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Homemade Apple Pie & 10 Minute Easy Pie Crust

When we bought our house 4 years ago, we were unaware that 2 of the 3 trees in our back yard were apple trees… and boy were we surprised when we started growing hundreds of apples!! They are like little bombs falling from the trees this time of year and if your not careful youContinue reading “Homemade Apple Pie & 10 Minute Easy Pie Crust”

BBQ Chicken Dry Rub

Looking for a quick and simple way to make BBQ chicken – look not further! You have to try this dry rub, it is truly amazing and packed with flavour! Dry rubs are a favourite of mine, you put on (in this case chicken) and start cooking right away, no need to wait and marinateContinue reading “BBQ Chicken Dry Rub”

Potato Pancakes

If you are a potato fan like us in our house, you will love these potato pancakes – I promise! Potato Pancakes may not be the healthiest thing on the planet, as you do need to fry them but, they are probably one of the most delicious! I really don’t like to fry food, IContinue reading “Potato Pancakes”

15 Minute Peanut Butter Cookies

If you are in the mood for some peanut butter cookies but not up for the “process” of making cookies – these are perfect. These are also a fun recipe to make with your kids. They take such a short amount of time and only use 3 ingredients. Honestly, I wish I had known aboutContinue reading “15 Minute Peanut Butter Cookies”

Almost Loaded Creamy Macaroni Salad

Pasta salad is my ultimate comfort food – there is just something about it that keeps making you want more, that’s if it is done right! I love making macaroni salad and having it in my fridge… But I find every time I open the fridge I am grabbing a spoon and digging in –Continue reading “Almost Loaded Creamy Macaroni Salad”

Raisin Butter Tarts

These are the perfect treat any time, quick and easy to make and they make your home smell delicious while baking! There are a number of different recipes for Butter Tarts, I have a handful that I truly enjoy to make – however these ones in particular are 9 times out of 10 what IContinue reading “Raisin Butter Tarts”

Dill Pickle Potato Salad

This Dill Pickle Potato Salad is sure to impress at your next family get together or BBQ! You may be thinking pickles and potatoes? But I promise it is a very tasty side dish! Potato salads are perfect – you can make ahead and they will last in the fridge for 3-4 days. It canContinue reading “Dill Pickle Potato Salad”

Cream Puffs

In the mood for something sweet, but not to sweet? This is a treat you need to try! I promise it will not disappoint. We are going camping next week and I like to take along some homemade goodies for us; today was a windy day so we were stuck in the house. So, IContinue reading “Cream Puffs”

Celebration Chicken

I am all about tasty and simplicity when it comes to cooking. I love using my oven to cook and take advantage of it every chance I can. I have the set it and forget it mentality when it comes down to it, I don’t mind standing in front of the stove but lets faceContinue reading “Celebration Chicken”

Fresh Herb Preservation & Storage

I love my fresh herbs, I use almost daily for a added flavour to something or another. There is nothing better then a pretty garnish on top of a beautiful dish with the added value of some fresh flavour. In the summer months I grow plenty of my own herbs that I can pick offContinue reading “Fresh Herb Preservation & Storage”