Author: Stacy and Mike

Plate of Pink Lemonade Cookies
Cookies, Baking

Easy Pink Lemonade Cookies

Easy Pink Lemonade Cookies are light cookies that are tart and tangy. They make a perfect summer treat but are also good for any time you’re in the mood for something summery. Originally published in February 2022, this recipe has been updated in April 2026. These easy to make cookies are a summer delight for […]

Eight lemon tarts on a tray.
Desserts

Homemade Lemon Tarts

Homemade lemon tarts are a refreshing dessert that is perfect for spring and summer. These tarts are sweet and tart, making them a great dessert for serving after a BBQ meal.  Bite-sized lemon tarts are great for serving as a dessert, because the cool and creamy lemon curd filling makes them a refreshing end to […]

Two Reese's Pieces Cookie Bars on a wire rack.
Cookies, Desserts

Reese’s Pieces Cookie Bars

Chocolate and peanut butter come together in these Reese’s Pieces Cookie Bars to create a dessert that will disappear in no time. And this recipe is so easy to make, you can enjoy these any time the craving hits. These bars quickly became a family favourite for weeknight desserts. Ingredients For Reese’s Pieces Cookie Bars […]

A slice of carrot cake on a small white dessert plate with a golden fork on the plate. The cake is in the background with one slice from it.
Cakes, Baking, Desserts

Homemade Carrot Cake

This Homemade Carrot Cake tastes just like a bakery-made cake. You will have a hard time believing it’s made at home. This cake is especially good when it is topped with cream cheese icing. Originally posted in 2023, this post has been updated in March 2026. Years ago, this recipe was created because it was […]

Beer cheese queso in a tin pan on the BBQ.
Appetizers and Snacks

BBQ Beer Cheese Queso

Who doesn’t love to dip a tortilla chip in cheese sauce? It is one of our favourite ways to eat tortilla dips, especially when the cheese dip has been made outside on the BBQ. This recipe for BBQ Beer Cheese Queso is one of our favourites. Originally posted in July 2021, this post has been […]

A small bowl of cowboy caviar pasta salad in front of a larger bowl.
Side Dishes

Cowboy Caviar Pasta Salad

Cowboy Caviar Pasta Salad is a side dish served cold that can be added to any backyard BBQ or potluck. The flavours in this pasta salad pair well with all BBQ meats, especially traditional smoked meats like brisket. Originally written on July 25, 2024, updated in February 2026. Enjoy this pasta salad as a side […]