• Pesto Chicken and Basil Tomato Sliders is the perfect combination of pesto chicken salad, topped with bruschetta style tomatoes, loaded with cheese and then a little more cheese and brushed in garlic butter. These irresistible mini sandwiches make one tasty meal or appetizer to share with a crowd.

    Pesto Chicken and Tomato Basil Sliders

    You guys, I have never been a chicken salad fan. I know, who doesn’t like chicken salad? Well, that would be me. There’s just something about this mixture that is not my cup of tea. But, these Pesto Chicken and Basil Tomato Sliders might have just converted me. They start with a chicken salad base with a good helping of pesto, get a burst of flavour in a tomato and basil mixture, extra cheese, of course, and wow are they delicious! My little family demolished these mini sandwiches. They are so so good! I feel like pesto is one of those universal…

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  • Baked S'mores Cookie Cups are a fun update to the classic summer snack. A graham cracker infused cookie cup, filled with milk chocolate ganache and topped with a toasted marshmallow is perfect all year long. No need to haul out the firewood, these are made right in the oven.

    Baked S’mores Cookie Cups

    These little S'mores Cookie Cups are all fun. They're cute and taste just like the real deal. And really how could anyone not love the flavours of the beloved s'more baked right into a cookie? No need for a bonfire, you can make the toasted marshmallow treat right in your own oven And now, all year round.

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  • Homemade caesar dressing, pan fried crispy salt and pepper breadcrumbs and mushrooms makes this version the king of all caesars. One bite, and I'm sure you'll agree, this is the only way to eat this side dish. Caesar Salad with Mushrooms and Crispy Breadcrumbs is a worthy update to the classic.

    Caesar Salad with Mushrooms and Crispy Breadcrumbs

    When I'm at a restaurant, I generally choose the caesar when offered a side. Of the three usual options, caesar is my go-to. It's not as filling as the soup and the side salad is, well, boring. Now, a good caesar salad in my opinion has to have fresh crunchy greens, a garlicky dressing, bacon and loads of parmesan, Caesar Salad with Mushrooms and Crispy Breadcrumbs takes my favourite salad, one step further. The addition of fresh mushrooms is incredible. I also like to top the whole thing with crispy salt and pepper breadcrumbs for extra crunch in every bite.

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  • My Kid's Favourite Shirley Temple Popsicles are the prettiest sunset coloured frozen treat. Here, the classic kiddie's cocktail gets an update with a fun summer twist. A perfect drink turned cold treat. This easy frozen recipe will be a hit with everyone, not just the kids. This nostalgic popsicle will take you right back to your childhood.

    Kid’s Favourite Shirley Temple Popsicles

    The weather the past few weeks has been hot, blistering hot, in fact. The weather reporter keeps calling it oppressively hot. It sounds like we live in a dusty town, that hasn't seen water in years. We don't, I assure you, but when they say hot, down here in the South, it's not just hot, it's humid and gross. But, that means it's the perfect time to make popsicles. My Kid's Favourite Shirley Temple Popsicles are just what this weather calls for. A cold sweet treat to counter all this heat.

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  • If you're questioning How to Make Fresh Tomato Bruschetta, stop! I've got you covered and it's way easier than you may think. Seven ingredients is all that stands between you and the most flavourful, fresh Bruschetta, ever. An easy homemade recipe that takes less than 15 minutes to put together!

    How to Make Fresh Tomato Bruschetta

    I had no idea how easy it was to make bruschetta from scratch and really I had no intentions of learning. I love bruschetta, don't get me wrong, but I had this idea that it was going to be a recipe loaded with steps and I just didn't want to tackle it. Boy, was I wrong. Seven ingredients, minimal work and about 10 minutes to let everything marry together, is all it takes. Follow along, so you can learn How to Make Fresh Tomato Bruschetta, too.

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  • Surprise Turtle Cheesecake is a decadent chocolate cheesecake with a hidden layer of caramel and pecans. This easy baked cheesecake starts with a vanilla wafer base, a thick layer of caramel topped with nuts and all covered with a rich, yet tangy chocolate cheesecake. This is the ultimate turtle cheesecake with a sweet surprise in the centre.

    Surprise Turtle Cheesecake

    Surprise Turtle Cheesecake may look like it's just a lovely chocolate cheesecake, but don't be fooled. Inside there's a thick layer of caramel and a healthy sprinkling of pecans. A little surprise if you will. This cheesecake is a favourite with anyone who tries it. The hidden layer pushes this version of turtle cheesecake to the very top of the cheesecake pyramid.

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  • The kid's classic gets a makeover with the addition of brown butter, rosemary and sea salt. Brown Butter Rice Krispie Squares with Rosemary takes this simple treat and upgrades it to star status. It's time this sweet treat shook its kid's only label. This adult version is sure to please everyone.

    Brown Butter Rice Krispie Squares with Rosemary

    Do you take inspiration from one recipe for another? That's what happened here with these Brown Butter Rice Krispie Squares with Rosemary. For our wedding favours, we made these amazing Rosemary Butter Cookies. And ever since then, I've been looking for other ways to incorporate rosemary into almost everything. I love the combination of rosemary with desserts. It creates a perfect balance of sweet and savoury, so, obviously, I have to jazz up Rice Krispie Treats with it!

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  • Roasted Vegetable Pita Sandwich will delight vegetarians and meat eaters alike. Loaded with Mediterranean marinated vegetables, a smear of hummus and finished with a sprinkle of salty feta, this pita pocket is bursting with flavour. A hearty meal that tastes like it's straight from a gourmet deli.

    Roasted Vegetable Pita Sandwiches

    Roasted Vegetable Pita Sandwiches are my favourite vegetarian sandwich. I'm not vegetarian. I tried once, but bacon brought me back, true story. This sandwich though, if I had to choose only one sandwich for the rest of my life, it would be this one. It's so good. It's bright and packed with flavours. The roasted veggies are marinated overnight to pack maximum flavour and do they ever! It's one heck of a bite. Soft pita bread is loaded full of creamy hummus, Mediterranean roasted vegetables and topped off with salty feta.

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  • Grandma's Oatmeal Coconut Lace Cookies are super addictive, just ask my husband. He finished off two pans over the course of two evenings. They're Perfectly thin, crisp and buttery. This homemade family recipe is so easy, it doesn't even use an egg. The coconut adds an extra snap and will turn you into a lace cookie addict, trust me!

    Grandma’s Oatmeal Coconut Lace Cookies

    This is my Grandma's recipe for oatmeal cookies. Now, you might call these lace oatmeal cookies, or crispy oatmeal cookies or maybe something completely different but my Grandma only called them oatmeal cookies. A simple name for a simple recipe. I, however, call them amazing, addictive and with the addition of coconut, Grandma's Oatmeal Coconut Lace Cookies.

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  • Hometown Favourite Wedges and Dip will have you hooked. Forget the ketchup, one taste of this homemade dip and you'll be swooning. You'll want to put this mix on everything! The potato wedges are seasoned and baked to perfection, crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Your new go to side dish for everything.

    Hometown Favourite Wedges and Dip

    There's a restaurant, in my hometown, that makes the best potato wedges and dip. Hands down, you will not find a better house dip, and the crispy fried potatoes are to die for! Every time I go home, in the summer, I have to stop here. Years ago, I got my hands on the list of ingredients for both of these, and with a little experimenting, I can now have Hometown Favourite Wedges and Dip in the comforts of my own home.

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