Tiramisu is one of those desserts that always feels a little magical. I make a lot of sweets, yet I don’t usually have a strong sweet tooth. Still, present me with tiramisu and I’ll happily dig in every time. The combination of cookies soaked in coffee and rum, a silky mascarpone filling that’s sweet with … Read more

Visit our Bread Recipes page for more fantastic homemade breads! Fresh bread is one of life’s simple pleasures — and it’s even better when shared. One Hour Swedish Limpa Bread is a fast, flavorful take on classic Swedish rye: slightly sweet and gently scented with orange zest and toasted fennel seed. It’s ideal for toasting … Read more

Visit our Bread Recipes page for more wonderful homemade bread recipes! I’ll be honest: this is not the most climate-friendly recipe to make during a heatwave, but sometimes cravings win. If you’re longing for something cheesy, bacony, bready and downright comforting, this Bacon Cheddar Bubble Bread answers the call. Using a few simple ingredients—refrigerated bread … Read more

Weekly Meal Plan Week 61 – Ten talented bloggers bring you a full week of recipes, including dinners, side dishes, and desserts. Penne and Vegetables with Chicken Sausage – Lemons for Lulu Cheddar-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin – Barefeet in the Kitchen Grilled Stuffed Eggplant Boats – Wishes & Dishes Slow Cooker Olive Garden-Style Chicken Gnocchi Soup … Read more

Visit our Bread Recipes page for more fantastic homemade breads! I have an enduring love affair with bread. It isn’t just the joy of pulling off a steaming heel, spreading cold sweet cream butter over it, sinking my teeth into the tender crumb and hearing the crust shatter—those alone are enough to keep me devoted. … Read more

  I only have so much virtue in me. I try to eat well and feed my family wholesome meals, and most days I do a decent job. But sometimes my reserves run out—after a long day of parenting, keeping promises, and tidying the house—and I collapse into something indulgent like this recipe. Some recipes … Read more

I have no illusions about my family’s eating habits. Some are a little quirky. For example, when my sons were 10, 8, 6, 4 and 2, we served onigiri at their joint birthday party. Not unusual in Japan, of course, but we were in Western New York. Most of the kids and parents were intrigued … Read more

Orange Olive Oil Cake with Candied Oranges is one of the best things I’ve ever eaten, and I’m not usually a cake person. Many cakes are dry, overly sweet, or bland — and I definitely don’t love frosting — but this cake changed my mind. It’s bright with orange flavor, moist without being soggy, has … Read more

Hot Maple Bourbon Apple Cider blends richly flavored apple cider with smoky bourbon and a touch of dark maple syrup for a warming, indulgent fall drink. Last weekend my sisters and I were texting. Christina, who lives in Virginia, sent a photo of a gallon jug of dark Grade B maple syrup propped upside down … Read more

This whole wheat pizza dough yields our family’s favourite pizza crust: crispy yet chewy, full of flavour, and sturdy enough to hold any toppings. Why make pizza dough with whole wheat? I get it—pizza isn’t exactly a health food. But whole wheat brings more protein and nutrients than white flour and, more importantly for this … Read more