DIY Granola Bars

These are our favourite granola bars. They’re easy to make and keep well. Best of all, you can dress them up with whatever add-ins you fancy (see sidebar). Makes 16 bars Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 30 to 40 minutes Setting time: 30 to 45 minutes INGREDIENTS 1 ⅔ cups quick rolled oats […]
Breakfast Fruit Pastries

Flaky, buttery and bursting with jam, these little hand-held pies taste way better than any you’ll find in your grocery store. The pastries freeze well, so they’re ideal to make ahead to reheat for a quick breakfast on the go. Makes 9 pastries Prep time: 30 minutes Chilling time: at least 1 hour, 15 minutes […]
Gluten-Free Lemon-Coconut Cookies

These crisp, lemon-coconut cookies are made with our own glutenfree flour mix (recipe follows), and everyone will love their crisp texture and rich flavour. Serve with a cup of tea or coffee, or pair them with your favourite ice cream flavour for homemade ice cream sandwiches. Makes about 24 cookies PREP TIME: 20 minutes CHILLING […]
Simple Chocolate Cake

This is the easiest chocolate cake ever. If you’re looking for a simple yet tasty dessert, it’s the recipe to turn to. And if you use coconut oil and vegan chocolate chips in the ganache, you can make the cake vegan-friendly too. Makes one 13-x 9-inch cake; 18 to 24 servings Prep time: 25 minutes […]
Gluten-Free Vegan Sugar Cookies

Sugar cookies are a perennial favourite, and so we wanted a version that all our friends could enjoy. These cookies are not only totally yummy but also gluten-free and vegan-friendly. Serve them plain or decorate with our Easy Royal Icing, which is gluten-free but not suitable for vegans, or our Vegan Royal Icing. Makes about […]
Portuguese Honey Cake (Bolo de Mel)

For the best flavour, choose a floral-tasting honey for this traditional cake from the island of Madeira. Makes one 8-inch Bundt cake or 8-x 4-inch loaf; 10 servings Prep time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 30 to 35 minutes INGREDIENTS 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp baking powder ¼ tsp […]
Lovely Vanilla Layer Cake

This rich, moist vanilla cake is our favorite for any celebration. Fill and frost it with your choice of buttercream. We used Quick Buttercream between the layers and Swiss Buttercream on top. For an easier presentation, omit the simple syrup and fill with your choice of jam or preserves, then dust the top of the […]
Lime & Coconut Sugar Cookies

The combo of lime and coconut adds a lovely tropical note to these simple sugar cookies. Makes about 24 cookies PREP TIME: 15 minutes COOKING TIME: 10 to 12 minutes INGREDIENTS COOKIES: 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda ½ tsp baking powder ½ tsp fine sea salt 1 cup unsalted butter, […]
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Pineapple upside-down cake is a classic everyone loves. The sweet, buttery mixture spread in the bottom of the pan before baking creates a rich, caramelized topping that tastes as good as it looks. Makes one 9-or 10-inch cake; 10 to 12 servings Prep time: 25 minutes Cooking time: 45 to 55 minutes INGREDIENTS Topping […]
Springtime Sugar Cookies

Here’s the perfect cookie to bake—and decorate—when the arrival of spring brings a burst of colour back into our world. A basket of these colourful sweet treats would make a lovely Easter hostess gift. We use springtime-themed cookie cutters, choosing shapes like butterflies, flowers and bunnies. And, of course, the cookies taste just as good […]