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hot chocolate cookies on a plate with a cup of hot chocolate with marshmallows and a bowl of mini marshmallows spilled in the backround
Christmas, Cookies

Hot Chocolate Cookies

Hot chocolate is one of the most requested drinks in our house during the winter months. And it is usually enjoyed with a side of freshly baked cookies. And what better cookie to pair with hot chocolate than a hot chocolate cookie?   Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. If […]

Bacon Wrapped Smoked Pickles
Appetizers and Snacks

Smoked Bacon Wrapped Pickles

Many people enjoy deep-fried pickles, whether they are spears or chips. Served with a side of ranch dressing, deep-fried pickles have become a staple at many restaurants and pubs. But they can become boring after a while. Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. If you click these links and make […]

Shredded Chicken
Chicken and Turkey

Easy Shredded Chicken

Easy Shredded Chicken is a go-to, versatile chicken dish that’s not only extremely easy to make but also incredibly adaptable to various culinary creations. This recipe is perfect for meal planning as well. Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. If you click these links and make a purchase we may […]

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Homemade Whipped Cream

I used to serve Cool Whip, Dream Whip or canned whipped cream to my family. Growing up, it was what my mother served me on Jell-O,  pudding or berries. And it was the easiest way to top off a dessert like pumpkin pie.  But then a few years ago I started reading labels when my […]

apple cider doughnuts
Baking

Apple Cider Doughnuts

Fresh warm donuts, coated in cinnamon sugar, filled with apple flavour. These Apple Cider Doughnuts melt in your mouth and will have you wanting more.   History Behind this Recipe When my kids were little, we would take them apple-picking every September. We always went to the same apple orchard. They made the best Apple […]

Pumpkin Cake
Baking, Cakes

Pumpkin Snack Cake

Pumpkin Snack Cake takes the flavours of pumpkin and spices and turns them into a delightful cake to celebrate the pumpkin season. This is a cake that is sure to satisfy your craving for pumpkin and pumpkin spice. It’s all about that warm, spiced aroma filling your kitchen and the first bite that screams autumn […]

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First Time Baking

Do you remember the first time you baked? Maybe it was helping your mom or grandmother in the kitchen with Christmas cookies or a special birthday cake.  My mother was not a baker. If it wasn’t Duncan Hines then it wasn’t made in our house. My mother’s specialty was a round chocolate layer cake made […]

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What’s In My Baking Pantry

This site contains affiliate links to products. I may receive a commission for purchases made through these links at no additional cost to you. When it comes to baking, there are so many recipes out there and so many ingredients to choose from, so how do you know what you need to have on hand […]

Pork Belly Taco
BBQ, Pork

Smoked Pork Belly Tacos

Pork Belly Tacos are a showcase of rich flavour to indulge your tastebuds. Pork Belly is a flavourful piece of meat that has a good percentage of fat, making it perfect for smoking, and especially when used in a taco paired with pineapple or coleslaw. Weekends are a great time for smoking. I love spending […]

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My BBQ Confession

I have always loved eating BBQ, but I never really liked cooking on the BBQ. We have always used charcoal barbecues and I never had the patience for it. I left all the barbecuing to Mike since he enjoyed it and seemed to have the patience to sit outside all day smoking a brisket or […]