Author: Stacy and Mike

Four Andes Mint cookies stacked in a pile with two Andes chocolates on top.
Christmas, Cookies

Andes Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

Minty and chocolatey, these Andes Mint Chocolate Chip cookies satisfy a sweet minty craving every time. This recipe combines a classic cookie with the taste of a popular mint chocolate treat. Originally published on December 5, 2022. This recipe has been updated on October 24, 2025. Who can resist a chocolate chip cookie? Or two? […]

Oatmeal Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookie.
Cookies

Oatmeal Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies

Oatmeal Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies have a soft and chewy centre with a crisper edge. They make a great afternoon snack or a dessert. Every bite of these cookies packs a lot of flavour. And, this recipe is so easy to make that you can enjoy these cookies anytime. Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate, we […]

Chocolate crackle cookies on a parchment lined cookie sheet.
Cookies, Christmas

Chocolate Crackle Cookies

Soft and chewy, and also known as Crinkle cookies, Chocolate Crackle Cookies taste like a brownie. And with the powdered sugar coating, they are perfect for Christmas. Originally published on November 12, 2020, this recipe and post have been updated in October 2025. These cookies make their way to our Christmas cookie lists every year. […]

A ladle filled with homemade turkey soup held over a pot of soup.
Soup, Comfort Foods

Homemade Turkey Soup

A turkey soup made from scratch, that is easy to make and perfect for colder days in the fall and winter. This soup is made using the carcass of leftover turkey, and it is filled with the delicious flavours of herbs and spices to complement the turkey flavours. This soup was originally published on December […]

Fried Apple Rings covered with cinnamon sugar.
Desserts, Fall Baking

Fried Apple Rings

Fried apple rings are a crispy, crunchy snack we love to serve in the fall when apples are at their freshest. Made with fresh apples, thinly sliced, then battered and fried with a sweet cinnamon sugar coating, this treat is great as part of a late weekend breakfast or as a snack. These crunchy, sweet […]

Two beaters with homemade whipped cream.
Desserts

Homemade Whipped Cream

Quick and easy to make, this recipe for homemade whipped cream is our go-to for many of our desserts. Made with only three ingredients, homemade whipped cream is better than any of the store-bought ones. We have tried using Cool Whip, Dream Whip or canned whipped cream, but they just don’t compare to homemade, especially […]