Baking & Sweets, Blog, Gluten Free
A while back a friend introduced me to chocolate chip cookies made with chickpeas. They were so good I decided to try whipping up some brownies made with chickpeas. This recipe is the result! (Modified and improved in July 2021 from original 2015 version.) They are...
Baking & Sweets, Blog, Christmas, Desserts
My mother-in-law’s recipe for Nanaimo Bars. Easy to pull together and delicious. A Christmas favourite! Ingredients for Nanaimo Bars Nanaimo Bars Base – 1/2 cup (125 ml) butter 1/4 cup (60 ml) white sugar 5 Tbsp (75 ml) cocoa 1 egg 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla 1...
Baking & Sweets, Blog, Christmas, Cookies
I’ve had this recipe for Swedish Loop Cookies for years – and for the life of me can’t remember where it came from. A good Christmas Cookie recipe that is super easy to make with lots of options. Very similar to a shortbread cookies, but not....
Baking & Sweets, Blog, Christmas, Cookies, Quick & Easy
Easy, melt in your mouth Chocolate Shortbread Cookies. A twist on the usual shortbread for those who like chocolate – and they will LOVE these! Ingredients for Chocolate Shortbread Cookies 2 cups (500 ml) butter 1 cup (250 ml) sugar 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla 3 cups...
Baking & Sweets, Cookies, Quick & Easy
This recipe comes from my mom. She passed away in 2011 and this is still my favourite cookie recipe. It’s been a few years since I’ve made them so making them tonight brought back fond memories. Mix the wet ingredients. The butter and sugar together well...
Baking & Sweets, Blog, Quick & Easy
A healthy snack or quick breakfast! A great way to use up rhubarb from your garden without adding any extra sugar. The dates add all the sweetening needed. Full of good stuff and very little added sugar! Easy to prepare and will last several days in the fridge. You...