Soft Carrot Cookies are like bite-sized carrot muffins. Moist and crumbly, these carrot cookies are easy to make and have a ton of flavour. These cookies are soft, lightly spiced, and taste like a cross between carrot cake and carrot muffins. Spiced with cinnamon and other warm spices, these cookies are the perfect afternoon treat. […]
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Blueberry Kolaches
A sweet yeast dough filled with fruit filling, these Blueberry Kolaches are an easy-to-make pastry that pairs well with a cup of coffee or tea. These pastries are a great addition to a weekend brunch or as an afternoon snack. We used to buy fresh kolaches at a local bakery until we figured out how […]
Tourtiere Shepherd’s Pie
With a savoury ground meat base topped with creamy potatoes and a crunchy topping, Tourtiere Shepherd’s Pie is hearty and filling, making it a perfect meal. This twist on a Canadian classic is perfect for using leftover tourtiere filling as well. Tourtiere Shepherd’s Pie is a comfort food that uses a Canadian favourite, tourtiere, to […]
Chocolate Sheet Cake with Chocolate Frosting
Rich and moist, Chocolate Sheet Cake with Chocolate Frosting feeds a crowd with a light-tasting chocolate frosting because the cake itself has a rich chocolate flavour. This cake makes its way to many backyard BBQs as well as potlucks throughout the year. It can be easily decorated for a special occasion as well. Disclaimer: As […]
Easy Cinnamon Roll Squares
Cinnamon roll squares are cinnamon buns with a twist. Because of how they are made, they are the perfect way to serve cinnamon rolls for a brunch or large gathering. This cinnamon roll recipe is made from yeast dough, but the dough is not rolled out. Instead, it is made into one large rectangle, then […]
Macaroni Salad – Copycat Kraft Macaroni Salad
No barbecue is complete without side dishes to complement the meat. Some of the most popular dishes are salads, and one of the most popular traditional salads to serve at a BBQ is macaroni salad. Our favourite easy-to-make macaroni salad has always been Kraft Pasta Salad in the green box. It has been a staple […]
Mini Oatmeal Loaves
Mini Oatmeal Loaves are extremely easy to make and are the perfect snack or on-the-go breakfast. And these can be changed up with an add-in so you can have different flavours every time you make them. Ready in about 30 minutes, these mini loaves are full of oatmeal flavour and add-ins make them even better. […]
Raisin Buns
Soft and pillowy, these raisin buns are sweet with a touch of spicy flavour, which comes from the addition of cinnamon and allspice. These cinnamony raisin buns make their way to the table for weekend breakfasts and brunches, but also are great to serve as snacks. Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying […]
Homemade Ketchup
In less than 30 minutes, you can make this homemade ketchup, which tastes better than store-bought and is preservative-free! And it is perfect for fries, burgers, and all your other ketchup needs. We stopped buying ketchup altogether after creating this simple ketchup from scratch that is ready in little time. this ketchup is less sweet […]
Homemade Half Whole Wheat Bread
This recipe for Homemade Half Whole Wheat Bread produces soft bread that is great for sandwiches and toasting. It is also easy to make with only a few ingredients, without additives or preservatives. Homemade Whole Wheat Bread has become our go-to bread for breakfasts and lunches. We make two loaves every other day and sometimes […]

