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Category Archives: Bakery
Delicious hearty homemade baked goods and sweets.
Two-Toned Chocolate Coconut Cookies
This coconut-studded milk chocolate cookie with two layers of buttery dough – one with an added...
Easy Sugar Cookie Cut-Outs
Bake classic sugar cookies for your cookie swap A favourite holiday activity for many of us...
Sugar, Spice and Everything Nice with Gingerbread Cookie Bars
You can’t beat traditional treats during the holiday season, and there’s nothing quite as classic as...
Hot Chocolate-Inspired Cookie Cups
The holidays are a busy time for families, between shopping for the perfect gift, hosting out-of-town...
Cranberry Flax Pumpkin Bread
Two of the season’s most-loved foods come together in this delicious homemade bread. First comes Pumpkin...
Easy Baked Apples
Nothing says fall quite like warm, spiced baked apples. Packed with fiber and vitamin C, apples...
Old Fashioned Baking Powder Biscuits
I have noticed over the years that there are two philosophies for Strawberry Shortcake. There are...
Marble Bundt Cake (A True Country-Life Favorite!)
When I was a kid growing up on our dairy farm in Wisconsin 40 years ago,...
Summer Sorbet Recipe
Sizzling hot summer days whirl you out of the kitchen to cool places, beaches, pools, rivers...
How to Plan The Pinterest-Perfect Summer Party for Your Kids
School’s out and that means kids have all kinds of time for activities. Stock up on...
Acai Berry No-bake Cheesecake
As the weather starts to warm up, so does entertaining season, and any occasion wouldn’t be...
Save Time on Baking with This Simple Cupcake Recipe
Most Canadians say they enjoy spending time baking, but wish it took less time, according to...
Rosemary Garlic Flatbread
This roasted garlic and rosemary flatbread is savory, fluffy, and nutritious – and naturally gluten-free, with...
Irish Soda Bread Recipe
If you’ve ever had the luxury to vacation in the countryside of Ireland, you no doubt...
Homemade Chewy Granola Bars
If you and your family love granola bars but are suspicious about the ingredients they contain...
Gingerbread
From The New American Plate Cookbook This beautifully light version of traditional gingerbread uses whole-wheat pastry...
Try Dairy-Free, Vegan Muffins That Everyone Will Love
These mouth-watering muffins made with shredded coconut and banana are just what you need to perk...
A Christmas Cookie for Ginger Nuts
Over the holidays, the great cookie debate inevitably flares. In this eternal debate, I always choose...
Lemonade Cream Pie Shooter
Each serving of this creamy pie includes almost a half cup of watermelon, a source of...
Cranberry Flax Pumpkin Bread
Fall for Flax Bread Two of the season’s most-loved foods come together in this delicious homemade...
Grapes in Port Wine Sauce
During fall and holiday entertaining, desserts often command the spotlight. For inspiration, use the beautiful, vibrant...
Toasted Coconut Trail Mix Bites
Trail mix is a year-round favourite that can be a great source of protein and heart-healthy...
Nectarine and Raspberry Cobbler
Late summer fruits make a sweet dessert when baked into this tasty and colorful cobbler. Dark...
Creamy Chocolate Date Mousse
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this unique chocolate mousse, packed with flavor and some surprising healthy...
