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Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal with Lentils
I am a big fan of dessert for breakfast, but sometimes I want to feel like I’m making a grown-up breakfast decision. This recipe blurs the line between oatmeal and carrot cake. It is warm, spicy, and just the right amount of sweet. It also has enough protein and fibre to get you through a…
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Sourdough “Discard” Chocolate Chip Cookies
Even though I lived through the Great Sourdough Explosion of 2020, it took me a long time to get aboard this trend. Many jars of starter have missed out on their ultimate calling, only to become sad slime at the back of the fridge. This summer though, my friend M gave me the most durable…
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Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup
September is a funny season, at least in my part of the world. Mornings and evenings are cold, tempting us to succumb to fall fashion and bring out the boots and sweaters. By lunchtime the days can be even warmer than at the height of summer and we might regret those choices. This soup is…
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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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