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- March 29, 2016
Cook’s Country’s Cinnamon Swirl Raisin Bread

I found this recipe through my membership with America's Test Kitchen. It gives me access to Cook's Country and Cook's Illustrated. And I debated for a while about getting a membership. But now that I have one I LOVE LOVE LOVE it. And one of the first rec
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- November 2, 2015
Warm Goat Cheese Salad

One of lovely things from France that I loved was all the salads. There were many tasty kinds we tried but one of the ones I loved the most was a very simple salad. Greens with sliced red onions and a vinaigrette with little tasty bread squares with warm
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- October 8, 2015
Pain Au Chocolat Aux Amande

There are lots of things I had read about and wanted to try when we went to France. Besides all the lovely architecture and the museums and art and the history, really I went to eat.
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- September 9, 2015
Crockpot Beef Dip

This is truly one of our most used recipes. I love it. It's tasty and its easy and you don't even have to buy an expensive roast for it. You can totally use any beef roast.
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- September 3, 2015
Dauphinoise Potatoes

On Sunday I posted this picture on Instagram and then had a few people ask for the recipe. So today I'm sharing it. I don't have any fancy pictures
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- August 13, 2015
Spiedies: (Grilled Pork Sandwich)

So I like to try out new things. And I find different cuisines fascinating. I had a big pork loin thawed the other day and I wanted to try something different with it. So I was googling pork loin and found an article on Spiedies.If you've never heard of
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- June 24, 2015
1st July Red and White Macarons

The fun thing about Macarons is that you can change their color. So I made these festive by making the cookies red and the filling white. Perfect for Canada Day.
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- June 17, 2015
Sliders with Potato Buns

I am on the email list for American's Test Kitchen and they out emails that have little videos in them. A month or so back I watched one that was about Potato Buns.
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- May 11, 2015
BBQ Jamaican Pork Tenderloin

In some families, part of mother's Day means dad is making the supper. And for lots of dad's BBQ is the way to go. So today Im sharing a super tasty meat that mom will love!It seriously is one of my new favorite meats. Love it cooked this way. So, So, So
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- April 20, 2015
Raspberry Chocolate Mousse Cake

I've shared a few desserts on here.... but this one... oh my.. this one?? Easily one of my favorite things I have ever eaten. Now be warned, it is a process. It has four layers of goodness and it might seem intimidating because of all the steps but in th
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- April 2, 2015
Chocolate Chunk Blondies

Last week I had a friend named Kristin who had a birthday party. And being the fun person that she is, she had a big dance party that everyone was invited too. As in everyone from our whole town was invited. She openly invited everyone, which makes her aw
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- March 12, 2015
Humble Apple pie

In high school I took foods class and to this day it holds some of my favorite high school memories. We did such fun things in that class, I had some good friends in it AND we were cooking stuff that we got to eat. It really was awesome. There were some t
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- March 5, 2015
Chicken A’La King with Puff Pastry Shells

I've shared a few recipes with puff pastry (like this one and this one and this one and this one) and I'm working on making a downloadable booklet (like my Rotisserie chicken one) but all about puff pastry. While I work on that (or more correctly until I
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- February 18, 2015
Bouchon Bakery Chocolate Chunk and Chip Cookies

Not long ago I got this great cookbook.And now I've made a few recipes out of it. Chocolate Chunk and Chip Cookies Double Chocolate Chunk and Chip Cookies TKOs Better Nutters Peanut Butter Filling Basic Buttercream White Chocolate Filling Pate a Choux for
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- February 2, 2015
Rocky Mountain Mini Chocolate Cheesecakes

So I collect cookbooks and I have for quite a few years. Sometimes I own one for a while and then realize it's not really one I use or love. And then there are other ones that I have for a long time and I love them. I might not use it for a while and then
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- January 27, 2015
Flourless Chocolate Torte

So after reading that title are you thinking what the heck is a torte? Well it's like a cake. But usually it has little to no flour (which kind of makes the name redundant) and often the flour is replaced by ground nuts. This one has no ground nuts just n
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- January 14, 2015
Flourless Chocolate Torte

So after reading that title are you thinking what the heck is a torte? Well it's like a cake. But usually it has little to no flour (which kind of makes the name redundant) and often the flour is replaced by ground nuts. This one has no ground nuts just n
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- December 4, 2014
Lime Curd

A few days ago I posted a picture on Instagram of a dessert I was working on. It involved Lime Curd and a few people asked me what lime curd even was. So I thought I would share the recipe I used and then later when I share the other dessert you'll have t
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- December 1, 2014
Key Lime Pie Bars

Christmas is coming!!! And that means lots of baking and treat. I'm excited to be joining up with some of my favorite food blogging friends today to bring you an online Christmas cookie exchange. We all love Christmas Cookie Exchange Parties because you g
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- November 27, 2014
Sweet and Sour Pork

