Pumpkin Pancakes
Earlier in the week I made a batch of pumpkin chocolate chip muffins to take to work and giveaway to friends and neighbours. I only had a big can of pumpkin and didn't use it all in the muffins. So,...
View ArticleChocolate Zucchini Muffins (Cupcakes)
These are likely my all time favorite muffin recipe. They are super moist, super chocolatey and super good. Lately I have been taking one to work, popping it in the microwave to make it all warm and...
View ArticleParmesan Orzo
Generally speaking I am not one to create recipes. I like to find a recipe and adapt it to suit my taste and my family. On Saturday I was planning to serve pork tenderloin (marinated in the Korean...
View ArticlePuppy Chow (for humans)
A few weeks ago we were having a potluck at work. It was 12pm on a Sunday and I needed to have something ready to go by 3pm and I wanted to have a nap... Quick and easy was the order of the day....
View ArticleGolden Chowder
Across most of the country it is spring, but here it is rainy and dreary. The perfect day for a bowl of hot, steamy soup to take the chill out. This soup is another recipe of my Mom's. It is...
View ArticleFish Cakes
Canned fish is not high on my list of things that I like, but these fish cakes sure are. They are versatile, you can use tuna or salmon. I love this recipe because it is fast and easy and likely uses...
View ArticleChocolate Waffles
G wanted waffles for lunch the other day and I was out of the usual blueberry store bought brand that he likes. I had recently borrowed my parent's waffle maker, so G and I decided to try something...
View ArticleChili
Suddenly it is fall! Instead of marinated chicken on the BBQ my thoughts have turned towards comfort foods. For lunch today I enjoyed a bowl of steaming hot chili that warmed me through and through....
View ArticleMexican Fiesta Chicken
This is one of my all time favorite meals. I love the spiciness of the salsa and taco seasoning combined with the sweetness of the corn and the creaminess of the cream cheese. It definitely ticks all...
View ArticleApple Pecan Pumpkin Muffins
I have been itching to dig into the big box of apples I brought home from my parents farm a few weeks ago but unseasonably warm weather has stopped me from doing anything productive or fall-like in the...
View ArticleCreamy Turkey and Pasta
Thanksgiving leftovers... Here is something different from the hot turkey sandwiches and the turkey and stuffing casserole. We enjoyed this simple and comforting dish.Image by me.Creamy Turkey and...
View ArticleCoffee Creamer
For years I have been on the hunt for the perfect coffee creamer. I LOVE flavored coffee but do not love the trans fat that comes in the store bought creamers. I had a brief affair with flavored...
View ArticleChicken Tortilla Soup
This is one of those recipes that has been in our family for years. My Mom began making it years ago and now it is definitely a "family" recipe. I make it often and my freezer feels empty without a...
View ArticleBaking Mix
For years I always made a biscuit mix in which I mixed the dry ingredients and then added the milk and butter. For some reason I found that to be too much work. I also kept coming across recipes that...
View ArticleCherry Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
I don't make cookies very often, so when I do I want to make sure that it is a really good recipe. Cherries and chocolate are one of my favorite combinations, so when I came across this recipe I knew...
View ArticleSorry!
I apologize for the lack of posting around here. I've got tons of recipes & pictures to post but am experiencing technical difficulties due to an old version of my web browser. I hope to get back...
View ArticleCherry Coconut or Cherry Almond Muffins
Sorry for the long silence! I hope that I can make it up with some good recipes!Nothing says summer to me than a big bowl of cherries. I have always eaten them fresh but this year decided to...
View ArticleLemon-Blueberry Yogurt Loaf
I'm not a huge fan of fresh blueberries. Until this summer, I never bought them but my kids love them, so I've seen a lot of blueberries go through my kitchen. I came across this amazing recipe on...
View ArticleParmesan Garlic PullAparts
This recipe is one that I pieced together from a few different recipes I have seen online lately. I made this for supper recently and my kids devoured it. They raced to eat their main dish so that...
View ArticlePumpkin Pie Spice
Fall is in the air here. It has been blustery and cold this week, so I've been keeping warm with some time in the kitchen. I have a fabulous recipe coming up for a fresh take on pumpkin pie but in...
View ArticleCrustless Mini Pumpkin Pies
I'm in love. Fall is in the air and Thanksgiving is only a few weeks away. This has me thinking of all things pumpkin. I came across these fabulous looking Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes on Pinterest. I've...
View ArticlePumpkin Zucchini Muffins
Another pumpkin recipe!! Tis the season! I was looking for a way to use of some of the abundance of zucchini that I have and this recipe fit the bill. It not only used some zucchini, it also used my...
View ArticleLemon Cheesecake Bars
These creamy bars combine two of my favorite things - tangy lemon and cheesecake. They are really easy to make but taste like they required hard work. I have to refrain from making these every week....
View ArticleOatmeal Cookies
I've been craving oatmeal cookies lately. Must be the dusting of snow on the ground and the freezing cold wind outside! These made the house smell wonderful and chased away the chill of the...
View ArticlePumpkin Bran Muffins
I have made thousands of muffins in my kitchen as we eat muffins often. They are so convenient for a snack, the kid's lunches, a quick breakfast. I prefer to make them over cookies or cakes. I also...
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