Amazing Recipes
This is such an easy savory cheese pie recipe. I don't think cheese pies are as popular here in North America as they are in Europe and especially Turkey. There are so many variations of cheese pies, but I found a very easy way for me to make these. Whenever I make them. my husband … [Read more...]
I've been really sick this weekend with a sore throat and the last thing I wanted to do is cook. But I was in the mood for some donuts. :) I wanted something different though, and surfing through the web I came across this African donuts recipe. I was delighted. Don't get me wrong, most donuts … [Read more...]
I don't know what to call this. I've thought and thought about it. So I'm stuck with Chocolate  Blueberry Jam Pull Aparts. Why? I have no idea. But who cares what it's called. It's freaking amazing! You know, there's a bakery close by here, Cob's Bakery, and every once in a while after work … [Read more...]
Have you ever watched the show "The Best Thing I Ever Made/Ate"? Well I love to watch that show. Most of the stuff on there looks fairly complicated, but Duff Goldman was on the show and he said the best thing he ever made and ate is his family's apple strudel. The reason this stood out to me is … [Read more...]
It's been a gorgeous weekend here in Calgary, sunny and the temperature has been great. These are the days when I love being here. It actually feels like spring! I'm not fooling myself, I know more snow is to come, but for now I am happy. So to celebrate such a great weekend, I decided to make a … [Read more...]
I finally did it! I made baklava! I've been wanting to make it for a long time but have always been scared of making it, thinking it is really difficult to make. Well I was wrong, baklava couldn't be easier to make. Oh and it turned out so good, I can't stop eating it. I was thinking of taking it to … [Read more...]
'I stopped believing in Santa Claus when I was six. Mother took me to see him in a department store and he asked for my autograph.' ~Shirley Temple I'm going to be posting a lot of cookie recipes in the next few weeks. Trust me when I say this is my favorite time of the year, I cannot wait for … [Read more...]
I love anything with cheese in it, especially cheese pastries, pies, well anything that's baked. I made these pastries savory, but I needed to put something in the middle so I decided to go with a little bit of blueberry jam. The rest of the pastry is savory and it's just so good. I used feta and … [Read more...]
Although I don't enjoy the cold weather (yet I live in Calgary, go figure), I do love the fall colors and this tart is perfect for this time of year. I made this tart with pears, but it can easily be done with peaches, nectarines, apricots or apples. Usually I'm not big on tarts, but I do think … [Read more...]
These peach and cherry tarts make for such a stunning dessert that you can literally whip up in a few minutes. It's perfect for when you have unannounced guests, or when you just have a sweet tooth and want something in a hurry. This is why I love puff pastry. It's just so versatile. The … [Read more...]
Last weekend we had a long weekend here in Canada, Monday was Civic day also called Heritage Day. I love long weekends. On Sunday my sister, her husband and my gorgeous little nephew came over. I can't wait for that little guy to grow older so I can bake for him all kinds of cookies and other … [Read more...]
Well I must say I've always sort of been afraid of making apple pie because I was afraid of making the pastry. Â So I decided to research it, and I realized that really the pastry is easy to make, just a few simple ingredients. Â I mean I've made apple pie before with puff pastry and yeah, it's … [Read more...]
Well my husband asks me all the time when am I going to make him some chicken pot pie and I always put it off thinking that it's such a huge job. Well I decided to try and see if it's really such a big deal, so my husband went grocery shopping and bought all the ingredients I needed. To … [Read more...]
