Have you ever wondered what to do with leftover pie pastry? Since pastry cannot be overworked, rolling and re-rolling your pastry scraps is not really an option if you want to keep it in good shape. So, I say, wonder no more: This is what I learned from my mother, and it’s one of my […]
Okay, so today’s the day you learn how to make my favourite Mennonite refrigerator pickles. This recipe is easy to make, and it requires absolutely zero pickling skills. You don’t have to sterilize the jars or anything. Just make sure you have the ingredients and a fridge, and you’re good to go! My Oma used […]
I love red raspberries, and this raspberry sauce recipe is one of the simplest things to make. Here is a recipe that I find myself always coming back to it for a million and one reasons. It makes a delicious topping for just about any dessert, and it can be tweaked slightly […]
Alright everyone, today I’m going to share my recipe for this Raspberry Sponge Cake, which is one of those not-too-sweet, totally fresh and delightful, reminds-you-of spring kinds of cakes. Pretty much, I say it’s a Raspberry Shortcake with a twist of lemon. And yes, I promise you: This cake is every bit as good as […]
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 […]
