Desserts and Treats

Gluten-Free Turtles Brownies Made Easy with Enjoy Life Baking Mixes

January 19, 2016 by Kathryn 115 Comments

One of the biggest downsides of dietary restrictions is missing out on tasty treats. I have an allergy to raw mushrooms and even though I discovered it in my tween years and haven’t eaten them since, I still miss the delicious marinated mushrooms my mom used to make for potlucks. I can only imagine how much harder it is to find tasty snacks and treats with an allergy to gluten, dairy or nuts!

That’s why I’m so happy Enjoy Life baking mixes have come to Canada. This line of mixes and gluten-free flour lets those with dietary restrictions or allergies indulge in some of the tasty foods that most of us take for granted. From pancakes to muffins to pizza, these mixes help make restricted eating fun!

I recently received an assortment of Enjoy Life products to test out and I couldn’t wait to get cooking. I’d just tried a scrumptious Caramel Nut Brownie on a press trip and wanted to recreate it in a gluten-free version using the Enjoy Life Brownie Mix. And so my Gluten-Free Turtles Brownies were born! [Read more…]

Wow Guests this Christmas with 4 Best Ever Cheesecake Recipes #whatscooking

December 16, 2015 by Kathryn 3 Comments

When it comes to holiday entertaining, having a dessert table that impresses is a must for me! I love baking up tasty cookies, candy and cakes and I tend to go a little overboard when it comes to making Christmas goodies. I have a long list of must-make treats for the holidays, and something I always include on a tray of desserts is cheesecake! Not only is it a delicious and versatile crowd-pleaser, it’s also my very favourite dessert!

If you’re looking for the perfect cheesecake recipe for your dessert table, look no further! These four scrumptious cheesecakes are sure to be a hit with your guests no matter what their tastes. Pick up some Philadelphia Brick Cream Cheese, choose your favourite and cook up something tasty for your upcoming holiday party!

Ginger Dark Chocolate Chunk Cheesecake

Blending chunks of dark chocolate and candied ginger results in a cheesecake with a distinctly festive flavour. But to kick it up an extra notch for holiday feasting, the crunchy gingersnap crust is a must! Topped with a dark chocolate glaze, this cheesecake is one that guests won’t be able to resist! [Read more…]

Holiday Chocolate Cherry Biscotti with PAM No Residue

December 12, 2015 by Kathryn 18 Comments

As somebody that loves to bake, I’m pretty serious about protecting my bakeware. Keeping cookie sheets, muffin tins and pie pans in good condition means I’m always ready to cook up something delicious. So when I had the chance to see how I could keep my pans in better shape by using PAM cooking spray, I couldn’t resist the chance.

Since I wanted to make biscotti for Christmas anyways, I bought two cookie sheets especially for the test and got ready to pit PAM cooking spray against a no-name competitor. But first, I needed to whip up my very favourite Chocolate Cherry Biscotti!

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Cook Up Christmas Magic with these 4 Holiday Squares and Shows-Giveaway #StreamTeam #NetfliXmas

December 10, 2015 by Kathryn 118 Comments

If there’s two things that get me in the holiday spirit, it’s Christmas baking and Christmas movies! We have plenty of favourites of both in this house, so if you’re looking for some new recipes to try and some great Netflix entertainment to watch while you’re baking, here are my top four picks for Holiday Squares and Shows!

1) Chocolate Peanut Butter Squares / The Search for Santa Paws

One of my holiday standbys, I love these squares because they’re so quick to whip up. Simply blend peanut butter, butter, graham crumbs and icing sugar together, press it into a pan and top it with melted chocolate. Then let the chocolate set and enjoy! These squares are an irresistible combination of peanut butter and chocolate that are almost too sweet to handle. And that’s exactly what you’ll get when you watch Disney’s The Search for Santa Paws. Combining puppies and Christmas is sure to put a smile on your face, and watching the adventures of these adorable dogs is one of the sweetest things you’ll experience this Christmas! [Read more…]

Foolproof No Bake Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies

December 7, 2015 by Kathryn 35 Comments

There’s no question that the holidays are a busy time of year. And between school concerts, parties, shopping and visits from family, even the calmest, most collected parent can start to get a little frazzled.

That’s why I depend on a number of holiday sanity savers to get me through the Christmas season stress-free and ready to celebrate. From foolproof holiday sweets to streamlined shopping done online, the holidays don’t have to feel hurried!

butterscotch-oatmeal-cookies

One of my family’s favourite quick and easy holiday treats is my famous No Bake Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies. My oldest son insists that I make them every Christmas. Friends and extended family will gobble them up when they’re on a tray of assorted cookies. And, I must admit, I love the little morsels of butterscotch goodness too! [Read more…]