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 […]
Author: Stacy and Mike
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 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 […]
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 […]
Double Chocolate Banana Bread
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
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 […]
Cherry Pie Squares
This simple dessert is not only easy to make it also packs a lot of flavour. With a simple crust topped with cherry pie filling, these dessert bars are perfect to satisfy a sweet craving. These easy cherry pie squares have become a family favourite. When we make a batch, it doesn’t last more than […]
Espresso Brownies
Espresso Brownies are moist and delicious, and they make a great afternoon snack. These brownies are also rich in chocolate flavour thanks to the addition of espresso. Originally published in November 2020, this recipe has been updated in July 2025. Brownies are a family favourite, and this recipe is made more than any other […]
All-Purpose Southwest Seasoning
This recipe for is an All-Purpose Southwest Seasoning that can be used in so many ways. All-Purpose Southwest Seasoning can be made and stored for later use as well. Originally published on March 9, 2022. Updated July 14, 2025. Whether it’s chicken, pork, or beef, this seasoning can be used to flavour any meat […]
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, […]

