Just Baking

I’ll admit that one of the food items I look forward to most during the holidays is pecan pie. Who is to say we can’t enjoy those same delicious flavors year-round?
Enjoy these Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars with a tall glass of milk, a new book, a comfy chair, and a fresh, warm breeze from an […]

There is something about each upcoming weekend that makes me want to indulge. I crave comfort foods, and sweets that are creamy and satisfying. Here is one that will please the cheesecake lovers.
If you are a purist, omit the jam entirely.

Strawberry Cheesecake Bars
Makes 16 servings
5 tablespoons butter, softened
1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
1 cup flour
Approx. 1 […]

These Cranberry Pear Bars were not on the menu for today. I didn’t have all the ingredients for what I originally intended to make so when I saw a frozen package of cranberries in the freezer, I decided to do something with them instead.
I like baking with cranberries because of their tangy flavour and their […]

After school guests are a frequent occurrence at our house. With busy schedules including chauffeuring kids’ to activities, working, going to the gym to exercise, and keeping a house running smoothly, most moms do not have time to bake. I usually let one of my other duties slide insuring that there is a […]

Most times when I make a recipe, I have spent a good deal of time looking for one with something specific, whether it be an idea I have or just an ingredient I have on hand. If I’m wanting brownies, for instance, I may look through ten cookbooks, my Yep files, and dozens of […]

Every year around this time, the magazine rack is packed with holiday cookie recipes and cookie contest winners. I always wonder what it takes to win one of these contests so after flipping through the pages of the November issue of Chatelaine, I decided to make one of their award winning treats to see […]

I can’t remember why I bought the bag of apricots that has been languishing in my pantry cupboard. There were a lot of them at one point, but the stash had diminished greatly due to voracious snacking. I like dried apricots - they’re chewy, healthy and easy to bake with. I also found a lonely […]

Two summers ago when my husband and I lived in British Columbia, I was spoiled by the bountiful supply of inexpensive blueberries. Our local farmer’s market store, just a pleasant stroll away, was literally clearing them out for just $1.99 a pound! Needless to say, we stocked up. I believe I dedicated an entire afternoon to properly cleaning […]

Looking back on my high school career on this graduation day, I can say with confidence that if nothing else, it has been one seriously rocky road to travel. With such a bitter taste left in my mouth after recounting all those horrific high school blunders that I hope to bury in the farthest […]

Kashi, the purveyor of the healthiest-sounding foods on the planet, have made their mark on the breakfast table. But who knew they would hold up after dinner, too? My friend found their online collection of recipes and has been baking sinless sweets for weeks now. I’m sorry I didn’t discover it sooner–I […]