When it comes to holiday baking, there are a few tried and true favourites that my family absolutely can’t live without. Benjamin always requests his favourite No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars. And Zackary and my husband are both fans of my foolproof Butterscotch Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies. But personally, my favourite holiday treats must have …
Make This Easy Pumpkin Cream Cheese Roll for a Hit Holiday Dessert Read More »
I’ve always thought of mustard as a bit of a magical ingredient. Just a small amount turns an ordinary food into something extra special, whether I’m adding classic Heinz Yellow Mustard to a hot dog or putting a half-teaspoon of mustard powder into my egg salad sandwich filling. But my favourite variety of mustard, both …
Easy Glazed Maple Mustard Salmon Recipe is Perfect for Summer Read More »
Is there anything better than a bite of creamy, dreamy, melt-in-your-mouth milk chocolate? I don’t think so, and when I decide to indulge in a treat, chocolate is usually my first choice. So, when I find a new way to enjoy my favourite flavour, I can’t wait to dig in. And this summer, there’s a …
New Hershey’s Chocolate Pudding Lets You Indulge Your Inner Chocoholic Read More »
If there’s one thing that I’ve learned during the last few years, it’s that life is much easier when I have a few pantry staples on hand to whip up a quick meal. I love cooking up pasta sauce but with one boy in soccer and another in baseball, making sauce from scratch just isn’t …
Easy Tomato Parmesan Pizza Sticks Recipe with Tomato Dipping Sauce Read More »
When it comes to holiday desserts, there’s nothing quite as show-stopping as a cheesecake. Creamy, decadent and unexpectedly versatile, it’s the ultimate dessert for any special occasion. And of course, a great cheesecake has to be made with Philadelphia Cream Cheese! The flavour and texture guarantee perfect results every time, even for a cheesecake-making novice!
I absolutely love holiday baking, and I’ve mentioned before that I often go overboard making sweet treats for family and friends during the holidays. But because I’m a busy mom, I do tend to favour quick and easy recipes over fussy and finicky ones. In fact, one of my favourites has always been a simple …
September is always a busy month for our family, but that’s never been more true than it is this year! Putting the boys in a new school in a new city, preparing for a work transfer and a house purchase and, to top it all off, we’re all flying to Ontario in less than a …
Easy Spicy Baked Chicken Parmesan Recipe Makes a Quick Hearty Dinner on a Busy Day Read More »
Is there anything better than a refreshing summer beverage? Whether I’m making a pitcher of fruity punch for the whole family to enjoy or a tasty weekend cocktail for myself, summer drinks are always a treat. And now, Kraft Canada has a way to make summer refreshment even easier with its new KraftHeinz Liquid Enhancers! …
It’s no secret that I absolutely love Philadelphia Cream Cheese. I love it in cheesecake, on bagels, in dips and occasionally even just scooped right out of the tub. And even though I’m a big fan of original Philly, I also have so much fun creating new recipes with the many different flavoured Philly cream …
Celebrate the Long Weekend with a Super Easy Buffalo Bacon Cheddar Dip Recipe Read More »
I am a huge fan of holiday food and while I’ve got a special place in my heart for Christmas sweets and treats of all kinds, I have to admit that as an adult, there’s another type of holiday food that I love even more…appetizers! In fact, our family’s Christmas Eve tradition is to put …
Festive Mexican Layered Dip Makes a Perfect Holiday Appetizer Read More »
I make no secret about how much I love Halloween. Every year is a new chance to create some fun themed treats, put out amazing decorations and enjoy all things spooky. But one thing I’ve always believed is that Halloween fun at home doesn’t have to mean sugar overload. After all, kids will have enough …
Serve Up a Simple and Spooky Mini Mummy Pizza Recipe this Halloween Read More »
Fall has always been a busy season for my family, and I have to admit that in the past that’s sometimes resulted in my serving a little more convenience food to my boys than I’d like. I love cooking but I often felt like I didn’t have time to create a tasty, home-cooked supper after …
Quick and Healthy Pico de Gallo Baked Mexican Fish Recipe for Busy Weekdays Read More »
September is apple season and to me, that always means apple crisp! Crisps are one of my all-time favourite desserts and while I love the tart rhubarb crisps that I often make in the spring, I also adore a sweet and spicy apple crisp when fall arrives. This year, Kraft Canada is featuring a variety …
Celebrate Fall with a Salted Caramel Apple Crisp Recipe Read More »
The first day of school is less than a week away here in Saskatchewan, but I’m holding onto summer as hard as I can! And with highs of around plus 30 degrees all week, that’s not hard to do right now. To make the most of the last few days of our vacation, I really …
The End of Summer is Extra Sweet with No-Churn S’mores Ice Cream Read More »
In less than a week, the closing date for my house sale will be here and I’ll be saying goodbye to my childhood home forever. Having lived in the same house almost my entire life, it’s an emotional time for me. But it’s also a busy one since the house has accumulated so much over …
Tuna and Feta Bean Salad Recipe is Perfect Picnic Fare Read More »
I love cooking up special treats for special occasions, and with Canada Day coming up so quickly, I couldn’t resist making something tasty to celebrate our country! The Kraft Canada website is always a go-to resource for me when I want delicious Canada Day recipes and its Jell-O based Flag Cake is a treat I’ve …
Maple Leaf Cupcakes Make an Easy and Delicious Canada Day Treat Read More »
One of my very favourite gifts to give during the holiday season is something I’ve made myself, and since I love to cook that usually means something to eat! Kraft products are a staple in my kitchen when the holidays roll around, whether I’m making my famous Chocolate Peanut Butter Squares or a tasty Marshmallow …
Easy and Delicious White Chocolate Cranberry Squares Make a Great Edible Gift Read More »
I love to cook but most of the time, quick and easy is the name of the game in this house. And that’s especially true when June arrives! Between field trips, end-of-year parties, Zackary’s birthday and the normal work and activities that fill our lives, there simply isn’t a lot of extra time for cooking …
Frozen Pudding Dots and Other Easy Recipes from Kraft Food Hacks Read More »
It’s no secret that I am an absolute cheesecake fanatic, so whether I’m making a light and fruity No Bake Berry Cheesecake or a sinfully rich and flavourful Dark Chocolate Ginger cheesecake, I know that the delicious dessert won’t last long once it’s ready to eat. In fact, I’ve been known to sometimes have cheesecake …
Enter Your Favourite Cheesecake in the Philly Canada Cheesecake of the Year Contest Read More »
The ground is covered in snow and the wind is icy cold, but spring is here and I am going to enjoy it one way or another! One of my favourite things about spring is the food and fortunately, I don’t need to wait for sunshine and warm weather to indulge in fresh spring flavours…even …
Welcome Spring with Maple-Balsamic Salmon Fillets and Strawberry & Goat Cheese Salad Read More »
I don’t know what it is about the month of February, but for some reason I find it to be a month of high energy for me. Maybe it’s because I’m so tired of being indoors all winter that I just have to start moving any way I can. Or maybe it’s the early energizing …
Celebrate Heart Health Month with a Healthy Shepherd’s Pie Recipe Read More »
