This year we hosted my family for both Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve, and put out yummy things to nosh on each time. One of the items was a lovely cheese and crackers tray. I love cheese and crackers as an appy, so I made one for each get-together. But after New Year’s was…
No Fail Chicken Noodle Soup: A Great Recipe for Both Beginner Cooks AND Experienced Foodies!
My very sweet mother-in-law has been staying with us for a few weeks, to spend some time with her new grandbaby. Unfortunately she isn’t in the best health, so I’ve been trying to make nourishing meals that also pique her appetite. One day she really wasn’t feeling well, due to the side effects of the…
Shortbread Crumble Apple Pie, a Bonus Vegan Version, and my Christmas Baking Plans
A few weeks ago it was my father’s birthday, and as he always requests an apple pie instead of cake, that’s what I baked. But I love trying new things in the kitchen (plus one of my sisters is dairy-free) so I baked a Shortbread Crumble Apple Pie, instead of my Ultimate Caramel Crumb Apple…
Chocolate Caramel Ginger Cookies: The Perfect Cookie Mouthful
Last year I made Gingersnap Cookies, and used both powdered ginger and fresh ginger in the recipe — it had a delicious bite to it! This year I decided to up the ante, and added chocolate kisses. But I used caramel filled chocolate kisses, just to make it that much more special! The result? Chocolate…
Super-Easy Alphabet Soup
This week’s recipe is Super-Easy Alphabet Soup! I made a batch a few days before I went into labour, so you know it had to be easy to make as I was all out of energy at that point. It was so super easy, and also super delicious! Even the DH, who is somewhat souped-out…