Go to any bakery or cafe in Canada and you will likely find date squares. Also known as matrimonial cake, this sweet, sticky square has a layer of date filling sandwiched by a buttery brown sugar and oat crumble. Some say the theory behind matrimonial Read more…
What the heck are confetti squares, anyway? If you grew up in Canada, you probably already know because they are classically Canadian. In case you don’t know, these are no bake squares made from butterscotch chips melted with peanut butter. Into this you stir a Read more…
It doesn’t seem like Easter until I smell a batch of Hot Cross Buns baking! Those sweet, warmly spiced raisin studded bread rolls that turn out soft as pillows. The dough is rich with milk, butter and eggs and they have shiny tops that glisten Read more…
Nothing says springtime like this beautiful, bright orange cream of carrot soup. Savory yet slightly sweet, this simple starter is easy to make and it only uses a few ingredients. Touched with a dollop of yogurt or sour cream, it will brighten any Easter dinner Read more…
If you’re looking for a cookie that looks impressive but is pretty easy to make, then these thumbprint cookies are going to make your day. Studded with chopped walnuts and kissed with a bright jam center, they elevate any dessert table or holiday cookie tray. Read more…
If you ever find yourself searching for the perfect snack that’s not sweet yet not salty either, then you have to start baking these cheddar muffins asap! They’re perfect for literally any time of the day. They’re not too sugary for breakfast, they go beautifully Read more…
This is by far the best white cake recipe I’ve ever made. Of all the scratch cake recipes out there, it seems that a good white cake is among the most challenging to pull off well. While varieties like yellow, spice, carrot and especially chocolate Read more…
If you think making homemade pasta is a thing only Italian grandmas and Michelin star chefs know how to do, think again! That’s because it’s very easy. A basic pasta uses only 3 ingredients (4, if you count water), and you don’t need any special Read more…
When it comes to old fashioned desserts, butterscotch cream pie is one of the top five that dings loud in my thoughts. It’s the type of dessert you might find in a retro family restaurant or truck stop, covered in a dessert case with pieces Read more…
If you’re looking for a good recipe for peanut butter cookies, this one here passes a very legitimate test. That’s because this was the very recipe I used to make when I worked in a bakery a few years ago, and we couldn’t keep them Read more…