• Can I tell you a secret? I like an easy dessert, as in, boxed cake mix, but what I LOVE even more is an icing that can elevate boring cake to the next level. Are you looking for an icing that can hide imperfections, take a ho-hum cake and transform it into a top-notch dessert and tastes better than you could imagine? Look no further Old Fashioned Caramel Icing is exactly what you need. Save this one now! #oldfashionedicing #caramelicing #boiledicing #classiccaramel

    Old Fashioned Caramel Icing

    Are you looking for an icing that will elevate your next cake? Stop right there, because I’ve got exactly what you’re looking for! Old Fashioned Caramel Icing is the perfect topping for your next baked dessert. It covers your cake like a sweet blanket and tastes like a praline. Seriously, what's not to love!

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  • Bottom's Up! This recipe was passed down to my best friend and she graciously gifted it to me and it's hands down one of the best drinks I've ever had. I make it regularly, except now I add some freshly-squeezed juices to really up the ante. In need of a great party drink? Look no further, this is it! Save now!

    Orange Citrus Lemonade Punch

    The first time I ever heard about Betty's punch was while planning my best friend's baby shower. When we asked if there was anything, in particular, she would like served at the celebration, she asked for Hot Cheesy Spinach Dip and Betty's Punch. After one sip, I knew exactly why this Orange Citrus Lemonade Punch was right at the top of her list.

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  • True Story. I had no clue this was actually called Dutch Apple Pie until recently. Fran, a family friend, shared her recipe years ago and I've always just called it hers. Classic apple pie filling gets covered in a blanket of buttery, cinnamon sugar-packed crumble. A must make!

    Dutch Apple Pie

    Want to know what I love best about apple pie? It's perfect any time of year. Yes, apples are in season in the fall, but they're usually available in the grocery stores all year long and this Dutch Apple Pie never disappoints. It's my favourite. I love the crumble that goes on top, it's totally craveable! In fact, I may have, on more than one occasion, just made the crumble topping to snack on and I've used it in this Dutch Apple Pie Milkshake.

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  • Pantry surfing at its best! Hands up if you've been playing your own version of chopped with the foods you find in your cupboards! We've got a new favourite Simple Pantry Marinara Sauce that's made with a couple of staples and it's delicious! We've made it twice in the last two weeks! Super easy, loved by all, a must try!

    Simple Pantry Marinara Sauce

    With the world situation the way it is, I think it's safe to assume most of us are playing our own version of chopped, with what we happen to have stashed away in our cupboards! I'm happy to report, we've got a new favourite pasta sauce that uses mostly pantry ingredients, takes little time and effort and is delicious. Simple Pantry Marinara Sauce will become a repeat on your weekly meal plan, well beyond this new normal we're all facing.

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  • 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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  • Guess what I dusted off this weekend? Easy Barbecue Sauce is on the blog right now! Aunt Minnie's recipe, she's my grandpa's sister-in-law, so you know this recipe has stood the test of time! We served it over chicken, and it was delicious, she suggested meatballs and ribs. Super easy, ready in minutes. A must for your next cookout!

    Easy Barbecue Sauce

    I may miss my hometown like crazy somedays, but I think it's safe to say the barbecue down here is a fantastic consolation prize! I'm a huge fan! The smoked meat itself is so good, but adding a tasty sauce takes it over the top. When I came across this recipe for Easy Barbecue Sauce in our family cookbook, I was excited to give it a try. I've never made barbecue sauce from scratch before, but as it turns out, it's way easier than I thought. And I already had all the ingredients, score! And you know what else, it was delicious!

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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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  • 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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  • Get excited about unsloppy joes! Hands up if you're ready for a tasty, hand-held weeknight meal that keeps the dishes to a minimum. Vegetable Soup Sloppy Joe Pockets promises all that. Quick to make, with all the classic sloppy joe flavours, but with the surprise addition of vegetable soup! Then we stuff it all into a hollowed-out bun and this one is a total winner!

    Vegetable Soup Sloppy Joe Pockets

    Vegetable Soup Sloppy Joe Pockets are the clean version of the classic. I know it sounds like a unicorn. First of all, aren't sloppy joes suppose to be messy? But really does anyone like that part? For me, I want to get every last bit into my mouth and not on the plate. Secondly, vegetable soup, the one with noodles, that can't be right. Oh, my friends, it is SO right! These are the first sloppy joes I ever ate and I can't wait to share them with you.

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  • Hands up if Grandma's recipes were your favourite! I never had my grandma's version of these Butterscotch Layered Rice Krispie Squares, but my mom and her sisters have been sharing all their childhood favourites since she passed away. This sweet treat will remind you of a cross between confetti squares and rice crispy bars and is delicious!

    Butterscotch layered Rice Krispie Squares

    I miss my grandma. It'll be exactly six months tomorrow that she passed away. And tomorrow would've been her birthday. It seems like yesterday we were sitting in her kitchen, finishing lunch with a helping of whichever dessert she'd just made. She made a lot of delicious sweets, but Butterscotch Layered Rice Krispie Squares was a treat I had never had, before now.

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