Recipe Post: Raisin Bran Muffins

There’s nothing like a fresh, warm muffin only a few minutes out of the oven. These raisin bran muffins are moist and flavourful, and will last for several days well-covered; however, whenever I make these, they tend not to last that long…definitely not long enough to go stale! Raisin Bran Muffins YIELD: 12 svgs |…

Recipe Post: Vegetable Cottage Pie

This recipe is close to a beef cottage pie (usually called a shepherd’s pie by my family, even though there’s no lamb in it), but this is obviously meatless. I think it tastes just as good due to the well-seasoned veggies and the yummy cheese sauce; I highly recommend it! This casserole is also quite…

Recipe Post: Leek and Potato Soup

Happy Boxing Day! Also known in this house as “clean out the fridge and start making food that is not candy” day. One of the best and easiest ways to do this is by making soup. Everyone has a favourite soup; this one is mine. I only started making this recipe for the first time…

Recipe Post: Classic Hummus

Great for snacking while awaiting the arrival of holiday dinner, this easy to make hummus can be whipped up in less than 10 minutes flat, though I always advocate for some chilling out time in the fridge so flavours can get to know each other properly. Serve with crisp fresh vegetables, crackers, and pita triangles….

Recipe Post: Dairy Free Pie Crust

I’ve posted previously on a delicious pie crust recipe for my Apple Butter Pumpkin Pie, but times change and many people I know are looking for dairy free options these days. So I’ve developed this recipe based on one of my classic pie crusts, but tweaked to not only be dairy-free but also spiced to…

Baby Shower Cake: Gluten Free Baking?

I have the great opportunity to make a baby shower cake for one of my work colleagues this week. I’m actually looking forward to it, as I haven’t baked anything… Not. A. Thing…in a few months now, and I’m starting to jones for the smell of OMG CAEK in my home again! The catch? The…