I love biscuits because they can be savory or sweet. But mostly because they are super simple to make. For this recipe you will need butter, buttermilk, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar. Pre-heat the oven to 425 degrees. In a bowl, add your flour salt, sugar, baking powder and baking soda. Mix…
Category: Baked Goods
Blueberry Breakfast Cake
This cake might be my new summer time cake. I love fresh blueberries especially when they are picked locally. But you know what happens when you go to a U-Pick. You end up with tons of blueberries. This cake is simple yet delicious way to use up those blueberries. This recipe uses buttermilk, which makes…
Healthy Carrot Cake with Cottage Cheese Icing
Here is a recipe for some healthy carrot cake. Begin by preheating the oven to 350 degrees. In a mixing bowl, mix 1 cup flour, 3/4 cups almond or oat flour, 1/4 cup flax flour, 1 1/2 cup sugar. 2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Stir…
Apple and Strawberry Strudel
This is a simple breakfast you can make with just a few ingredients. Its also a great way to get rid of leftover apples and frozen strawberries. Defrost puff pastry according to directions on the package. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut up 1 medium apple and place it into a saucepan with 1 cup…
Chocolate Brigadeiro Cake
Delicious chocolate and caramel flavours all in one cake. This is a wonderful treat after a long week. Preheat the oven to 350 degree C. Prepare 2 9 inch cake pans with parchment. Start making the cake by separating the 5 eggs. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until they are at stiff…
Masa Harina Pancakes
I thought I would try something different for breakfast. I found a recipe using masa harina. Masa harina is a corn flour that is used to make corn tortillas but can also be used for other things like pupusas, corn bread and even cookies. Begin by mixing 1 cup masa harina, 1/3 cup sugar, 2…
Apple Pancakes
I’m always coming up with new ways to add a bit of extra fruits and veggies in our meals. This recipe gives the pancakes a nice sweet taste without adding too much sugar. Grate a medium apple and put it in the mixing bowl. Add 1 1/2 cup flour, 1 egg, 1 1/2 tbsp baking…
Updated Chocolate Chip Cookies
I have tried many versions of this chocolate chip cookie. I started with a crazy sprinkle cookie but using a chocolate chip cookie base. I have always gone back to this recipe as it never fails me. I have made some changes to it and I think it makes it better, chewier and more complex….
Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pão de Queijo)
We went to a Brazilian restaurant and they served some over salty pão de queijo or Brazilian cheese bread. That is when I realized that I really wanted to try making them at home because I knew it was easy to make. Start by preheating the oven to 400 degrees F. Prepare mini muffin tins…
Carrot and Apple Muffins
I know I am not the only parent who tries to get their kids to eat their veggies. Well this time I tried making these carrot and apple muffins. I thought my son would like something sweet by he didn’t really like this. I really enjoyed it though. These were super moist and tasty and…
