Saturday morning I woke up in need of chocolate. Like, it’s the only thing I could think about. Screw getting anything done around the house, laundry could wait, that dust ball in the corner was still going to be there tomorrow, but the level of chocolate craving hangry (so hungry you’re angry) was going to…
Dessert
Gingerbread Cake
Christmas is right around the corner (surprise, because I’m sure you hadn’t noticed all the in-your-faceness that attacks you everywhere you go). I’m starting to experiment with a few different types of desserts, because I get to have Christmas Dinner for the family at our house this year (WOO HOO!!!!). I probably won’t be nearly as…
Bakewell Tart
Nothing looks as pretty as a tart sitting out on the table. Those fluted edges do all the work for you, making it look like you REALLY know what you’re doing in the kitchen, even though all you really did was roll out some dough. On the scale of tarts, this one falls in the…
Almond Shortbread with Cherry Filling
The holidays are officially in full swing now. This means that from today, through to January 1, my home is consistently full of the sweet, sweet smells of baking (you’re allowed to be jealous, but also understand that this means I need to get my gym routine back up). One of my favourite cookies to make…
Best Ever Apple Crisp
I’ll boast a lot about the food I cook… “This is really good” or “You’ve got to try out this one, you’ll love it”. But with all of those meals, there’s always a little room for improvement. This recipe though, this recipe has been THE apple crisp for us for over a decade now. It’s…
Reese Peanut Butter S’mores Dips (4 ways!!)
Hi, you may already know me, my name is Katrina, and I have a problem. This is my own personal jar of Reese Peanut Butter Spread. I keep it in a cupboard, where the kids can’t reach, and when I’m having a bad day, I swipe my finger through it to make things better. Which it always…
Thin and Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookies
I wanted to do this yesterday, because what better way to get over the middle of the week “ughs” than chocolate chip cookies, but I got wrapped up in painting and sparkles, as it goes. So, how about a little Thursday “WOO HOO! Tomorrow is Friday! OMG best ever super thin, extra crisp, chocolate chip…
salted toffee squares
If you’ve ever tried those almond roca candies, you’ll know where I’m going with this. The candies have a hard almond toffee center, are covered in milk chocolate, and then rolled in toasted almonds. They’re basically a perfect bite of awesome. A few years ago I found a recipe for squares in a Martha Stewart magazine that had…
Creamy Dreamy Lemon Loaf (Shhh… They’re better than Starbucks!)
What better way to start off the Saturday of a long weekend (thank you Queen Victoria!) than with a bright, fresh, tart, summer lemon loaf recipe. If you’ve ever taken a bite of the one from Starbucks, you’ve been wanting to make it at home. If you’ve ever taken a bite of this loaf, which…
Peach Tea Granita
I don’t think anyone is happier than I am that summer is just around the corner. The kids are finally outside all afternoon on the playground, my hammock is gearing up for afternoons spent flipping through magazines, and the BBQ is finally working its magic a few days a week. Better than all of that though,…
One Bowl Chocolate Cake
It’s Friday morning, and man, am I ever glad that it’s finally Friday morning. The last two weeks have felt like they just dragged on for ever, and I’m really looking forward to two days where we don’t really have anything planned. Well, I shouldn’t say nothing. I’m about to embark on a two hour…
Sticky Buns in 5 Minutes
Who doesn’t love a sticky bun. Soft, flakey dough, spiraled with cinnamon kissed brown sugar, topped with lightly toasted pecans, then drenched is a gooey, sticky caramel that runs down the side. I mean, if you can’t get into that, I’m not sure we could be friends (says the girl who married the boy who hates…
Raspberry Turnovers in 5 Minutes
I know, that sounds like such a big promise: raspberry turnovers in five minutes. But I swear, I spent significantly longer making that image down there for you to pin then I did actually making these turnovers. It’s always the yummiest things that end up being the easiest, and for anyone that wants a quick…
Homemade Marshmallows
I went all out for Sophie’s first birthday this year, and one of my favorite things that I made were the homemade marshmallows. I know, you’re rolling your eyes. I heard it a few times in the week leading up to the party. “Katrina, no one does homemade marshmallows”, “Katrina, you’re nuts”, “Katrina, you said…
Nutella Filled Wonton
Ok everyone, it’s going to be quick and dirty today because I’ve got my sights set on a sale at The Gap (priorities, right). Besides, when it’s for something like nutella filled wonton, it should be quick and dirty. These are the easiest little things ever. You’re going to see how to make them and…
Cherry Almond Coffee Cake
I love desserts and snacking cakes like this. Ones that are incredibly fast and easy to make, but look so damn fancy when finished. Psst – It’s recipes like this one that help me look like I actually know what I’m doing in the kitchen. It’s from Tasting the Seasons, a great new cookbook by…