If you’re anything like me, you get this wild craving for something chewy, chocolatey, and—around the holidays—a little bit pepperminty. Well, these Chewy White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies? They’re my go-to when the peppermint bark starts running low. First time I baked these, half of them disappeared before they even made it to a plate. Even …

Let Me Tell You About the Time I Discovered ‘Christmas Crack’ You know how every family has that holiday treat that seems to disappear faster than you can say “grab a napkin”? For us, it’s Christmas Crack. I remember the first time I made it—I was lured in by the ridiculous name and the idea …

Alright—first thing you should know about these cherry hand pies: I started making ’em because I was way too lazy (or maybe hungry) to fuss over a proper pie. It was one of those muggy summer afternoons, and my cousin Lily and I were poking around trying to beat the heat. She actually tried to …

So Here’s the Deal with These Peppermint Brownies… If you’ve ever had one of those days (the kind where your to-do list seems to breed overnight like bunnies), you know what it’s like to crave something sweet and minty; enter my Easy Peppermint Brownies Recipe. I probably make these more around December, but honestly, my …

Let’s Talk Pancakes: My Weekend Ritual Gone Slightly Awry You know how weekends have that hazy, anything-goes feeling? Well, for me, Saturday isn’t really Saturday until I’ve made a batch of these fluffy American pancakes. I started making these after moving out on my own – mostly because I missed my mum’s epic stack (hers …

Can I Tell You About the Time I Tried to Serve Pot Pie to My Picky Aunt? So there’s this funny thing with pot pies (at least in my house): it feels like the grand finale of all my fridge-clean-out ambitions. Picture it—rainy Thursday, my aunt arrives with her infamous “I don’t do green things” …

Let Me Tell You About This Cozy Classic Alright, before we get into the nitty-gritty of Melt Away Creamy Cabbage Potatoes + Carrots, let me just say — this dish takes me straight back to my grandma’s kitchen, all linoleum floors and that oddly comforting smell of cooked cabbage (which, by the way, is way …

This Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf Has a Spot in My Heart (and Freezer… Sometimes) Let me tell you—the first time I made a Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf, I was not expecting it to become my unofficial ‘welcome committee’ treat. My neighbour Sheila dropped by during the bake, smelled the citrus wafting down the hall, and …

Let Me Tell You Why I’m Obsessed With These Cookies If you ever find yourself staring into the pantry late at night, craving something sweet but refusing to deal with a mountain of dishes, listen—I’ve been there, mate. My first batch of these 4 ingredient peanut butter cookies happened on a rainy Saturday afternoon when …

Apple Crumble Muffins – Like A Hug In Muffin Form Alright, so here’s the thing: I started making these easy apple crumble muffins because my little niece once declared muffins were just cupcakes trying to be healthy. (She is, ahem, not wrong). One rainy school night, I was out of icing but had apples that …