I’ve always loved the soft fluffy Japanese cheesecake but I also know how difficult it can be to make. I tried this recipe that worked out pretty well. To add decorate the cheesecake, I wanted something that would compliment it without over powering the delicate cake. I decided to make some candied cranberries. Start by boiling…
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Festive Bear Hug Sugar Cookies
Yes I am late with my holiday baking. I usually start at the end of November. Why because it just takes so long. I decided this year I wanted to change up my cookies and try using cookie cutters. I usually hate rolled cookies because I don’t like the texture and it takes too long. …
Frickin’ Easy Vegan Black Forest Cake
By popular demand, I tried to make a vegan version of my black forest cake. It sort of worked?! I guess. It tasted great but the coconut whipped cream didn’t last long. My original cake was made with whipping cream and it was perfect. It was a moist and delicious cake. This version was just…
Broccoli and Ham Quiche
Quiche is an easy dish that can be made with many different ingredients. That means it is a very versatile meal! For this quiche, I added ham, sharp cheddar and broccoli. Start by dicing the ham, cubing the cheddar and cutting the broccoli in bite-size bits. You need about 2 cups of broccoli, 1/2 cup…
Rhubarb and Apple Crumble
Rhubarb is one of those beautiful plants you find in many gardens. They have bright red stalks and dark green leaves. The leaves of the rhubarb are poisonous and cannot be used in baking and cooking. The red stalks are sour and need to be cooked or baked with sugar. My backyard has one rhubarb…
Apple Sour Cream Pound Cake
One thing that I enjoy about my grandma’s house is the fruit trees she has in her back yard. One thing that I hate is picking all the fruit and trying to figure out what to do with them. You know … eat it now or eat it later. I did make apple sauce with…
Pokemon Sugar Cookies
The Pokemon Go craze has gone viral and there is nothing to stop the craziness. I have also been playing the game and have reconnected with my love for Pokemon. I decided to create some Pokemon inspired sugar cookies. This was my first time making and decorating sugar cookies and I was surprised at how…
Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Sourdough Cookies: What to do with Sourdough Discard (And Other Variations)
I have had my sourdough starter for a couple years now. The trouble that I have with it is knowing what to make from my sourdough discard. Yes I could make sourdough bread, or sourdough waffles but I get tired of having it every week. I stumbled across this recipe for sourdough cookies and made…
Banana Bread
Banana tend to ripen pretty fast in the summer and I don’t like my bananas brown. I often use the brown bananas for smoothies or use them for baking. My favourite recipe would have to be banana bread from the cookbook Company’s Coming. Start the recipe by preheating the oven to 350 degrees. In a…
Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cake
I’ve craved for a pineapple upside down cake for a while now so I decided to make some for a Chinese New Year dinner at my uncle’s house. These delicious desserts look great and are super easy to make! Start with the topping. Mix 1/4 cup of melted butter with 2/3 cups of packed brown sugar….