This is french pear pie that is made using a unique technique. You start off by cooking your pears in a butter sugar sauce and then top it with the crust and bake upside down. Almost like an upside down cake. I used anjou pears since they are one of my favorite. Quarter and core…
Category: Dessert
Dirt Cupcakes
One of the best things about baking is getting creative with decorating. Its been a long time since I did decorate cupcakes so I was excited to do different. Occasionally, I would make snacks for my department meeting. For this meeting, we were talking about our gardens so I decided to make dirt cupcakes! (Not…
Potato Chip Cookies
Who knew that adding potato chips to your chocolate chip cookies would be good? I tried this recipe for cookie exchange over the holidays and its now my husband’s new favourite cookie. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, mix 2 1/4 cup flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda and 1/4 teaspoon salt. In…
S’mores Cookies
This cold winter has made me miss the warm fire and roasting marshmallows. The nice toasted outside and gooey centers. Then using these delicious melted goo balls for making s’mores with graham crackers and chocolate. It is the perfect combo to beat the winter blues. Begin by preheating the oven to 375 degree F. Prepare…
Avocado Truffles
This is a super easy recipe when you want a sweet treat or need a quick sweet to bring over for a holiday party. All you need are two ingredients: avocado and dark chocolate chips. Make sure your avocado is nice and ripe. Mash one avocado until it is nice and smooth. You can use…
Pumpkin Pie Puree
Fresh pumpkin pie puree is better than canned. It is a lot easier than you think and you can use the puree for a ton of different applications. I love having extra puree on hand to make things like cakes and pasta sauce. Start by getting a pumpkin. Look for pumpkins that are meant for…
Berry Cobbler
I still love berries as the weather gets colder. I did try this recipe in the summer when berries were in season but I think cobblers and crumbles are great in the fall especially served when they are nice and warm. Prepare some of your favorite berries. I used cherries, blueberry and strawberries In a…
Oreo Microwave Cake
I saw recipes of this cake on the internet and couldn’t believe that it only needed Oreos and water. I definitely wanted to try it for myself to see if it tasted like cake. I was very skeptical. This cake is easy to make. Begin by crushing up 15 Oreos. Place them into a container…
Almond Puff Pastries
My aunt usually gets us these almond paste pastries called Copenhagens. We loved them a lot and wanted to find a recipe that was similar but we couldn’t. I cheated a little because a true Copenhagen has a yeast based pastry and isn’t as flaky as puff pastry. Try this out and let me know…
Chocolate Haupia Pie
Haupia pie is a delicious and easy pie that is served in Hawaii. I love the creamy coconut flavour. Begin by baking a pre-made pie crust according to the directions on the box. Once cooked, let it cool to room temperature. In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup whole milk with 5 tablespoons of cornstarch…
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