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Spice Cookies to Calm a Haunted Kitchen
Do strange things happen in your kitchen? Mysterious drafts, unexplained noises, objects going missing (especially chocolate chips)? I hate to break this news to you, but your kitchen might be just a teeny bit haunted. Don’t be embarrassed, it happens to the best of us, especially in late October. The good news is that there…
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Apple Crumble Pie with Pecan Topping (Dutch Apple Pie?)
I’ve always heard this kind of pie referred to as Dutch apple pie, although I have no idea whether this is accurate or not. I will say that wherever this apple pie comes from, the people who developed it are a patient bunch. I usually try to avoid 2 day recipes, but I’m sorry to…
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Thick and Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Parsnips and Carrots
This soup is substantial enough to keep you going for hours. It is also thick and comforting, with a hit of ginger that will warm you up from the inside out. And did I mention how pretty it looks? Just a friendly reminder that this is a soup recipe, not a science lab, so no…
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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…
Measure With Your Heart 