This is totally an easy supper that is easy to make and pretty tasty too.Quick and easy and pretty tasty too.More posts like this:
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- November 12, 2014
Moxie’s Style White Chocolate Brownie

I've had this recipe for a few years and it's always a favorite.I got this recipe from my friend Alysha's family cookbook. Don'tcha love a good family cookbook!My favorite pieces are the middle ones..... and I like it when it's still warm from the…
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- November 12, 2014
Canada War Cake

Since yesterday was Remembrance Day, I am sharing a cake with history today. It's an old recipe that comes from the war times. My grandma told me that for sure it was from the second world war but she was pretty sure they first came up with it in the firs
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- November 5, 2014
5 Food Photography Apps We Are Loving Now

It's time to start moving away from Instagram and check out food photo apps. Here are 5 we are loving now!
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- October 27, 2014
Crockpot Pesto Chicken Curry

I think as a mom it is REALLY hard sometimes to think of what to make for dinner. We are making it day after day and often our kids don't want to eat it (isn't that the WORST?)
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- October 16, 2014
Sour Cream Chocolate Bundt Cake

Today I'm sharing a great cake that comes from my lovely grandma. I've shared a few recipes from her and I'm sure I'll share more. But for now, here is a yummy, chocolatey dense cake for your eating pleasure
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- October 3, 2014
Monster Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches

It's Halloween month. At our house Halloween doesn't really start until after Lucy and Alden's birthday's. (That and the fact that Regan hates Halloween so he'd hate if we centered on that all month long!) But here is a easy and fun treat that can
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- September 25, 2014
Build Your Own Chili Chart

When I was a kid I loved the choose your own adventure books. They were written so that you would get to certain point in the story and then you would chose…
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- September 18, 2014
Apple Fritters

One thing that totally gets me thinking of fall is Apples! And baking. So apples PLUS baking? Totally FALL! These tasty treats TOTALLY remind me of my grandma Stasiuk.
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- September 10, 2014
Butterscotch Poke Cake

I like dessert. I like it in all forms really. I especially love something that is freshly made.
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- September 3, 2014
Focaccia Bread

I love good bread. And I have gotten quite a few different recipes that make good but different bread. For example Naan bread and this basic white bread.
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- August 7, 2014
Fruity Summer Slush

For three years my husband and I have been in a group we call Our Dinner Club. We meet together once a month and enjoy food
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- July 30, 2014
Mini S’more Trifles

I think S'mores are lovely. Really, really lovely. Really they are one of my favorite things about summer. I was thinking about S'mores and I was thinking about trifle and so then I came up with the two of these things together
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- July 20, 2014
Very Berry Scones

I love muffins and quick breads. They are tasty, easy and yummy! I've tried a few recipes before but I found one that is fantastic
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- July 15, 2014
Mini Cherry and Almond Galettes

I don't use a lot of prepared foods. I like to make most things from scratch. But one exception to that rule at our house is puff pastry. I have made it from scratch…
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- July 13, 2014
101+ Birthday Gift Ideas and Crispy Crunch Pie

I'm excited to share today 101+ Birthday Gift Ideas for your Friends, including my Crispy Crunch Pie. I am joining forces with Kristen Duke in her Birthday Celebration Week
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- July 2, 2014
Crockpot Sage and Cherry Pork

I wanted to share an easy summer meal that is made in the crockpot and is super simple. You need a can of sour cherry jam. I bought this at Superstore but you can get any brand
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- June 25, 2014
Mini Lemon Cheesecakes With fresh Strawberries

I was trying to think of a dessert that was Canadian to share this week with Canada Day coming up. So my mind went to Red and White Desserts.
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- June 25, 2014
A Dragon Birthday Party

I knew months ago that Eli should have a Dragon Party. If you are friends with me on Facebook then you have probably heard his talk of his "Dragons"
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- June 24, 2014
5 Star Bars

It's funny how recipes get passed sometimes. This one I was at a church gathering and every single woman there was eating and then commenting, "who made these, did you? did you?" And no one could figure it out. They all kind of gave up and just were like
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- June 24, 2014
Katey’s “Fried” Ice Cream

I love getting together with other women, especially when we have food! That makes it even better! I'm in a great ladies lunch group that gets together monthly. We rotate homes and get together and eat good food and chat
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- June 23, 2014
Ham and Swiss Tart

I have a slight love affair with puff pastry. A few weeks ago I was making supper and came up with this easy number. It is a real easy supper and it looks fancy too
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- June 18, 2014
Easy White Cake

There are lots of basic recipes that I think are handy to have on hand. And one is an easy and quick white cake. Maybe you don't have a cake mix and you still wanted to make cupcakes. Or make a trifle that has a white cake in it
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- June 18, 2014
Pizza Buns

I grew up with my mom making these pizza buns. She would make these and keep them in the freezer and then pop them into our lunches and they'd be thawed by lunchtime