simple, fast, delicious
Light and luscious lemon mousse is layered with fresh strawberries and sprinkled with white chocolate shavings.
Lemon Strawberry Mousse Parfait
Spring is just around the corner. I am so excited. It’s my favourite season. The sun is shining, the days are warmer, trees are starting to bud and the grass is getting greener.
And what comes to mind when I think of Spring? Lemons. Lemons are bright, vibrant and refreshing….
Pillowy Light Cloud Bread
Cloud Bread is soft and pillowy light. Don’t let the name fool you. It’s not really bread but a bread replacement.
It contains no flour so of course, they’re grain-free. Four simple ingredients is all you need. Made with eggs, cream cheese, cream of tartar and sweetener….
Peanut-free Butter Cups
An old favourite with a twist. A peanut-free, no nuts butter cup. This one’s made with healthy seed butter and semi-sweet chocolate.
Sunflower, sesame and flax seeds are the main ingredients in this butter. I was skeptical at first but it tastes absolutely wonderful….
Magic Custard Cake
This magic custard cake is truly quite magical. Using simple ingredients, the batter separates into three layers as it bakes. The bottom is a slightly dense custard. The middle is a smooth and soft custard. The top is a light and moist sponge cake….
Homemade Ladyfingers
These homemade ladyfingers, or savoiardi, are soft and delicate on the inside and have a lightly sweetened crust on the outside. So easy to make and consists of only 5 ingredients.
Ladyfingers are rather simple cookies made with sponge cake batter. Why make them at home when they are so readily available in stores? The cookies from this homemade version remain soft and supple. Store bought are firm and crunchy. So if you prefer a soft cookie then choose homemade.
It’s also the perfect size for little hands to hold onto….
Crazy Good Pizza Twists
Are you on a pizza kick like I am? These crazy good pizza twists are loaded with onions, peppers and filled with cheesy goodness.
So much fun to make. Go ahead and get your kids involved.
The best thing about these pizza twists is just how versatile it is. You can change it up and add any ingredients you want. For this recipe I added onions, peppers, pizza sauce and mozzarella cheese….
Rose Water and Pistachio Meringue Kisses
Would you like to know how to make these beautiful rose water and pistachio meringue kisses?
They are pillowy light and oh so yummy. Just in time for Valentine’s Day. Make a big batch and share them with your friends. You’ll be sure to get lots of hugs and kisses in return….
Sinful Hot Chocolate
I’m such a food geek. My eyes lit up and I got excited when I found Dutch process cocoa at my local grocery store.
And what was the first thing I made? You got it. Hot chocolate.
Deep, rich and chocolaty.
A real treat. Comforting and sinfully delicious….
Mya
Mya is our little pomeranian mix. She’s the sweetest and cutest pup around. She deserves the best, that’s why I made these treats.
These stinkin’ dog treats by Alton Brown carry a mighty punch. I’m not kidding. Be forewarned, these are super healthy and super stinky….
Homemade Pizza
How to make homemade pizza with a light and crispy crust from a yeast challenged baker.
I used to consider myself yeast challenged. I tried for years. It never turned out.
Dense. Heavy. Door Stopper. Need I go on. … paper weight. ugh!…
Puff Pastry Apple Turnovers
Apples and cinnamon enveloped in a light and flaky pastry. This is simply the easiest method for making homemade apple turnovers.
But which apples should I use?
Taste and texture are important. There are some apples that should only be eaten fresh and there are others that are better when cooked….