Desserts

Nine mini pumpkin pies lied up in three rows of three on parchment paper lined tray.
Baking, Desserts, Fall Baking

Mini Pumpkin Pies

Mini Pumpkin Pies may be bite-sized, but they are definitely full of all the flavours of a full-sized pumpkin pie. These little pies make a great addition to a dessert table at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Originally published in October 2022, this recipe and post have been updated in October 2025. Pumpkin Pie is a favourite […]

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 […]

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 […]

A piece of cherry pie squares on a small white round plate with a fork behind the square. There is a red and white checkered towel to the left, and the edge of a pie server to the right.
Baking, Desserts, Squares

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 […]

Two squares of espresso brownies on a small white plate.
Baking, Desserts

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 […]

A white plate with two mini egg brownies on it. A bowl of mini eggs is off to the left side and a mint green towel with the words just bloom is at the top of the picture.
Baking, Desserts, Squares

Frosted Mini Egg Brownies

Frosted Mini Egg brownies are an easy and quick recipe to make for Easter. These brownies are soft, chewy and fudgy, making them a favourite dessert. These decadent brownies have Mini Eggs baked into the brownies as well as Mini Eggs on top of the frosting. They can also be served without the frosting if […]

A square piece of Canadian Whisky Brownies on a white plate with a golden fork and the rest of the brownies in the background.
Baking, Desserts, Squares

Canadian Whisky Brownies

Canadian Whisky Brownies are a decadent dessert with rich fudgy chocolate flavours and sweet, spicy whisky flavours. These brownies are also topped with a Canadian Whisky Frosting. These boozy brownies are one of our comfort foods. They are rich and chocolatey with the spicy notes of whisky that make this one of our favourite desserts […]

A pan of Apple cinnamon cake on a red and white checkered towel with an apple barely visible behind it.
Baking, Cakes, Desserts

Apple Cinnamon Cake

This is an easy-to-make Apple Cinnamon Cake recipe. It produces a moist cake with an apple cinnamon filling and is topped with a sweet drizzle. A simple recipe that is quick and easy to put together and is perfect for dessert or a snack. The apple filling adds crunch to the cake as well, giving […]