Potato and Cheese Perogies have got to be one of my favourite comfort foods and homemade is THE best! But, they’re so much work. You spend all afternoon making them only to have half of them eaten at dinnertime. I used to get together with my sister-in-law and we’d make big batches of cottage cheese [...]
I couldn’t really share an awesome cracker recipe with you without also sharing a dip to go with it. As good as they are on their own if you want to serve them to company you’ve gotta have some yummy toppings. I personally love bean dips, my hubby on the other hand is not such [...]
This cake comes together in one bowl with simple ingredients and results in a comforting moist yet fluffy spiced cake.
Although I never spent much time in the kitchen growing up my mom’s simple, hearty and homemade cooking had a big impact on me and inspires a lot of the way I cook today. She’s an awesome cook and has produced some of my all time favourite recipes. Today I’m sharing her Simplified Stuffing. If [...]
Merry Christmas! From my family to yours. I can’t believe that Christmas is this weekend. How did time go by so fast? This year will be the first year that our little family is totally alone for Christmas, I’ve come down with tonsillitis, the kids are fighting off their own illnesses and we’re between houses, [...]
Right now I’m in the middle of a big move – across the ocean. We’re tired, jet-lagged, nervous and excited. This Christmas will definitely be an interesting one, but we’re looking forward to it. I won’t be around much for the rest of the holidays, but I’m sure you understand right? ;) I couldn’t let [...]
Truffles are one of my favourite things to make at Christmas time. They’re so adaptable and easy to make. Chocolate and hazelnut is a long time favourite pairing and I think it goes without saying that these are highly addictive. I had them stored away in the freezer and was finding myself sneaking one after [...]
This is a fun gift or activity for the child (or child-like person) in your life. An edible puzzle, to be decorated to your heart’s content and then eaten afterwards. Who says you can’t play with your food? These are a lot of fun to make and after snapping the above photo, I let my [...]
A last-minute Valentine’s dessert. Puff pastry pillows filled with warm vanilla pudding and drizzled with chocolate.
Chocolate cupcakes filled with chocolate ganache and topped with a rich chocolate frosting.
A quick and easy three-course meal perfect for those times when you need to squeeze in a romantic date, at home, after the kids are in bed.
Light and fluffy pancakes with valentine nutella art baked in.