Desserts & Baking
Apple Pumpkin Walnut Muffins
Early morning baking aromas filling the kitchen. One of the best ways to start the day is with freshly baked muffins. There’s so much good stuff in these fluffy apple pumpkin walnut muffins and that sweet crumble is the perfect sweet topping.
Read MoreNo Bake Brownies
I defy you to find an easier recipe than this quick and healthy treat. These 4-ingredient Fudgy No-Bake Brownies are vegan, gluten free and so satisfying. They are my husband’s favourite treat and he asks me to make a batch for him every week.
Read MoreFrench Apple-Almond Cake
This French Apple-Almond Cake offers a delightful contrast in textures with a dense, apple filled custardy bottom and a crisp almond topped layer. This classic apple cake is made with almond flour and the additional egg yolks in the cake’s base boost its custard-like consistency. I used Lucy Rose apples hoping for their deep pink…
Read MoreCinnamon Roll Cookies
If you love cinnamon rolls you should definitely try these spiced cinnamon roll cookies that look exactly like little frosted cinnamon rolls (without the yeast and dough rising). Not that I discriminate – there is nothing like the aroma of sweet yeasty cinnamon rolls baking. Yes I do love cinnamon rolls a lot. These are…
Read MoreMandarin Ricotta Pound Cake
Ending this week with a pound cake bake seems like a good idea, especially when there’s citrus involved. This ricotta pound cake is flavoured with mandarin juice, zest and orange blossom water, making this loaf so moist and tasty. I may have had a slice for breakfast.
Read MoreEverything But The Kitchen Sink Breakfast Loaf
Just loafing around with this everything-but-the-kitchen-sink breakfast loaf. Loaded with apples, carrots, raisins, orange juice and zest, shredded coconut and poppy seeds. Topped with sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds and pepitas. This cinnamon and ginger spiced loaf is perfect for breakfast or as an anytime snack. The recipe list is long, but its got lots of healthy…
Read MoreLinzer Cookies
Linzer cookies are a favourite cookie to bake (and eat) during the holiday cookie baking frenzy. Nothing could be more festive on the holiday table than a tray of these, buttery, confectioners’ sugar-dusted, jam-packed cookies, but they really are perfect for any time of year. I think I may make them for Valentine’s Day because…
Read MoreClassic Cheesecake
I have only two words for this rich and creamy cheesecake with a dulce de leche drizzle … simply delicious. I have been making this cheesecake for years. It’s a plain, basic recipe (I am a cheesecake purist) and so easy to make. The challenge when baking a cheesecake is to get a flat even…
Read MoreLemon Poppy Seed Loaf
This easy one bowl lemon poppy seed loaf is packed with fresh lemony flavours, just the right amount of poppy seeds and drizzled with a lemony glaze. Brighten up your morning with a slice for breakfast with a cup of tea.
Read MoreMexican Wedding Cookies
These soft and buttery shortbread Mexican Wedding Cookies are irresistible with their melt-in-your-mouth texture. This cookie is a soft and light shortbread made with the inclusion of nuts. One is never enough!
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