In the world of recipes, great pastry seems to be one of those things that is hard to come by. Yet, when you do find a great one, it is one of those things that you must keep, treasure, and memorize in order that it might never escape your grasp again. Behind every great pie […]
Alright, today is the day I teach you all how to make checkerboard cookies from scratch! They are basically a delicious buttery sugar cookie, made with chocolate and vanilla dough. If you’re looking for something fun, simple, and delicious, this recipe is for you! How I got started When my blog was first started years […]
Ok guys, today I want to teach you how to make this beautiful banana split. It really doesn’t take a lot of effort, yet the result is definitely one to give the “Wow” factor, and I’m sure you and your family/guests will enjoy it! Since I married a man who is probably at least 50% […]
Easy homemade cheesecake… need I say more? I wish I had something more magical to say about it, but really… You put the words “Cheese” and “Cake” together into one, and that pretty much says it all. What is cheesecake? Cheesecake can take different forms around the the world, but typically in the U.S. […]
Easy, cheesy, STUFFED pull-apart garlic bread: Do you need more of a description than that?? One of the most popular recipes on this blog is for my Easy French Bread, and this is one beautiful way to use it for a little extra something special. I love recipes like this one; it is fast, […]
This simple recipe for sourdough crêpes uses an unfed starter (or sourdough discard, as some might call it) and just a few other ingredients. This is one my favourite things to make for Saturday breakfast! What are crêpes? Crêpes are a thin, flexible French pancake that is fried in a pan and then served with […]
Orange almond biscotti: The only thing better, I’m pretty sure, would be chocolate orange almond biscotti. Don’t you think? Biscotti is one of my favourite things because it reminds me of some sweet times. It reminds me of coffee dates with my mom, and some of my family’s last visits with my Oma before she […]
Anyone who knows me knows that cheesecake has to be one of my all-time favourite things, so this recipe for mini cheesecakes is right at home in my kitchen. These cakes are individual sized, easy to make, and completely creamy and delicious. An essential, in my opinion, to any well-rounded dessert spread! What is […]
Okay, so before I dive in too deep: These cookies are called “Italian chocolate spice cookies” because I created this recipe after tasting something similar (a fudgy, spicy cookie) alongside a cappuccino at a local Italian cafe. Here’s my disclaimer, however: I’m not Italian. So before we get too excited, I’m going to just tell […]
Cute, simple, and oh- so- good! These Easter nest cupcakes are my favourite way to use mini eggs every spring, and I think you’ll love this way to use them as well! My family is one of those with a whole host of favourite Easter traditions; yet somehow, it seems that every year is another […]
