up in my house from all the holiday and new year dinners. These caramelized cups are so easy to make and taste absolutely elegant. When the brie and walnuts heat up together, they make a soft center with a delicious crispy topping you will go crazy for. Give this a try!
Caramel Brownies RecipesYou can make even more yummy brownies by adding caramel to your recipe. Add pecans for a turtle brownie treat. This page contains caramel brownies recipes.
OrangettesIn Europe Christmas means citrus, the green grocer's shelves are filled with citrus of every size and shape. The smell of the peel brings back happy memories of Christmas past. For me this is also the signal to do what I love the most; making something out of nothing and making a delicious festive treat to help my friends and family celebrate Christmas. Don''t be daunted by all the steps, the ingredients are few and the delicious results and compliments make it well worth spending your time!
Garlic and Herb Snowflake BreadThis is a cute snowflake shaped pull-apart bread for the holidays. It's filled with garlic and herbs. Serve by itself or with marinara sauce.
Simple Chocolate Cream PieA yummy, easy dessert that will satisfy a chocolate lover. This page contains a simple chocolate cream pie.
Cranberry Eggnog SconesI love a touch of holiday flavour during the winter months. These scones use eggnog in the place of heavy cream, making it a bit more cost-effective and a lot more delicious. The eggnog gives it a more complex taste. Good luck having just one of these!
Corn Bread Convenience Mix RecipePreparing this quick and easy corn bread convenience mix ahead of time, will save you time when preparing dinner. When stored in properly it can last up to one month. This page contains a corn bread convenience mix recipe.
Real Buttercream Icing (with Vegan Option)Real butter combined with powdered sugar, vanilla, and a bit of milk makes one of the most delicious icings you will ever taste. You can easily swap out the butter and milk with vegan friendly ingredients. This page contains instructions for making real buttercream icing (with vegan option).
Simple Buttercream RecipeButtercream frosting is a favorite for decorating cakes and other baked goods. This page contains a simple buttercream recipe.
Fizzy Cherry Popsicles RecipeHomemade popsicles are a refreshing treat and a lot of fun to make. This page has a recipe for making fizzy cherry popsicles that kids (and adults) are sure to love.
Watermelon-Strawberry PopsiclesFresh watermelon and strawberries are the main ingredients in this refreshing treat. This page has a recipe for making watermelon-strawberry popsicles.
Individual Pumpkin Bundt Cakes RecipeMake a special little treat with these pumpkin bundt cakes. This page contains an individual pumpkin bundt cakes recipe.
Strawberry Lime CakeThis is an elegant looking yet easy to make cake for these warmer months. The juice from the strawberries seep into the sponge and makes for a really moist cake. Using both the juice and the zest of the limes really gives it a nice kick. I hope you enjoy this cake!
Homemade Chicken Pot Pie With Pillsbury Biscuit CrustPackaged biscuits can be used to make a tasty crust for your next pot pie. This is a page about homemade chicken pot pie with Pillsbury biscuit crust.
Seedless Blackberry PieOne method for making a seedless blackberry pie is to mix the juice with tapioca to make a pudding type filling. This recipe shows you how to make seedless blackberry pie.
Lemon Glazed Mango Bundt CakeIt's mango season so I'm really enjoying all the huge mango sales. This is pretty dense mango cake with a lovely, zesty lemon glaze that beautifully punches through it. This recipe calls for mostly basic ingredients and serves 8 to 10.
Summer Fresh Tomato Pie for OneWhen you have an abundance of tomatoes, this recipe makes a small cheesy pie to enjoy all by yourself. This page is about making a summer fresh tomato pie for one.
Chocolate Cream Pie RecipeChocolate cream pie is a simple to make treat that is sure to get gobbled up. This page contains chocolate cream pie recipe.
Awesome Cinnamon Rolls RecipeCinnamon rolls are a delicious treat that can be enjoyed any time of year. This page contains an awesome cinnamon rolls recipe.
Homemade Butter Pound Cake RecipeUsing real butter in your homemade pound cake is the key to this delicious dessert. This page contains a homemade butter pound cake recipe.
Vegan Pineapple Banana CakeI love baking vegan treats because you don't really notice when you remove the eggs and dairy. This cake has a handful of ingredients and is super moist.
Loaded Baked Potato Mini MuffinsHere is a way to make good use of leftover mashed potatoes. Add a handful of ingredients to the mash and make little muffins that taste like loaded baked potatoes. They make a fabulous snack or side to a dish! If you don't have a mini muffin tin, you can make fewer of the regular size.
Baked S'mores RecipeYou don't have to go camping to enjoy some deliciously sweet s'mores. You can bake them up and enjoy them at home any time you want a special treat. This is a page about making baked s'mores.
Mini Raspberry CheesecakesThese delicious, single serving cheesecakes are sure to be a hit with your family or guests. This is a page about mini raspberry cheesecakes.
Zucchini Nut BreadNot only is this quick bread delicious, it is also a good way to use up surplus produce and add some veggies to your diet. This page has a recipe for making zucchini nut bread.
Best Ever BrowniesThese are so rich and chocolatey! The recipe calls for cocoa powder, which lasts longer and is a little less expensive than baking chocolate. Use Dutch-processed cocoa powder when possible. Great for any time, any season!
Pineapple Cream Cheese Frosting RecipeFreshen up your cream cheese frosting with some pineapple. This is a page about pineapple cream cheese frosting.
