Hey guys, I’ve updated this recipe…and the photography! Check out the newer post here!! Paska is a traditional Ukrainian Easter Bread. The bread is a soft, egg dough, speckled with raisins and the tops are usually ornately decorated My Baba always has a few loaves around the house at Easter because all us grand kids could…
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Mini Creme Egg Cupcakes
You may or may not have read that article about food blogging trends that need to go. One of the items listed was “stuffing things inside other things”, or something like that. Call me crazy, but sometimes you just need to stuff cupcakes with other wonderful sugary sweets, like Cadbury Creme Eggs. I took these…
Chocolate Stout Brownies
Since it’s St. Patrick’s Day this weekend, I figured I’d jump on the “baking with beer” bandwagon. I picked up some wonderful chocolate stout while on a recent work trip to Edmonton with these brownies in mind. I cracked a bottle as soon as I had a moment and took a big whiff….and it…
Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
If you recall from my Lemon Poppy Seed Pancake post, I have a lifetime supply of poppy seeds at my disposal. So naturally, after making pancakes, I just had to bust out some muffins. Lemon and Poppy Seed are a popular, classic pairing that marry so well in pancakes, loafs and muffins just to name…
Almond Butter Cookies
I was really in the mood to bake, but I didn’t have the urge to make some fancy-pants, seven-step dessert. I just wanted something basic and simple, but different than the regular shortbread or chocolate chip cookies I would usually make when I have an urge like this. I consulted one of my millions of…
Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes
There are few things greater than breakfast, at least in my books. Especially breakfast for supper. After a long day, sometimes all you need is a plate stacked full of fluffy pancakes. And sometimes, you want to switch it up and make pancakes with a twist. Lemon and poppy seed are a perfect combination and…
Espresso Shortbread
I feel as though I haven’t blogged in weeks!! Life has just taken over and it seems like I have not had any free time. I’m embarrassed to say, that I haven’t even really cooked or baked anything either. The horror!! Back when my bestie Jill and I made Bagel Bombs, we also made cookies. Not just any cookies…
Almond-Crisp Tortes
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, I’m sure you’re looking for a decadent and rich dessert to make for that sweet person in your life. Well my friends, look no further. I’ve come up with a simple, yet impressive dessert that is sure to please. The crisps are reminiscent of the fabulous candy, Almond Roca, in that…
Bagel Bombs
The concept is quite simple, yet the first time I had ever seen it was in the Momofuku Milk Bar book. Essentially, it’s cream cheese embraced lovingly by a bagel. Cause really, who wants a bagel without cream cheese, other than my mom? Like, really! The two just go hand in hand like milk and cookies, peas…
Cheesy Pork Wonton Cups
About 10 years ago, a co-working of mine made these for a work potluck and I easily ate 6 or 7 of them and pestered her until she shared her recipe. Now these little cups filled with cheese and sausage are a staple at all potlucks or gatherings that I attend. Most times, my friends…
