It was recently cherry blossom season and I had been wanting to salt them for many years. I usually end up missing the chance to forage for them and by the time I think of it, the season is over. This year I was able to get my hands on a handful of blossoms. Since…
Category: Holidays and Celebration
Pineapple Tarts
There are different versions of pineapple tarts all over Asia. You can see tarts in the form of cookies, squares, or rolls. Some people even make them look like pineapples. Overall pineapple tarts are tasty and pretty simple to make. Start by making the pineapple jam filling. You will need 3 cans of pineapple. I…
Panetonne French Toast Casserole
Every Christmas we get a Panetonne, either as a gift or buy one on our own. Every year I love it but also realize how huge the loaf is. If you have never had a Panetonne, it is an Italian cake filled with citrus and raisins. It is buttery and soft and yummy. Usually I…
Overnight Sourdough Focaccia
Sourdough is such a needy beast. With its weekly feedings and then its discard, it drives be insane but I love it. Here is a fun recipe for overnight sourdough focaccia. Start by making sure your sourdough starter is well fed and ready to be used. I like to ensure my starter is nice and…
Almond Cookies
Lunar New Year is just around the corner and I wanted to try to make something for it. I decided to try to make some almond cookies. I found this recipe which is super easy to make. For this recipe, you just need a few simple ingredients: flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar,…
Baked Tapioca and Red Bean Dessert with Pineapple Crust
Not everyone has time to make fancy dishes or elaborate meals but if you really want to make something then you just have to make time. I am saying this because while I was baking this dessert my toddler decided to throw a tantrum. You can see that the pictures aren’t the greatest or the…
Cranberry Curd Tarts
Cranberries are abundant in stores at this time of year. They are a fun tart fruit that can be used in things like cranberry sauces, cranberry loaves and cranberry desserts. This recipe is a twist to lemon curd. Start by preparing the tart shells. I bought pre-made tart shells. Bake them as instructed on the…
White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies
Winter is all about baking and holiday treats. Here is a sweet little cookie to add to your list. It was a hit at work and at home. The white chocolate and cranberries gave a nice holiday touch and just enough sweetness and tartness to this cookie. For this recipe you will need flour, egg,…
Cheesy Potato Hashbrown
I know everyone is busy with work, life or kids. Sometimes making something delicious for dinner can be daunting and tricky. I decided to make something that I’ve had as a kid. Its comforting and easy! Cheesy potato hashbrowns. Dice a medium yellow onion and saute it in a pan. Add the 1/4 cup butter….
Easy Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin Pie is a classic dessert for Thanksgiving and Halloween. It is one of my favourite desserts. The only thing I don’t like is the cloves and nutmeg found in store bought pies. I like only using cinnamon. I found this recipe on the back of a pumpkin pie can label. I decided to try…
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