Latest Posts

Cake

Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Pineapple upside-down cake is my favorite upside-down cake. This classic dish never goes out of style and is definitely a party favor. Pineapple Upside Down Cake is a throwback to the 1920s when canned foods were all the rage. It’s beautiful, glittering slices of sweet, […]

Uncategorized

No Bake Mint Oreo Cheesecake

Well, other than the fact that I serve Mint on Thanksgiving… and will probably be serving Red Velvet on Christmas in preparation for Valentine’s Day. I guess that one kind of works! The other thing is I’m afraid of cheesecake. So terrified. I look at […]

Cooking

Red Apple Sangria Recipe

I’m in a bit of denial and I’m guessing I’m not the only one that is having this problem. You guys, it’s the end of summer. We are watching the last few weeks of summer slip away from us and it’s a bit depressing. This […]

Cooking

Pumpkin Spice Latte Blondies

Tell me: are you guys ready for the pumpkin? PUMPKIN?! Our summer is so short (okay, relatively short) here in Manitoba that fall always seems to come too early. But my birthday is in September, and I’ve always kind of loved back to school time… maybe that’s […]

Cooking

Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Pudding Cups

My youngest son turned three recently, and I had a hard time deciding what to take to school for his birthday celebration. (Do you notice a trend? I have decision anxiety on a regular basis!) First, it was going to be mini chocolate banana muffins. […]

Cake, Cooking

Cherry Cheesecake Dip

I have a bit of a cherry cheesecake problem right now. Which is unfortunate for you if you don’t really like cherries, Or cheesecake. Because this is my second cherry cheesecake recipe in a row. But listen! I’m pregnant. (Right? Aren’t I allowed to use […]

Uncategorized

Basic Sloppy Joe

I had my very first Sloppy Joe yesterday. I got the recipe from my father’s friends in Texas. I want to thank you with this message, as it is probably one of my new “Lazy Wednesday” dinners. The lightly sweet taste is what makes it […]

Bread

The Best Pumpkin Bread Recipe

This pumpkin bread recipe is my all-time favorite pumpkin bread recipe. I released a chocolate chip version last year and the original maple and brown butter glazed bread a few years ago, but sometimes you just want a slice of pumpkin bread with no frills. […]

Cooking

Oven Fries Recipe

I’ve been cooking oven fries so long and I’ve done them in so many different ways that I was shocked that I didn’t post a blog about each of them.! Maybe, though, that was because I was waiting for a really great recipe to come […]

Cooking

Apple Pie Bread Pudding

While flipping through the channels one evening, James asked if there was a show on Food Network dedicated to dessert. I told him that there was not. Strange thing happened shortly thereafter. Dessert First was introduced! I think he is a little psychic or something. […]

Cake, Cooking

Banana Pudding Cake

The cake is dense and super moist, topped with vanilla bean whipped cream. On top of that are little bites of amazingly flavorful vanilla wafers that have been coated in a brown sugar mixture to make a toffee and then baked until crisp. You had […]

Cooking

Lemon Loaf Recipe

I saw this very recently over at Cook Like a Champion and the only thing that stopped me from making it that day was that I was almost out of sugar (the horror). I definitely picked up sugar during my weekly grocery store trip and […]

b, Cake, Cooking

White Texas Sheet Cake

Everyone thinks of chocolate cake when they think of a Texas sheet cake, but I decided to make a white version with white chocolate chips sprinkled on top. It’s a quick and easy white cake recipe and you don’t even need to use a blender. […]

Cooking

Chicken Pot Pie

Chicken Pot Pie is a classic comfort food that has always been one of my top favorites. This recipe is so savory and flavorful. Juicy chicken mixed with your favorite vegetables and gravy, all within a delicious crispy crust- YUM! Cook the filling slowly and […]