Fall is such a wonderful time to appreciate all the fresh fruits and vegetables from the markets and our own gardens. Eating seasonally is one of the best way to enjoy the flavour, taste and nutrients in our food. Beets, squash and corn are all fall favourites, along with the always popular apples and cranberries. …
Dessert
Pumpkin Tart- Plant to Plate
There is nothing prettier than seeing the markets loaded up with squash this time of year. It symbolizes the harvest and all the hard work the farmers have put into growing their crops. There are many different varieties of squash, with them either falling into the summer or winter category. Pumpkin is part of the …
Pumpkin Pecan Cake Roll
It’s fall, and time for all things pumpkin! Today I’m sharing a pumpkin pecan cake roll recipe that has become a favourite autumn tradition, and offers a change from traditional pumpkin pie. Don’t be scared off by the fact that it’s cake roll style — it is an extremely easy recipe, and the finished product …
Blueberry Apple Crisp- Plant to Plate
August and September are such a gift when it comes to seasonal produce. It seems like everything begins to ripen, is in season and our options are endless. Eating and cooking seasonally is one of the best ways to get back in touch with our food and the people who grow and sell their products. If …
Ice Cream Sandwich Dessert
What is better than ice cream on a hot summer day? Today’s recipe features an ice cream cake that is made with ice cream sandwiches and only takes 5 minutes to throw together. The perfect ice cream sandwich dessert! Directions Unwrap 10 or 12 ice cream sandwiches (can be chocolate ice cream sandwiches or traditional …
Key Lime Pie- Taste of Summer
It’s summertime! And that makes me think of lemonade, BBQ’s, and the cool tangy taste of the classic key lime pie. This is such an easy pie to make and it sure tastes refreshing, Key Lime Pie – Taste of Summer With only a few simple ingredients, like a ready-made crust, you can have this …
Rhubarb Coffee Cake
Rhubarb Coffee Cake is a recipe that I always make this time of year, when you can get fresh rhubarb from the garden. But it’s also good to make with rhubarb that has been cut up and frozen. Either way, every time I have made it I’ve been asked for the recipe. Hope you enjoy the …
Easy Crescent Cheese Danish
There is nothing like warm crescent cheese danish with coffee. This recipe is one I found on Pinterest, and it is now a family favourite. Crescent roll dough makes these super easy to make, and within 30 minutes you can be enjoying a real treat. This recipe will make 8 large danish or 16 small. …
No Bake Monster Cookie Energy Balls
You know how sometimes in the afternoon, you start to feel hungry…you just need a little…something. Or when the kids come home from school STARVING, looking to gobble up anything in sight. You want a snack that has some protein and will keep you going until suppertime and maybe something just a little bit sweet …
3 Ingredient Holiday Recipe-Pretzel Rolo Bites
I think most of you are like me, and appreciate holiday recipes that are quick, easy, look festive and taste delicious. Here is a three ingredient cookie called Pretzel Rolo Bites that you will love, and it requires only 5 or 10 minutes of your time to prepare. My tips for this one are to …