• Prep tonight for an easy tomorrow! I love a loaded breakfast, but a no-fuss, make-ahead breakfast that's layered with bread, ham, apples, onions and cheese then soaked overnight is the best! Apple Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole is the perfect start to any weekend. Make it tonight for a stress-free morning. A favourite during the holidays.

    Apple, Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole

    I adore a good breakfast dish. Especially one that I can make the night before. One of my favourites is my cousin Chandra's Land of Nod Cinnamon Buns. If you haven't tried that one, add it to your must-try list, but right above that, pencil in this Apple, Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole. It's just as good and the total package. This one will fill you up until lunch. It's savoury with just a hint of sweetness from the apples.

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  • The recipe that STARTED it all! Two Ingredient Tuesdays that is. This recipe for Min-Tea Hot Chocolate is so simple. White hot chocolate mixed with peppermint tea. I like to think I'm getting all the health benefits of tea but indulging in a tasty treat. My new go-to when I want something cozy and warm.

    Min-Tea Hot Chocolate (Two Ingredient)

    So, I thought I'd share the recipe that started the whole two-ingredient Tuesdays series. My cousin, Chantelle, had actually mentioned this was her new must-have drink and as soon as she typed in the ingredients I knew I was going to love Min-Tea Hot Chocolate, too!

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  • This Carrot & Cream Cheese Jellied Salad breaks the mould with its tropical flavours, a dreamy cream cheese base and carrots to cut through the sweetness! Loved by my family, so much so, three families all submitted this exact same easy recipe to our family cookbook. Jello salad has never tasted so good, or perhaps been so loved! Add this to your list of must-tries, you won't be disappointed.

    Carrot & Cream Cheese Jellied Salad

    Have you heard me talk about my family cookbook? It's sort of our own little food bible. It was created years ago for a family reunion. It's packed with great family-loved recipes, a lot of which have and will continue to appear here! Just like this Carrot & Cream Cheese Jellied Salad which is a favourite. So much so, my dad and my two aunts all submitted the exact same recipe. If that doesn't elude to this recipe's greatness, I'm not sure what could.

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  • Start your morning off with a boozy kick! Grown-Up Cherry Hot Chocolate topped with cherry swirled whipped cream is your new breakfast must! This adult drink is my favourite way to take my hot chocolate to the next level! What's yours?

    Grown-Up Cherry Hot Chocolate

    Hey, y'all! That's my southern influence showing. Those of you who know me or who have been following know that I grew up in Canada but I have since been transplanted to the south. While I love all this Southern Comfort food, today, I want to talk to you about one of my Canadian favourites, Grown-Up Cherry Hot Chocolate.

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  • Should have been called wife saver dip! This Homemade Holiday Cheese Spread with only 5 ingredients comes together quickly, is addictive & will keep everyone out of the kitchen while you finish dinner. It's the perfect snack to serve for the holidays. It keeps everyone busy while you put the finishing touches on the turkey dinner! An easy spread that takes less than 15 minutes AND you probably already have all the ingredients!

    Homemade Holiday Cheese Spread

    Everyone needs a tasty and easy Homemade Holiday Cheese Spread to serve at all those upcoming family gatherings. This spreadable cheese is addictive and with only five ingredients, it's the perfect appetizer. It whips together in just a few minutes, which means you have time to focus on the more important parts of that big turkey dinner!

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  • Are these A. Holiday sweets or B. everyday treats? Trick question, they're both. Perfectly nostalgic over the holidays but also have a place in the cookie jar any time of year. Peanut butter cookies get stuffed with a rich peanut butter cup (like Reese's). The combination is classic! And regardless of when you bake this easy recipe, you really can't go wrong. In fact, make them for both. Can we really ever have too much peanut butter and chocolate in our lives?

    Mini Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

    Mini Peanut Butter Cup Cookies are a total classic. A recipe that always shows up at Christmas. Not that it's only good for the holidays. It's perfect all year round, but I'm feeling very holiday-ish at the moment. I'm not sure why, but this year I am so ready for all things Christmas! It's the beginning of November and I want to put up the stockings and literally deck the halls. Does this ring any bells for you?

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  • Mrs. McBane's Sugar Cookies are a family favourite. This easy recipe was passed down to me from my Grandma. These little sugar cookies are the ultimate bite. An irresistible holiday must, so good, you won't miss the frosting, I promise!

    Mrs. McBane’s Sugar Cookies

    Mrs. McBane's Sugar Cookies are my favourite. I don’t know Mrs. McBane, but I imagine her to be a very a proper lady with a bit of a wild side. I could have this all wrong. She is a friend of my grandmas, or so I think. I'm not even sure of her first name, the colour of her hair, the names of her children, or even if she has children. What I do know is that she is incredibly generous to have shared this cookie recipe with my grandma.

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  • Need a new Thanksgiving side? Rustic Wild Rice & Sourdough Dressing is just what you're looking for. Loaded with traditional stuffing flavours of onions, celery and fresh herbs, it'll remind you of the usual side. but then it gets updated with wild rice, apples and sausage which takes this dish to a whole new level.

    Rustic Wild Rice & Sourdough Dressing

    Canadian Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Do you have your meal planned out? I love big family gatherings. This year, it'll just be our family of four for both Canadian and American Thanksgiving, but I know what I'll be making for both meals, this Rustic Wild Rice & Sourdough Dressing! It's my happy holiday side! The one, I can't wait to make a giant dishful because, LEFTOVERS, obviously!

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  • Dad’s Cereal Bowl is the ultimate gift for the cereal lover in your life. The perfect surprise for Father’s Day. A nostalgic craft that’s easy to make and super functional. Give him a thoughtful dish loaded with memories.

    Dad’s Cereal Bowl

    I'm not sure about you guys, but do you have fend for yourself nights? Those night's when I haven't prepared dinner and time's up, everyone's hungry. Well, in our house these are fend for yourself nights. It basically means we're eating leftovers, or it's a peanut butter sandwiches or something else super easy, but I'm not putting in any effort and definitely not cooking. My husband's go to meal on fend for yourself night is usually cereal. So with Father's Day around the corner, I knew getting his own Dad's Cereal bowl would be a huge hit for him.

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  • Easter Pom Pom Garland is a simple DIY craft using yarn that you can make this weekend. It'll add a little cheer to your holiday decor or even add a sweet pop of colour, now that spring has sprung, to your home.

    Easter Pom Pom Garland

    In no time, you can whip up this super cute Easter Pom Pom Garland. The pastel colours scream spring and this easy craft will add a sweet, cheerful touch to your decor. Hang this on your fireplace, a painting, the back of a chair. The possibilities are endless. It's so fun, I can see year-round pom pom garland, in my near future. A new version for each season, I could definitely jump on that band wagon.

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