Serving the Lord & homegrown food
You can always tell when it’s spring in my family because that’s when we have the first Baked Spinach Asparagus Risotto. In fact there’s fresh, wild asparagus incorporated into nearly every dish. Asparagus was never something we would buy at the store when I was …
I filled my bowl with peanut butter, powdered sugar, and butter and turned on the mixer. As I folded in some crisp rice cereal, the aroma of Christmastime wafted around the kitchen. Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles only seem to come around once a year, but …
A few weeks ago, my family celebrated our seventh annual Fall Fun Day! I can’t believe this tradition has been going so long already! One of the most essential parts of Fall Fun Day is going apple picking. It was a little tricky this year …
Chocolate Banana Rye Muffins are made with dark chocolate, whole grains, and are vegan, and free from added sugar. They’re the perfect healthy treat to enjoy with a hot cup of coffee or tea. Ingredients Overripe bananas are the key ingredient for these Chocolate Banana …
Summertime is here which means all things strawberry and rhubarb. For Memorial Day this past weekend, I made a Lemon Berry Mascarpone Pie along with this delicious Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp. It has a balance of sweet strawberries and tart rhubarb with a delightfully buttery oat …
This delightful coffeecake encompasses the flavours of spring with a fresh strawberry rhubarb jam filling. The light, fluffy cake is then topped with a crunchy, buttery streusel. Strawberry Rhubarb Coffee Cake can be served as an indulgent breakfast or enjoyed as delicious dessert throughout the …
Veggie-Loaded Turkey Pot Pie is made with a creamy Pinot Grigio sauce full of carrots, celery, corn, peas, potatoes, and of course, turkey. It’s then baked in a flaky, buttery, whole wheat pie crust. What do I need to make Veggie-Loaded Turkey Pot Pie? Here’s …
Matcha Frosted Lemon Cookies make the perfect springtime treat full of citrus and green tea. The frosting is naturally coloured with pure matcha tea powder and the soft, buttery cookies have fresh lemon zest for lots of flavour. What do I need to make Matcha …
Eggless Cinnamon Raisin Bread is soft and fluffy, filled with plump, juicy raisins, and has a buttery, cinnamon sugar swirl throughout. Enjoy it toasted with peanut butter or use it to make a delicious eggless French toast! What do I need to make Eggless Cinnamon …
Orange-Raisin Irish Soda Bread is a light, buttery bread bursting with juicy raisins. The unexpected orange essence gives it a lovely mild sweetness. Enjoy it with some Irish butter and a hot cup of tea for the perfect springtime treat! What do I need to …
These Irish Chocolate Cupcakes are baked with Guinness beer, filled with Irish whiskey ganache, and topped with rich bourbon cream frosting. These mouthwatering cupcakes will spice up any celebrations this St. Patrick’s Day! What to I need to make Irish Chocolate Cupcakes? Here’s a list …
Rustic Whole Wheat Sourdough Bread is the perfect compliment to any soup, stew, or chili you may be enjoying this winter. The whole wheat flour is substantial with a robust flavour and a little sourdough tang. The exterior has a wonderful crust with a soft, …
Today I’m going to deviate from my standard recipe posts to talk about where I get my grains and how I use them. Since I do a lot of baking, I decided to try to some locally milled flours from Meadowlark Community Mill. I discovered …
Dark Chocolate Merlot Cheesecake is a rich, decadent cake with an egg-free, chocolate cheesecake base atop a delicate graham cracker crust. It’s finished off with a sweet, homemade Merlot reduction-the perfect combination of cheese, chocolate and wine! Dark Chocolate Merlot Cheesecake Ingredients Here’s a list …
Triple Chocolate Scones are so rich and delicious, you’d never know there aren’t any eggs! These decadent pastries feature cocoa, chocolate milk, and dark chocolate chips. They’re mildly sweet and pair nicely with a frothy glass of milk or steaming cup of coffee. You can …
Banana Date Muffins are whole wheat, vegan, and free from added sugar. They are sweetened entirely from whole, fresh fruit and have plenty of cinnamon. These delicious muffins are the perfect healthy treat to enjoy with a hot cup of coffee or tea. What do …
Having family friends on the east coast meant that Vermont was always a favorite vacation spot for my family. On one of the trips when I was seven or eight, our friends made some delicious, egg free gingerbread cookies that were safe for me. A …
Granola tends to be one of the most commonly thought of “health foods”. There’s a reason they call us health-conscious, naturally-minded individuals “crunchy”. However, public perception aside, most granolas are a far cry from healthy! They usually have tons of added sugar and are very …
‘Tis the season for cheesecake, so today I’m going to share a recipe for a universal cheesecake crust that is gluten free and much healthier than most conventional crusts. Most of my cheesecakes call for a homemade graham cracker or cookie crust, but you can …
Summer is quickly coming to a close and the crispness of fall (and all the recipes that come with it) are moving in fast. I can hardly wait. But before I totally dive into all things fall, I want to close out summer cooking with …
Nothing says summer like a Lemon Berry Mascarpone Pie. There’s no two ways about it. Maybe it’s the cool, refreshing cream filling, the wild berries that are in season, or the blend of red, white, and blue that makes it the perfect fit for holiday …
Summertime is around the corner and that means bon fires and s’mores. The problem is that prepackaged graham crackers are full of artificial flavors and preservatives. They taste okay, but once you try homemade graham crackers, there’s no comparison! These little cookies are crunchy, buttery, …
Rhubarb season is in full swing, and since I’m such a proponent of local/seasonal eating, it’ll be showing up in plenty of recipes these days. My favorite way to use it is with strawberries in a strawberry rhubarb coffee cake (recipe to come later this …
Last August I found out that I am no longer allergic to pecans! Although I still sometimes get a little anxious eating them, it’s so fun to have another ingredient to bake with. One of my favorite ways to use them is in Cranberry Orange …
Cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves are all commonly associated with fall baking, but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy them all year round! Especially in these Spiced Carrot Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting. They make a wonderful springtime treat as we pull out of winter. The …
Like most people, I have a really hard time choosing a favorite food. There are way too many delicious things in the world to pick just one and mine are always changing. But after making Greek Spinach Pie (also known as spanakopita) a couple weeks …
A good cornbread goes a long way. Pair it with soup, chili, salads, meat or really any main dish and it will be delicious. Or it can be enjoyed on it’s own with a little butter, honey, and some fresh fruit. The possibilities are endless …