Cherry Delight Bars

A spring favourite made with buttery graham cracker base, cherries, coconut, and fluffy pink icing, these Cherry Delight bars will have you dreaming of spring and all things Easter. Cherry Delight Bars Cherry Delight Bars start with a graham cracker base A middle layer of coconut, maraschino cherries and sweetened condensed milk Bake for 20 …

Root Soup Recipe

Today I’m sharing a recipe that won first place in a Saltscapes magazine contest (submitted by Alan Hamilton of Tusket, NS).  I saw this root soup recipe and immediately knew it would be delicious.  Feel free to get creative with the sausage depending on your preferences.  And you can use sausage meat or just cut …

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

For me, there is nothing better than cookies (made with butter, of course) fresh from the oven, enjoyed warm with a glass of milk. And these soft, chewy oatmeal raisin cookies certainly do not disappoint.  You can add nuts (1/2 cup) like pecans if you wish but we prefer ours with just raisins.  A crowd …

Sausage Skillet Meal with Charred Bread

This Sausage Skillet Meal with Charred Bread, was a recipe that I saw done on a Rachael Ray show last year.  It felt like a comfort food night, so I made it just recently and decided it was share-worthy.  I made some modifications, because our family likes sweet peppers rather than hot peppers, but feel …

Crockpot Pulled Pork Sandwiches

It’s so nice to spend weekends relaxing and not stressing about meals.  This Crockpot Pulled Pork Sandwiches recipe is one you will appreciate when you want to enjoy good comfort food on a weekend, or even on a weekday when you want to just come home and kick off your shoes and sit down to …

Snowman Cheese Ball Recipe

Tis the season for gathering with friends and family and at the center of those is often the food. Put on a delicious pot of soup, some Christmas punch,  fun desserts and you’re all set. When it comes to appetizers, why not go for something merry this year?  Cheese balls make an easy appetizer for your holiday …

Pumpkin Roll Bars

Remember we did the pumpkin roll with cream cheese?   I know some of you didn’t try it, because …. well…  it had to be rolled up jelly roll style, and you really didn’t believe me when I said it was easy.   Well, now I’ve found the perfect solution.  Pumpkin roll bars have all the cheesy, …

Sweet Potato Casserole – A Fall Favourite

Fall is all about family feasts, falling leaves, pumpkins, frosty mornings, and comfort food.   Today I have a recipe for a sweet potato casserole, a fall favourite, that will warm up your insides!!  It’s sweet, and almost like a dessert, but makes a perfect side dish for a roast turkey dinner, pork, or beef.  If …

Pumpkin Pecan Cake Roll

It’s fall, and time for all things pumpkin!  Today I’m sharing a pumpkin pecan cake roll recipe that has become a favourite autumn tradition, and offers a change from traditional pumpkin pie.  Don’t be scared off by the fact that it’s cake roll style — it is an extremely easy recipe, and the finished product …

Crockpot Honey Garlic Pork

September means back to school time for most, and if you are like me, you need a few recipes with some really quick prep.  It’s also a great time to get the crockpot out and put to use. With some meal planning and adding a few slow cooker recipes, your week can feel much more manageable …