• Update: Still as good as ever! This Family Irish Bread is a tried and true recipe that won’t disappoint. One that we've been baking for years in our family. Highly recommended! Serve it with Honey Butter for a truly delicious snack. Both recipes on the blog.⁠

    Family Irish Bread

    Anytime my aunt is comes to town, fresh Family Irish Bread, is a guarantee. She bakes loaves of it and it is amazing, as is she, amazing that is! Call this a bit of an ode to Ele (my aunt). She is like a second mom to me. She's the aunt I can confide in, scheme with and is always there to help. My aunt drops everything and comes to the rescue of any of her family members, especially her nieces and nephews. In fact, she flew to Georgia for a month-long visit to watch our toddler while I was in labour…

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  • Shocked. Stunned. Surprised that a can of pinto beans and a little seasoning is all it takes for Easy Refried Beans. And they're delicious! I've never been a fan of refried beans but this version is the best I've tried and I would gladly trade in the meat for this tasty vegetarian version!

    Easy Refried Beans (Two Ingredients)

    I was chatting with my best friend one night and happened to ask what they were having for dinner. She said tostadas, I asked a few more questions. And found out that her son only liked his tostadas with Easy Refried Beans. I didn't believe her. I mean, I don't know any kid that would choose beans over taco meat. Personally, beans have never been my go-to. Usually, I just leave them on my plate or push them around until the waiter finally comes and takes it all away. Make them at home? No way, so not my thing.

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  • A craveable copycat wrap for a lunchtime win! Honestly, I don't make wraps very often. But this Sierra Turkey Cranberry Wrap has me making the rolled sandwich on repeat. Turkey, cheddar, lettuce, cranberries and cream cheese, get wrapped together and dipped in a sweet onion vinaigrette to create an undeniably delicious lunch!

    Sierra Turkey Cranberry Wraps (Boars Head copycat)

    I have the Kroger Deli to thank for this recipe. Our family goes through just shy of two pounds of luncheon meat a week. My husband loves the Boars Head Blackened Turkey, the boys and I love honey ham or pastrami if I'm feeling really indulgent (it's my fav). One busy Saturday morning, I was out doing the weekly grocery run. The line up with a little longer than usual, so I browsed the pre-made sandwiches and there it was Sierra Turkey Cranberry Wraps.

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  • A marriage made in heaven! Maple syrup and wild blueberries combine to create an easy flavour-packed sauce for breakfasts and desserts. With only two ingredients this homemade syrup is a zero effort side that will have your family raving!

    Wild Blueberry Maple Syrup (Two Ingredients)

    Sometimes the simplest recipes are the best! Growing up in Northwestern Ontario there was always fresh, wild blueberries in the summer. Let me tell you there is nothing better than those delicious berries on a warm summer morning. But did you know you can buy frozen wild blueberries and while they might not be freshly picked, they're still delicious and pretty darn close to the real deal! I decided to use them today to create a delicious Wild Blueberry Maple Syrup.

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  • Who's ready for summer? One bite of this easy Greek Pasta Salad and you'll feel like you just stepped onto your patio on a warm summer evening. Greek veggies, bowtie pasta, feta and a flavour-packed salad dressing all marry together into the perfect side dish that screams barbecues and sunny afternoons. Ready to skip ahead to summer? Mix up a big bowl of this tasty recipe and you'll be pulling out your flip flops and sunscreen!

    Greek Pasta Salad

    I found this recipe for Greek Pasta Salad in a stack of old recipes I was gifted from my Grandma. When my grandmother moved into an assisted living home, my aunt, my uncle and my dad were tasked with selling her house. We were each asked if there was anything we'd like from grandma's home as a keepsake. I knew immediately, what my heart was set on. It was her handwritten recipe cards. And it is a gift I will forever treasure.

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  • Peanut butter lovers rejoice! I've got the BEST Double Peanut Butter Easter Blossom cookie recipe you'll ever need. Cookies so soft and chewy, they're amazing alone, BUT, we're not stopping there, we're topping these easy cookies with Reese's peanut butter Easter eggs. Stock up on extra holiday Reese's chocolates, they're irresistible!

    Double Peanut Butter Easter Blossoms

    I'm a huge fan of peanut butter and chocolate. My husband brings home Reese's peanut butter cups, every year for me on our anniversary, he gets me! But I've never been a big fan of peanut butter cookies. I live in the camp where cookies should always be soft and more often than not, peanut butter cookies just aren't. So, I set out on a mission to find a recipe for soft and chewy cookies that I could use in these Double Peanut Butter Easter Blossoms.

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  • Today, let's talk desserts, low-calorie desserts to be exact! Today on the blog is a tasty Sugar-Free Pistachio Mousse. Made with just two ingredients and low in carbs! This guilt-free dessert will have you wondering how just two ingredients pack so much flavour into every single spoonful.

    Sugar-Free Pistachio Mousse (Two Ingredients)

    In this house, we love a sugar-free, low-carb dessert. I mean, really who doesn't. We've been making these mousse cups since they first showed up on the web a few years back. I think it was when keto became all the rage. No one in our house is following the keto diet but we do love this Sugar-Free Pistachio Mousse. It's beyond easy to make, has a perfect velvety texture and is downright delish!

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  • When old meets new. Ok, so this isn't exactly new, but it is a delicious twist on the classic. Salsa Scalloped Potatoes is the cool cousin of the cheesy original. An easy recipe jazzed up with peppers, onions and a creamy salsa cheese sauce. A new holiday favourite, or weeknight special!

    Salsa Scalloped Potatoes

    Are you ready for a new twist on scalloped potatoes? This side dish, will out shine the rest. With a hint of spice and a surprising new take on the classic, your holiday dinner table will never be the same! Heck, forget the holidays! Isn't it odd, how we tend to only serve certain foods at certain times of the year. I say, throw caution to the wind and make Salsa Scalloped Potatoes tonight, and if you love it as much as we do, serve it again next week!

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  • Quicker than takeout, faster than delivery, this Weeknight Garlic Bread Pizza is the easiest pizza dish out there! Not only is it easy, but it's one of the tastiest too! Garlic bread loaded with your favourite toppings and lots of mozzarella cheese. Trust me when I say this effortless meal will quickly become a favourite!

    Weeknight Garlic Bread Pizza

    One of my favourite meals, if not my most favourite is pizza. I love pizza in any form, in any shape, in whatever way it's served. I will find any reason to eat pizza. Whether it's the original pie, in a grilled cheese, on top of a burger or even mixed into pasta. But one of my most loved go-to recipes for an easy meal is Weeknight Garlic Bread Pizza.

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  • Scrambling to come up with some pantry meal ideas for the next few weeks? Two Ingredient Beer Bread is the answer. It's way better than you could imagine. The crust is chewy, while the insides are soft and moist and with only two ingredients it's the perfect side when your pantry is running low! #beerbread #beerandbread #bakingwithbeer #2ingredientbaking

    Two Ingredient Beer Bread

    Who is pantry surfing these next two weeks? Did you manage to scrounge together a few meal ideas while shopping the bare aisles in the grocery stores? I think the current world situation has everyone stunned, to say the least. I've been trying to stay away from the media today, so this morning my three-year-old and I made this super easy Two Ingredient Beer Bread. And we wanted to share it in case you need an easy recipe to hold you over until the stores restock.

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