Everything I know about baking comes from the expertise of my Auntie Lisa. We made 300 cookies and decorated them with royal icing, which pretty much means I’m an expert. So now that you’ve made some of the best cookies for cut outs, let’s talk icing. Royal icing is very versatile. It’s pure white and… Continue reading Easy Royal Icing
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Best Cookies For Cut Outs
People often think that the best recipe to use for cut out cookies is a sugar cookie. And yes, in a lot of cases, sugar cookies are great for shapes and cutting. I recently helped my daughter with a fund raiser to help with her trip to Tanzania with ME to WE by making 300… Continue reading Best Cookies For Cut Outs
Cheesecake Marble Brownies
Ok, I’ll be honest, these are a little bit more effort than my Basic Brownie recipe. Trust me when I say, it’s totally worth it. These Cheesecake Marble Brownies are the best blend of cheesecake and chewy chocolate. You won’t regret it.
Better Shepherd’s Pie
Growing up, I learned to cook early on. Shepherd’s Pie was a family staple growing up but when I had my own kids I wanted to make it my own recipe, something I like to call a Better Shepherds Pie. The stars have seemed to aligned and low and behold, my kids ALL LOVE IT!… Continue reading Better Shepherd’s Pie
Overnight Blueberry French Toast
This recipe for Overnight Blueberry French Toast came to me from my amazing Auntie Lisa but with some modifications has become my own version and a family tradition at Christmas. I’ve started making it on New Years Day as well because the kids love it so much. Quick and easy to make the night before… Continue reading Overnight Blueberry French Toast
Basic Brownies
Everyone needs a basic, go-to brownies recipe to make at a moments notice. Dessert for a pot luck. Friday night gathering with friends. This is my go-to basic brownies recipe. Tried and true. Basic but never boring.
Quinoa Veggie Taco Bowl
This is one of my favourite dinners. My Quinoa Veggie Taco Bowl was born out of a craving for tacos but not the meat or the shells. So on nights when the kids are having traditional tacos, I’ll whip this up for myself in a flash. It’s so quick and easy and cooks up in… Continue reading Quinoa Veggie Taco Bowl
Slow Cooker Sweet And Sour Meatballs For Halloween Night
Halloween is my favourite holiday of the year. I love the excitement and all the scary decorations but I don’t love having to race to get the kids fed so we can dash out the door to start tick or treating. This year Halloween falls on a Monday, gross, so that means getting the kids… Continue reading Slow Cooker Sweet And Sour Meatballs For Halloween Night
Lazy Leftover Turkey Pie
Whether it’s Thanksgiving, Christmas or a family gathering on a Sunday in February, if you’ve got a turkey chances are good you’ve got left overs and if you’ve got leftovers. That means you’ve got everything you need for my super easy Lazy Leftover Turkey Pie. I learn a lot from the women in my life… Continue reading Lazy Leftover Turkey Pie
My Pizza Creation For YYC Pizza Week
This has to be my favourite week of the year, with the exception of my birthday week, of course. What? Doesn’t everyone get a whole week for their birthday? Any-who, in it’s 3rd year, #YYCPizzaWeek runs from September 23-October 2 with almost 50 destinations participating. Each restaurant has created a one of a kind, limited release… Continue reading My Pizza Creation For YYC Pizza Week