Have you ever wanted to bake some delicious cookies? Every holiday season, it seems customary for many people to spend time doing fun activities, such as baking. As you can see, the holiday season is the perfect time to prepare desserts with friends and family. But if you are like me, baking can be a…
Like every family during the holidays, my family has certain traditions that make the holidays feel complete! One of these traditions is baking cinnamon rolls while watching holiday movies. As a result, I have practiced and developed my cinnamon roll making skills over several years. Today, I want to share this recipe with you so…
With Christmas fast approaching, it’s important to get into holiday spirit. What better way than to warm up by the fireplace with a cozy, steaming mug of gingerbread latte? Gingerbread latte is a classic Christmas time favourite, and for good reason too. The perfect blend of sweet and spicy– what could you want more? Well,…
Time taken to write post: 40 minutes If you’ve ever wanted to try cookie dough but hesitated because of the possible risks involved, here’s your solution! Try out this recipe for 4 portions! Ingredients: 2 Cups of flour 1 Cup of brown sugar 1 Cup of softened butter 2 Tablespoons of milk 1 Teaspoon of…
The Disney Parks blog finally shared the recipe for the infamous churros sold at Disneyland! Since customers can’t be at the parks all the time (especially during COVID-19), Disney helped make one aspect of the Disneyland experience attainable to the masses by sharing this recipe: Ingredients: 1 Cup of Water 8 Tablespoons of butter 1/2…
Butter chicken is probably my favourite dish to make when I have some time on hand. It’s easy to make, and although it’s not a quick dinner, it’s worth the time. It involves cubes of boneless chicken submerged in rich curry sauce. It’s usually eaten with naan (a type of bread) or white rice. …
My family and I did not like beets— that is, until this recipe came along. The earthy, sweet, salty, sour and creamy notes of the salad make for a delectable, healthy dish. That it is visually beautiful is another plus! Without further ado, here is my recipe. Ingredients (For 4 servings) 4 raw beets (2…
This creamy mushroom pasta dish is one of the first pastas I ever made and it has quickly become my family’s (especially my brother’s) favourite. It only takes around 20 minutes and is sure to satisfy all your cravings! Ingredients (for 4 servings): 1.25 cups of dried short pasta (any shape will work) Half a…
French desserts continued and the two-part series concluded! Feast your eyes on this post’s visual serving of treats. Additionally, if you’re tempted to taste some yourself, I’ve also included links to recipes and/or local shops you can support (for those living in Calgary). Here’s a link to Pâtisserie – Part 1 if you missed it…
I wanted to share one of my most delicious yet simple recipes: noodle soup. I made this dish for my family on multiple occasions and it is always a surefire hit. Even better, this is not the kind of recipe that takes 8 hours to painstakingly create a homemade broth. In fact, it only takes…
With warm weather (hopefully) around the corner, it’s a perfect time to spend your at-home days learning how to make one of our favorite summertime desserts. Scientists have found that just a spoonful of this popular dessert lights up the same pleasure centre in the brain as winning a game or listening to your favorite…
I love to bake! While I hold cakes and cookies close to my heart, I especially love trying a variety of recipes from a variety of cultures. In fact, it has been even more fun since my family got an electric mixer, and I don’t have to sweat 30 minutes over 1 meringue using the…
Spring is finally here!! Those of us in Calgary have felt the recent change in temperature. The snow has melted and the days have never felt sunnier. But with this comes a challenge…. How should you stay cool? I mean, you could have ice cream but why not find a healthier alternative that not only…
A few months ago, I had an intense craving for peanut butter while I was looking for good Christmas cookie recipes. After a bit of Googling, I came up with an amazing recipe for peanut butter cookies. These cookies are super fast and easy to make, don’t require a lot of ingredients, and taste delicious!…
I love cookies and milk, but I also love cake. This is why some very, very difficult problems arise when I am craving a fudgy chocolate cake, but I only have cookies in my pantry and milk in my fridge. What could I do to satisfy my tastebuds with the limited ingredients I have? Thankfully for…