Recipes I’ve made recently…
The things I actually make at home - cookies, breads, snacks, desserts and whatever else is worth making again. Mostly simple ingredients, always from scratch, and nothing here requires perfection.
Homemade Beef Barley Soup
This hearty Beef and Barley Soup is made with tender, slow-simmered beef, pearl barley, shredded carrots, potatoes, and fresh vegetables in a rich, savoury beef broth. A comforting homemade soup that's perfect for chilly days, family dinners, and make-ahead meals.
Funfetti Sandwich Cookies
These homemade Funfetti Sandwich Cookies are soft, buttery, and packed with colourful rainbow sprinkles, with a thick layer of creamy vanilla buttercream frosting sandwiched between two cookies. Made from scratch, these cheerful, bakery-style treats are perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or bake sales.
Easy 4-Ingredient S’mores Bars
These easy 4-Ingredient S’mores Bars have a buttery graham cracker crust, a generous layer of melted chocolate, and a golden toasted marshmallow topping. Made in one baking dish with just four simple ingredients, they're perfect for parties, bake sales, and sharing.
Crispy Chicken Burgers (Easy Oven-Baked Recipe)
These crispy homemade burgers are golden and crunchy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, and served on soft, buttery buns with fresh lettuce and creamy sauce. Paired with crispy fries, they make a delicious, comforting meal that's perfect for an easy family dinner or weekend treat.
Easy Crusty Dutch Oven bread
This easy Crusty Dutch Oven Bread is made from scratch with simple pantry ingredients and a touch of honey. Baked until beautifully golden, it has a crisp, rustic crust and a soft, tender interior. No stand mixer required!
Chocolate Chip Zucchini bread
This moist and tender Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread is made from scratch with freshly grated zucchini, plain yogurt, and plenty of rich chocolate chips. Easy to prepare and full of homemade flavour, it's perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a sweet treat.
Maple Brown Sugar Mummy Cookies
These Maple Brown Sugar Mummy Cookies are soft, chewy, and full of warm fall flavour. Made with brown sugar, maple syrup, and cinnamon, then decorated with vanilla buttercream mummy bandages and candy eyes, they're a fun and easy Halloween cookie recipe.
Easy Halloween Mummy Hot dogs
These easy Halloween Mummy Hot Dogs are made with juicy hot dogs wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough and baked until golden brown. Finished with candy eyes and served with a fun ketchup and mustard spiderweb dipping sauce, they're perfect for Halloween parties, festive snacks, or a quick family dinner before trick-or-treating.
Crispy Panko Chicken Caesar Tacos
Crispy Panko Chicken Caesar Smashed Tacos made with golden, seasoned ground chicken, warm flour tortillas, crisp romaine lettuce, freshly grated Parmesan, and creamy homemade Caesar dressing. A delicious twist on a classic Caesar salad that's perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
Homemade Salted Caramels
Rich, buttery homemade salted caramels cooked until golden, finished with flaky sea salt, and cut into perfectly soft, chewy pieces. Made with simple ingredients, these classic homemade candies are wonderful for holiday gifting, sharing, or enjoying as a sweet little treat.
Fresh & Herby Tabouli salad (Tabbouleh)
My take on tabbouleh is packed with fresh parsley, cilantro, mint, crunchy red pepper, cucumber, and tender bulgur, all tossed in a lemon and olive oil dressing. A fresh, flavourful salad that's perfect alongside homemade beef kofta, hummus, and tzatziki.
Homemade Hummus
This easy homemade hummus is smooth, creamy, and made with chickpeas, tahini, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil. Blend everything together in minutes and serve with warm pita bread, fresh vegetables, or as a spread in homemade wraps.
Homemade Tzatziki
This homemade tzatziki is fresh, creamy, and full of flavour. Made with Greek yogurt, chopped cucumber, fresh dill, garlic, lemon, and olive oil, it's a simple dip that comes together with just a handful of ingredients. Perfect for serving with warm pita, fresh vegetables, or alongside your favourite homemade meals.
Sheet pan Beef Kofta
This Sheet Pan Beef Kofta is made with seasoned ground beef, fresh herbs, garlic, and warm spices, then baked in the oven until tender. Serve it in warm pita bread with homemade hummus, tzatziki, and tabbouleh for a simple, flavourful dinner.
Homemade Pumpkin spice Granola
This homemade pumpkin spice granola is made with rolled oats, real pumpkin purée, maple syrup, crunchy pumpkin seeds, and warm fall spices. Lightly sweetened and baked until golden, it's perfect for topping yogurt, enjoying with milk, or snacking by the handful. A simple, from-scratch recipe that's easy to customize with your favourite additions.
Roasted Butternut Squash soup
This creamy roasted butternut squash soup is made with red peppers, roasted garlic, and cottage cheese for a smooth, comforting texture. Finished with toasted pumpkin seeds and a drizzle of cream, it's perfect served with homemade grilled cheese on a chilly day.
Homemade Tootsie Rolls
These homemade Tootsie Rolls are a simple take on a classic chocolate candy. Made with a handful of ingredients and no candy thermometer, they're soft, chewy, and easy to make from scratch. Perfect for Halloween or whenever you're in the mood for a little homemade candy.
Chocolate Chip Ghost Cookies – Easy Halloween Cookies
These Chocolate Chip Ghost Cookies are a fun Halloween twist on homemade chocolate chip cookies! Topped with fluffy marshmallows, melted white chocolate, and cute little ghost faces, they're an easy and festive treat for Halloween parties, fall gatherings, or baking with the kids.
Halloween Marshmallow Spiderweb Brownie Cookies
These Halloween Spiderweb Brownie Cookies are rich, fudgy, and decorated with stretchy marshmallow webs and candy eyes. With soft brownie-like centres and a fun spooky finish, they're an easy homemade treat for Halloween parties and fall baking.
Halloween Frankenstein Rice Krispy Treats
These Frankenstein Rice Krispie Treats are a fun and easy no-bake dessert for Halloween! Turn classic crispy marshmallow treats into adorable little Frankenstein monsters for Halloween parties, classroom celebrations, or a spooky afternoon of baking with the kids.