Real tested recipes from BBQ to Baking and everything in between.
Made with fresh cherries, these muffins are a little sweet and a little tart, satisfying both sweet and tart cravings in every bite. These cherry muffins make a great snack, are also great for breakfast on the go. Fresh cherries are perfect for snacking, but what do you do when you have too many? We […]
Moist and tender, Chocolate Mayo Bundt Cake is not only easy to make but a crowd pleaser as well. Serve this cake for dessert or as an afternoon pick-me-up with tea or coffee, for a treat everyone will enjoy. Originally published on May 1, 2021. This recipe has been updated in August 2025. Chocolate Mayo […]
Low Sugar Cinnamon Muffins are not sweet, but they are full of cinnamon flavour. They make a great breakfast or afternoon snack. Pair these muffins with a cup of coffee or tea, our favourite is a chai latte, to make a great pick-me-up in the afternoon. These muffins are easy to make and take very […]
Soft, tender, and not overly sweet, Chocolate Chip Muffins are bursting with chocolate chips and make a great snack any time of day. Originally published on August 12, 2021. This post has been updated, including the ingredients, in July 2025. Whether you like muffins for breakfast or an afternoon snack, these Chocolate Chip Muffins are […]
Beer in cookies? Oh, yes! These Chocolate Beer Cookies are amazingly soft and full of flavour. Rich and chocolatey, these cookies are a treat worth trying. Originally published on October 20, 2022. Updated in July 2025. Why Bake With Beer? When you add beer to a cookie recipe, it helps to keep the cookies […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Double chocolate banana bread is a rich and decadent change to plain banana bread. Made with two kinds of chocolate, this bread is sweet, moist and delicious. Banana bread is a classic quick bread, but after a while, even this classic can be boring. The use of two types of chocolate in this recipe takes […]
Easy French Toast is a breakfast favourite, usually served with real maple syrup and a sprinkle of confectioner’s sugar. This easy recipe is simple enough to be made by anyone, with no skills required. Originally published in February 2021. Updated in July 2025. Don’t save this French Toast for weekends only. It is quick […]