Choco-Nilla CookiesThese cookies are a nice change from the classic chocolate chip cookie that has been loved for generations. This is a page about choco-nilla cookies.
Making Banana Bread Moist?Banana bread should be moist after baking. If yours is too dry try adding more banana, apples, or even sour cream to the mix. This is a page about making banana bread moist.
Best Ever Lemon-Coconut SquaresA popular dessert that brings together the flavors of lemon and coconut in rich delicious squares. This page is about best ever lemon-coconut squares.
Apple Pie for Pi Day"You say what?" That is what I said when my grandson called me and asked me if I would help him with a school project. Of course I would! I said "I need to make a pie for Pi Day for a Math project?" Huh? Yes, each child was told to bake a pie for Pi Day! This was a new one for me!
Easy Apple Crisp RecipesApple Crisp is a delicious dessert with a crisp, buttery oat topping, which is best served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Get easy apple crisp recipes in this page.
Lemon Vanilla Layer CakeA light, simple cake to usher in spring on the last of these cloudy, winter days. Enjoy!
Valentine Banoffee CookiesI have just learned a new recipe. And since happy hearts day is coming, I added a fancy idea for my banoffee cookies. It's a perfect treat for kids this Valentine's Day.
Choco Peanut-Butter BarsI don't know what this recipe is actually called, but I think this would be perfect for you to share the sweetness of your love this Valentine's Day.
Ombré Smash CakeMaking a smash cake for your young child's first birthday allows your little one to enjoy their birthday cake in their own way. This is a page about ombre smash cake.
Creating a 'Sharky' Goldfish Birthday CakeThis is a page about creating a "Sharky" goldfish birthday cake. For the child who likes sharks and loves Goldfish snacks this is the perfect birthday cake and party theme.
Making Egg-Free Meringues (Vegan)When the price of eggs becomes prohibitive, you might want to try this unique substitution for the egg whites. This page contains an egg-free meringues recipes.
Fudge Brownie Ice Cream SandwichesA yummy, frozen chocolate dessert for a special occasion. This is a page about fudge brownie ice cream sandwiches.
Chocolate-Covered CaramallowsThese sweet candy treats combine caramel, chocolate and marshmallows. This is a page about making chocolate-covered caramallows.
Coconut Banana CookiesThis is a page about coconut banana cookies. These delicious cookies can be made flourless and are reminiscent of banana bread or macaroons.
Making Ritz Peanut Butter CookiesRitz peanut butter cookies are simple and tasty treat that your family will love any time of year. This page is about making Ritz peanut butter cookies.
Applesauce Raisin Cake RecipeThis is a page about applesauce raisin cake with butter cream icing. Applesauce raisin cake is a delicious treat your whole family will enjoy.
Never Fail Pie Crust RecipesThis is a page about never fail pie crust recipes. Many cooks prefer to make their own pie crust rather than purchase ready-made ones.
Basic Pie Dough RecipeWith the right recipe anyone can make their own delicious pie crust. This page contains a basic pie dough recipe.
Making Toffee Crunch GrahamsA simple cookie with just a few ingredients for a holiday or anytime treat. This is a page about making toffee crunch grahams.
Artisan Country BreadThis versatile recipe makes a soft, wholesome bread with a fine crumb. It's perfect for dinner rolls, shaped loaves, and slicing with jam or honey. Enjoy!
Autumn Grape CakeI love this cake, especially for the autumn season. It's got both grapes and raisins in it. I serve it warm with a ginger lime honey reduction syrup. It's very easy to make but incredibly elegant. I hope you try it. :)
Old Fashioned Coconut Cream PieThis is my go-to custard pie recipe. I love coconut! If you prefer meringue to whipped topping, you can make it with the leftover egg whites.
Awesome Cinnamon RollsThis cinnamon roll recipe is fantastic. The dough only has to rise about 30 minutes, so you could make them on a lazy weekend morning. I am not that with it in the morning, so I make mine in the afternoon. We eat some for dessert and put the rest in the fridge for breakfast. :)
Amazing Rice Flour and Almond PuddingI call this the Amazing Rice Flour and Almond Pudding, because I could never keep down gooey rice type puddings until I tried my mum's later on in my life. It is absolutely the best! I don't share her personal recipes too often, but this one is just too yummy. I hope you like it!
Cinnamon Buns in Orange CupsThis is a super fun and easy way to make delicious cinnamon buns right inside hollowed out oranges. Leaving just enough orange meat inside the cups gives the cinnamon rolls the perfect zesty orange flavour. The best part about these is you can also make them right over a fire - great for camping!
Apple CakeA great way to use apples and make a delicious homemade cake.
7 Minute IcingI would venture to say that from the year 1900 to the year 2000, more cakes baked in the American household were covered with this icing, than with any other. I think '7 Minute Icing' is probably the most popular name for this icing.
Strawberry Chocolate Chip CookiesThese simple cake mix based cookies are delicious and easy enough for your junior bakers to tackle. This is a page about strawberry chocolate chip cookies.
Peanut Butter Banana Puffed Rice SquaresThis is a little twist on a Krispie Treat, using puffed rice, bananas, and peanut butter give it a lovely velvety texture. You can substitute crisped rice for the puffed rice, if you like. This recipe also doubles perfectly, just use a bigger pan or dish.
