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Recipe: Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes – potatoes are my top favourite food. From mashed to chips, these starchy roots pack some serious comfort, don’t they?! Well, in this recipe we go flat-out standard. Masher, no ricer, so yes, we end up with lumps. Plus, they’re made with butter and milk, a touch of salt and pepper, and that’s about it. All in all, these are my go-to, ultra-simple potatoes for Thanksgiving. Let’s get cooking! Ingredients First, please know I leave the sinks on – you can peel your…
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Recipe: Berry Cucumber Salad
Berry cucumber salad – it’s fresh, hearty, and delicious! This salad is the perfect accompaniment for your Thanksgiving dinner this weekend. From fresh blueberries to tart cranberries, plus the saltiness of the chopped cashews, this is sure to freshen things up. Okay, let’s get chopping! Oh, quick note: you can use any nuts, roasted almonds, candied pecans, yet for this one, I was in a salty cashew mood. Plus, if you don’t have any dried cranberries, you can use raisins, but they’re not as good,…
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Recipe: Independence Day Treats 2026
Independence Day treats 2026 – these sweet snacks are delicious! We made a version of these for Canada Day, too, and they were oh, so good. These are made with gluten free crackers, so dig in. Okay, let’s bake up. If you’re like me and you’re going gluten free, be sure your ingredients are fully GF – the Schar brand is my go-to for dinner crackers. Time to bake. Ingredients First, line a baking sheet with tin foil – I actually used parchment paper this time,…
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Recipe: Canada Day Treats 2026
Canada Day treats 2026! That’s right, it’s our nation’s birthday and what better way to celebrate than with treats?! These gluten free crack treats, or toffee bark, are so good. They’re sweet, salty, and a perfect afternoon pick-me-up with a cup of coffee (decaf for me!). Okay, let’s jump in and bake up. First step, if you’re going gluten free like me, be sure your ingredients are fully GF – the Schar brand is my go-to for dinner crackers. Time to bake. Ingredients First, line…
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Recipe: Beet and Feta Flatbread
Beet and feta flatbread – yes, it’s the perfect warm lunch with a fresh herb kick. Okay, let’s check out this 15 minute recipe and get cooking! Beet and Feta Flatbread First up, set the oven to 400 degrees. Then, get all of your ingredients ready. Melt the butter, chop the garlic, and the dill. Also, grab a jar of pickled beets and pull out 16 or so slices. In a side bowl, melt the butter and add the garlic. Once the feta is crumbled,…
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Recipe: Tomato Flatbread
Tomato flatbread – this recipe is gluten free, is quick, and is super tasty. It’s great for a weekend lunch, or even as a side dish with chicken or fish. Okay, let’s get cooking! Tomato Flatbread First up, set the oven to 400 degrees. Then, get all of your ingredients ready. Shred the cheeses, melt the butter, chop the garlic, and quarter the cherry tomatoes. In a bowl, toss the tomatoes in the Italian seasoning and salt to taste. In a side bowl, melt the…
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Recipe: Chocolate Powder Cookies
Chocolate powder cookies – they’re like chocolate snowballs covered in a dusting of sweet goodness, aka, powdered sugar. These cookies are chewy, chocolatey, and go perfectly with a coffee. Okay, let’s bake up. Ingredients First, gather all of your ingredients. The butter should be at room temperature and set the oven to 350 degrees. Then, sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and the corn starch together and set aside. Next, cream the butter, vanilla and the two sugars together – I usually do this…
