Breakfast Bake {Recipe}

I make this "Breakfast Bake" for just about every special occasion we celebrate. Christmas, Easter, overnight guests, brunch, whenever we are in the mood for this easy dish I will whip it up.  It is a "go to" dish in our home and once you make it, will soon become a standard in your home too! Perfect served with cut up fresh fruit, cinnamon rolls and lots of freshly brewed coffee! … [Read more...]

Cinnamon Rolls {Recipe}

I made these cinnamon rolls on the weekend.  They are simple and very quick to make and pair perfectly with your morning coffee or afternoon tea! Next time you are hosting a brunch or just looking for something sweet and special for a weekend or weekday treat, this will quickly become your "go to" recipe! … [Read more...]

Beef in Beer ~ Delicious! {with Recipe Link}

I have made this recipe, Beef in Beer, on several occasions and have absolutely LOVED it each time.  It is from Laura Calder's book, French Taste, Elegant Everyday Eating.  The aroma in the kitchen as this is cooking is amazing, your mouth will be watering the entire time, the taste, unbelievably good and the beef just falls apart it is so tender! … [Read more...]

Flaky Homemade Biscuits {Recipe}

A simple to make, flaky and delicious biscuit recipe.  Great on its own with butter or jam or use it in your next recipe that calls for biscuits...like Strawberry Shortcake...YUM! … [Read more...]

Nanaimo Bars: A Canadian Treat {Brief History and Recipe}

According to many, this bar originated in Nanaimo, British Columbia. Mabel Jenkins, a local women from Cowichan Bay, submitted the recipe to the annual Ladysmith and Cowichan Women's Institute Cookbook. This cookbook was sold in the early 1950s in the region as a fundraiser. It became popular in many of the province's households, especially in company towns, and was sold in many of the coffee shops on Nanaimo's Commercial Street. Tourists in the region came to refer to these as "Nanaimo … [Read more...]

Butter Chicken ~ A Delicious and Easy Recipe

Prior to making this recipe, the only time I had Butter Chicken it was blistering hot, there was so much heat I was only able to eat a couple bites. Last weekend my daughter suggested we try making Butter Chicken, I was a little hesitant at first, but figured we could control the heat factor, so we decided it would be fun to give it a try. I am now totally addicted!  This recipe it is pretty simple and unbelievably good! … [Read more...]

“52 Breads in 2013″ – #9 Pita Bread

Please join me in giving a warm Canadian welcome to "Life without Lemons".  Originally hailing from the UK and now living in Canada, we are very excited to announce that, Elyse with her fabulous "52  Breads in 2013" will be our weekly guest blogger.  If you are looking for some fabulous bread recipes, drop by each week and see what delicious bread Elyse has baked in her kitchen. … [Read more...]

Beef Rib Roast {#Recipes}

~ Beef Rib Roast  ~ Just in time for holiday entertaining, here is a great recipe from the Taste of Home: Best Loved Recipes book.  {Reprinted with permission} … [Read more...]

Kellogg’s Vanilla Mocha Fudge

I have found myself in a bit of a Christmas baking rut; so last week I went through my recipes and cookbooks searching for inspiration...nothing!!  Then I remembered a little recipe booklet that was included in a holiday goody box I had recently received from Kellogg's and...BINGO!! … [Read more...]

Chocolate Yule Log {Recipe}

Chocolate Yule Log ~ Just in time for holiday entertaining, here is a great recipe from the Taste of Home: Best Loved Recipes book.  {Reprinted with permission} Chocolate Yule Log Recipe photo by Taste of Home … [Read more...]

Homemade Eggnog {Recipes}

Just in time for holiday entertaining, here is a great recipe from the Taste of Home: Best Loved Recipes book.  {Reprinted with permission}   {Photo courtesy of Taste of Home: Best Loved Recipes} … [Read more...]