Garlic Scapes Butter
Garlic scapes have such a short window every summer — if you blink, you’ll miss them. But if you get your hands on a bunch, this compound butter is hands-down the best thing you can make with them. It takes less than 10 minutes, uses only three ingredients, and the result is a silky, vibrant green butter that works beautifully on just about everything: fresh pasta, crusty bread, grilled steak, roasted vegetables — you name it. Make a big batch, freeze it in logs, and you’ll be pulling it out all year long.
Read MoreHow to Make Modeling Chocolate for Decorating Cakes, Cupcakes, Cookies
Modeling chocolate is perfect for covering cakes, cupcakes, or cookies. You can sculpt it into shapes, press into silicone molds, make decorative flowers or all kinds of toppers for your cakes or cupcakes. It’s the perfect alternative if you don’t want to use fondant and it tastes so much better as … Read More
10 Irresistible Christmas Tree Cupcakes
Today’s post is all about Christmas Tree Cupcakes! From classic cupcakes covered with green frosting to cheesecake trees stuffed inside cupcakes to festive cupcake trees. I mean, who can resist cupcakes? Especially when they’re so pretty! Making these cupcakes would be the perfect family … Read More
Homemade Raffaello Snowmen
Winter is officially here and the holidays are just around the corner so I thought I’d share with you the cutest, the easiest and most delicious treat you can make for your kids this season – my special Homemade Raffaello Snowmen. And if you haven’t noticed already I have “a thing” for snowmen made … Read More
Red Velvet Naked Cake with Drunken Cherries for Our 5th Wedding Anniversary
If you’ve seen my previous post with 14 Fabulous Wedding Cakes with Modern Flair, you probably know that two weeks ago we celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary. I was super busy that week so I decided to make a very simple, yet special, Red Velvet Naked Cake with Drunken Cherries and Cream Cheese … Read More
Balsamic Oven-Roasted Rainbow Carrots
Most times the easiest recipes are the most popular in our family. These Balsamic Oven-Roasted Rainbow Carrots are super easy to make, healthy and full of flavour and colour. Just toss them with balsamic vinegar and olive oil, season to taste and pop them in the oven for 30-40 minutes until just … Read More
14 Fabulous Wedding Cakes with Modern Flair
Today we’re celebrating our 5th wedding anniversary and 14th years since we’ve been together. Yes, I married my high school sweetheart and I couldn’t be happier! From debating over math homework during the high school years, to immigrating to Canada when we were just 19, to teaming up as spouses and … Read More
A Timeless Classic: Mom’s Stuffed Bell Peppers
As the saying goes, "There's nothing quite like mom's cooking." And when it comes to cherished family recipes, there's a special place in our hearts for those that have been passed down through generations. Today, I want to share with you a delightful culinary gem that has been a staple in my family … Read More
Teddy Bear Fondant Cake Topper Tutorial
As promised, here is the full tutorial for making the cutest Teddy Bear Fondant Cake Topper, the one I showed you in Part I of my Safari / Jungle Themed First Birthday Party post. Here are all the posts from Daniel’s birthday party in case you missed them: Part I – Dessert Ideas Part II … Read More
Pumpkin Muffins with Cream Cheese Filling and Cinnamon Pecan Topping
It wouldn’t be Fall in our house without a pumpkin dessert! My mom’s all-time favorite pumpkin recipes – oven-roasted pumpkin and a super easy pumpkin pie recipe that I’ll share with you one day. Well this past weekend I decided to test out a different pumpkin dessert recipe, something simple but … Read More