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Smoked Chocolate Brownies
Maybe this is old news, but did you know that smokers can be operated just like ovens? You set a temperature, pre-heat it, and go. The difference is that the smoker is supposed to fill with smoke. (My oven sometimes fills with smoke too, but it is less predictable and I don’t want to talk…
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Classic Hermit Cookies
I’m always a bit suspicious about perfect-looking desserts. No doubt that sometimes desserts check all the boxes, gorgeous and delicious, but all too often taste is sacrificed for appearance. Not these cookies though. They are humble looking and could be passed over too easily, but don’t miss them! They are spicy, comforting, and perfect with…
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Cheesy and Saucy Butter Beans with Tofu
When your heart calls for pizza but your cardiologist demands beans, this dish will make everyone happy. This spaghetti pomodoro-inspired recipe comes together easily, gets just enough dishes dirty that there will be no doubt that it was home cooked, and makes an amazing dinner served with some really good bread. Makes: Main dish for…
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Maple Walnut Cake
Today is Canada Day, where we celebrate my home country. I wanted to make something delicious that recognizes some of our classic flavours, and maple and walnut were the first things that came to mind. This cake is inspired by the German bee-sting cake, made with honey and almonds. We have bees here, but a…
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Decadent Salted Chocolate and Dulce de Leche Tart
Someone told me once that the best pastry is the one that makes the cook swear. Well, get out the thesaurus because you will need some extra curse words for this tart. This tart is worth the swear jar contributions. All will be forgiven at the first bite. The tart shell is crisp, the layer…
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Herb Buns with Cheese and Apples
A little sweet, a little savoury, and a lot perfect for breakfast with a cup of coffee. These look fancy but come together with surprisingly little drama and are guaranteed (*) to impress even the pickiest of eaters. Makes: 12 buns Ingredients: Directions: Notes:
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The Truth About Hot Cross Buns: A Baking Revelation
This may be hard for you to hear. I normally try to stick to my lane and avoid the heavy topics, but I can’t stay silent about this any longer. I’ve learned about a falsehood that is perpetuated year after year, and it stops here. Every spring hot cross buns start popping up in bakeries…
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Banoffee Pie
There are two kinds of people in the world. You can identify them by saying “banoffee pie”. One kind of person will light up and grab a spoon, the other kind will look a little concerned and perhaps hand you a tissue. For the uninitiated, banoffee pie is a wonderfully soft, sweet pie, with layers…
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Dulce de Leche – 2 ways!
I didn’t originally plan to give you two different ways to make dulce de leche. Not that it isn’t wonderful, but one way to make it seemed like enough. However, the last time I made this I was so excited to use it as a cake filling I forgot to catch a photo of it…
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Cinnamon Maple Buns
Some days are bright, energetic and in-your-face. Those are the days for sticky cinnamon buns filled with gooey deliciousness. Other days are quiet, a little rainy maybe, where you just want to stay home and drink cup after cup of coffee alongside tender, not-too-sweet pastries. These are the buns for those days. Makes: 12 buns…
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