Sweet, tart, and buttery — these cranberry pecan cookies fill the kitchen with cozy holiday aroma. They’re perfect for gift tins, cookie exchanges, bake sales, and last-minute dessert trays. 🎄 Why these cranberry pecan cookies are perfect for Christmas baking Christmas baking is less about perfection and more about butter, sugar, and nostalgia. These cookies … Read more

It’s Thursday and time for another installment of the “12 Weeks of Christmas Treats” series, hosted by Meal Planning Magic. If you’re a blogger, it’s not too late to join—head over and sign up. Want to impress friends and family this holiday season? These peppermint marshmallows are festive and delicious. Lightly peppermint-flavored and marbled with … Read more

“I want to build a treehouse and a rope ladder,” our eight-year-old shouted as he ran down the stairs. He had just finished a chapter of his favorite book, The Magic Treehouse, and immediately grabbed paper and pencil to design his own treehouse. That’s the power of a great book: it sparks creativity. Finding a … Read more

Whatever you expect, this is not banana bread with frosting. This is a genuinely moist banana cake with a lighter, more aerated crumb—less dense than its banana bread cousin. Chocolate Chip Banana Cake Last week we celebrated my mother-in-law’s 70th birthday with a large family gathering. This cake was one of four I made for … Read more

This Korean Beef Bulgogi Bowl is full of bold, spicy flavour. The beef is marinated, quickly grilled or fried, and served with a bright, crunchy salad — a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Thinly sliced sirloin is marinated until it soaks up the flavours, then cooked until juicy with a hint of char. It’s a family favourite and … Read more

Roasted Brussels sprouts are a revelation! The best roasted Brussels sprouts are crisp and golden on the outside and tender on the inside, full of caramelized, sweet-nutty flavor. I love to eat them straight from the pan. They don’t need much seasoning, but roasted sprouts can be served many ways. Here are tips for perfect … Read more

  Santa Fe Chicken Recipe Santa Fe Chicken Santa Fe Chicken Recipe This easy, flavorful dish is perfect for warm-weather meals and weeknight grilling. Santa Fe Chicken Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts 3 ears of corn ¼ cup each diced red, orange, and yellow bell peppers (or ¼ of each pepper) ½ red onion, thinly … Read more

Anybody else obsessed with Pizza Hut breadsticks? I can’t walk into a Pizza Hut without ordering them. It’s a dangerous habit, especially since Pizza Hut and Target seem inseparable and I end up at Target all the time. I never expected to replicate that exact flavor at home, but this recipe comes remarkably close. The … Read more

This homemade mango ice cream is fresh, creamy and packed with tropical mango flavor. If you enjoy mango desserts, you’ll love this easy recipe. Mango ice cream offers a bright, tropical alternative to heavier dairy flavors. Baking the mango first concentrates its natural sweetness and reduces excess water, giving the final ice cream a deeper … Read more

My favorite Raspberry Walnut Chicken Salad featuring leafy greens, fresh raspberries, shredded chicken, chopped walnuts, and thinly sliced red onion, all tossed in a creamy raspberry vinaigrette. This salad combines bright, fresh flavors and a variety of textures: sweet-tart raspberries, crisp mixed greens, tender shredded chicken, savory red onion and crunchy walnuts, all finished with … Read more