No-Chill Cut-Out Sugar Cookies

No-Chill Cut-Out Sugar Cookies

All the cookies have been baked, packed up and delivered. Next up will be my annual cookie box. But first let’s discuss this easy sugar cookie recipe. It’s so simple, foolproof and the buttery sugar cookie dough is perfect for cut-out cookie decorating for any holiday. Best of all is that the dough doesn’t need…

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Radicchio Salad with Apple, Blue Cheese and Pecan Brittle

Radicchio Salad with Apple, Blue Cheese and Pecan Brittle

Radicchio is not my go-to salad base but it’s absolutely worth adding to the regular salad rotation, especially when I find a gorgeous treviso radicchio at the market. It has a naturally spicy, slightly bitter flavour that pairs really well with sweet apple and creamy rich blue cheese. Add pecan brittle to balance out the…

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Pumpkin Cheesecake

Pumpkin Cheesecake

There are some of us that are not fans of pumpkin pie. I’m one of those, but I’m all for Pumpkin Cheesecake.  Start with a spiced graham cracker crust. Add creamy pumpkin cheesecake filling that has just the right amount of pumpkin flavour and bake You end up with something that tastes like pumpkin pie’s…

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Olive Oil Apple Cake With Spiced Sugar 

Olive Oil Apple Cake With Spiced Sugar 

Fall will officially arrive later today. That’s means it’s time to start baking with apples.  This Olive Oil Apple Cake With Spiced Sugar hits all the right notes. It is earthy thanks to the olive oil and warm thanks to the spices.  It is warm, comforting, sweet and spicy. There’s also some earthiness thanks to the…

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Chocolate Pudding (Vegan)

Chocolate Pudding

The most luscious vegan chocolate pudding, sweetened with maple syrup. It’s made easily in the blender and no cooking is required.  This rich chocolatey deliciousness is made with guilt free, good-for-you ingredients, but tastes like a decadent chocolate treat. It’s dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free and refined sugar-free.  All You Need: Oat milk Cocoa powder  Tahini Maple…

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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake

Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake

Brown butter chocolate chip cookie cake is everything you love about cookies in cake form. Soft and gooey in the center, chewy on the edges and loaded with chocolate chips. Once the cookie dough is made, just press it into a pan and bake! The brown butter takes this recipe up a notch. In my…

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Cherry Clafoutis

Cherry Clafoutis

I have loads of cherries from the tree that’s drooping with cherries in my daughters garden.  So I made a Cherry Clafoutis – it might sound fancy, but don’t be fooled, this French dessert is surprisingly easy to make. And even more importantly, it’s delicious!  This simple and classic recipe features fresh cherries baked in an…

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Summer Roll Sauces

Summer Roll Sauces

Fresh and light summer rolls are fun to make, crisp and refreshing to eat, made even better when dipped in the delicious ginger peanut sauce and tangy mango sauce. This summery meal has so many delicious flavours, colours and wholesome ingredients.  You can use any vegetables that you like. I used –  english cucumber carrot…

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Watermelon Agua Fresca

Watermelon Agua Fresca

We’ve had a few hot days, but for the most part it’s been moderate temperatures, cool breezes and sunny skies. Watermelon agua fresca is one of my favourite drinks to enjoy when the weather is warm. Just a few simple ingredients bring a load of deliciousness. This watermelon agua fresca is made with fresh watermelon,…

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Sweet Potato Miso Ramen Bowl

Sweet Potato Miso Ramen Bowl

It’s cold and we’ve had so much snow. All I want is a big bowl of comfort, so I’m making my favourite easy and approachable vegetarian miso, sweet potato ramen bowls.  The naturally creamy sweet potato miso broth is the perfect base for a huge pile of noodles, steamed greens, jammy egg and the very…

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