Author: Stacy and Mike

A ramekin filled with cherry BBQ sauce with a piece of chicken being dipped into it.
Sauces

Cherry BBQ Sauce

A simple homemade Cherry BBQ Sauce that uses fresh cherries. Tart with a touch of sweetness and a hint of heat, this BBQ sauce complements rotisserie chicken and smoked ribs. We make this BBQ sauce recipe during the summer when cherries are in season. Usually, we will make a large batch of this sauce to […]

Salted chocolate cookies on a wire rack.
Cookies

Salted Dark Chocolate Cookies

Soft and chewy, Salted Dark Chocolate Cookies are a rich and decadent treat. With two types of chocolate, the cookies are rich, and the addition of salt on the top makes them both salty and sweet. Easy to make, these cookies taste like a cross between a cookie and a brownie. The richness of the […]

A pan of cherry butter cake sprinkled with powdered sugar on the top. There is a bowl of fresh cherries just visible in the top left and three cherries beside it.
Cakes, Desserts

Cherry Butter Cake

Rich and buttery cake with fresh cherries baked in, this Cherry Butter Cake is easy to make and packs a ton of flavour. And the crispy edges of this cake will have you hooked. A simple cake recipe that uses fresh cherries and makes a great dessert to serve after a BBQ meal. And it […]

Plated Homemade Dill Pickles
Condiments and Pickles

Homemade Dill Pickles

Homemade dill pickles are easy to make and delicious. They make a great addition to a sandwich, burger, or on their own. The hardest part about this recipe is waiting 14 days for them to be ready to eat. Originally published on July 31, 2021. Updated in July 2025.  These 14-day homemade pickles are crunchy, […]