Flourless Blender Brownies
Ooey gooey blender brownies – 5 minutes to mix up and loaded with a secret healthy ingredient! How easy is that? (You won’t feel too guilty feeding these to your crowd.) Okay, so if chocolate is...
View ArticleGreen Soup (It’ll Lure the Leprechauns)
Bring spring into your home and clean out the crisper drawer at the same time with a bowl of light and tasty Green Soup – and maybe you’ll attract some leprechauns, too. Every year when our kids were...
View ArticleBig Batch Gluten Free Pie Crust Mix (Freeze it so Any Day’s a Pie Day)
Making gluten free pie crust can be a hassle, so while you’re at it, make a large batch for the freezer. You’ll love pulling out a bag of this tender, flaky crust mix and being able to whip up a …...
View ArticleA Typical German Meal – Authentic Recipes
Rouladen, Spätzle, Sweet & Sour Red Cabbage, Cucumber Dill Salad = the fixin’s for a typical German meal that is special enough for any celebration. As you can guess, I spend a lot of time in my...
View ArticleGluten Free Pizza Muffins – a Grab and Go Meal or Snack
Pizza Muffins are the quick and easy answer to that pizza craving without all the work. Zesty, cheesy, and full of traditional pizza flavours, you can customize these muffins however you like. Great...
View ArticleMaple Walnut Energy Balls
No-bake Maple Walnut Energy Balls – sweet nutty little bites with the perfect blend of luscious maple syrup and rich, toasted walnuts. Are they a dessert, an addictive snack, or a nutritious energy...
View ArticleCooking with Kids: Cookie Painting
Want a fun project to do with kids? Try cookie painting! This easy and edible craft makes great decorated cookies for any holiday or just for a rainy afternoon’s art session. Kids of all ages can make...
View ArticleJerk Seasoning and a Jamaican Holiday
Stir together your own mix of spicy Jamaican Jerk Seasoning and you’ll add Island flair and flavours to chicken or pork for summer barbecues. This blog has been quiet the last couple weeks because I’ve...
View ArticleJerk Chicken and a Jamaican Cooking Class
Jerk chicken is coated in a blend of zesty spices, grilled to perfection, then slathered with a sweet, hot, and tangy sauce. It’s tender and juicy, smoky and spicy. It’ll revolutionize your summer...
View ArticleCooking with Kids: Giant Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie
A wedge of slightly warm chocolate chip skillet cookie is soft and gooey, just the thing to dip into a cold glass of milk or serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. (And no fussing with batches of...
View ArticleMushroom Hunting: Pasta with Morel Mushrooms in a Delicate Cream Sauce
Pasta with Morel Mushrooms – If you’re lucky enough to get your hands on some wild morel mushrooms you’ll wow your guests with this delicate, creamy pasta dish. It’s a rare spring treat. I’ve become a...
View ArticleBig Beautiful Lemon Meringue Pie
A luscious lemon meringue pie is on the top of the favourite-pie-list for many people. Make this beauty from scratch for the lemon lovers in your family. A smooth and silky custard that’s tart and...
View ArticleRhubarb and Spruce Tip Galette – Easier than Pie!
A rustic rhubarb galette showcases spring’s bounty of mouthwatering fresh rhubarb spiked with another special spring offering – spruce tips! This free-form pie is so easy to make, yet looks like a...
View ArticlePickled Spruce Tips
Delicate Pickled Spruce Tips are a special seasonal treat – put them up when the spruce trees are budding in spring and you’ll have delicious, caper-like pickles to add flavour and interest to cheese...
View ArticleA Taste of Mexico: Fish Veracruz Style (Pescado à la Veracruzana)
Mexican Fish Veracruz is a light and flavourful way to prepare fish. The Spanish influence shows in the zesty olives and capers. Bring a spoon to catch the last delicious drops of tomato broth. Last...
View ArticleChia Pudding with Strawberries – Happy Birthday Canada!
Chia Pudding is the easiest thing to whip up. Just stir together these protein-packed little seeds with milk and wait for a while. They magically turn into a creamy tapioca-like pudding that’s fun to...
View ArticleFresh Veggie Chow Chow
This isn’t any ordinary chow chow – it’s Veggie Chow! A tangy mix of crunchy, pickled fresh veggies that you can spoon into salads to add colour and zing, or pile onto a burger, or stir into eggs. Add...
View ArticleCooking with Kids: Lentil Sloppy Joes
Lentil Sloppy Joes are the answer for a delicious meatless meal that will satisfy the whole family. Kids love ’em. Plop the flavourful lentil filling onto buns, top with cheese, and enjoy this...
View ArticleGarlic Scape Pesto – Summer Magic for Garlic Lovers
Garlic Scape Pesto is a magical, flavour-packed green sauce – intensely garlicky and delicious when used raw; gently garlicky and mellow when used warm. You’ll want to hunt down some garlic scapes to...
View ArticleGluten Free Saskatoon Scones
If you’re lucky enough to be within arm’s reach of a saskatoon berry bush or two (or you’ve got a stash in the freezer), you can celebrate their short but sweet season with some fantastic baked goods –...
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