Belgian Liège Waffles

This Belgian Liège Waffles recipe is from Breville's the Smart Waffle™ Pro 4 Slice waffle maker recipe book. It is an easy to make delicious recipe for traditional Belgian Liège Waffles that tastes like soft buns. We enjoy making a variety of different types of waffles in Breville's the Smart Waffle™ Pro 4 Slice waffle maker. This home appliance has extraordinary features that take the guess work out of making waffles. More about its features and how you can win your own before December 8th on this post.  

Honey and Spice Apple Cake

I got this recipe for Honey-Glazed Apple Cake from OntarioFarmFresh pamphlet during our visit to an apple orchard. This spiced apple cake tastes delicious, and can be served warm or at room temperature for breakfast, dessert, and snack. We enjoyed the cake without the glaze. 

Trinidadian Gulab Jamun

This sweet Trinidadian Gulab Jamun snacks are different from the Indian Gulab Jamun taste and texture. It is more like a soft textured cookie or sweet murukku. These snacks will keep well in an air-tight container.  

Cheesecake served with Dole Fruits

Dole has launched a fresh innovation for ready-to-eat fruit. We found the new Dole Resealable Fruit Pouches to be a time-saving way to enjoy fresh tasting fruit instantly. It is perfect for occasions or places where we don't have the luxury of kitchen tools, for example to take during picnics and camping, for office snacks, and sports games. 

Semolina Sweets

I make these sweets using semolina also known as durum wheat for evening snacks. It is delicious, easy and quick to make.

Gingerbread Spiced Cake

This gingerbread spiced cake recipe is from the Betty Crocker cookbook. This cake can be served on its own or with sweetened whipped cream.

Condensed Milk Toffee

This recipe for milk toffee is similar to fudge, and it is delicious to enjoy as a treat. We usually make it for special occasions and festivals.  

Crème Brulée

If you enjoy making puddings and desserts like Crème Brulée, then you will find having this type of 6.5" white, porcelain Crème Brulée dish to be useful. This dish is safe to be used in the oven, microwave, and dishwasher.

Chai Spiced Honey Recipe and Recap of Metro Master Class

During the recent Metro Ontario's Metro Master Class at Taste of Toronto, I enjoyed making the delicious Msabbaha a vegetarian/vegan dish. The event was held during June 23rd to 26th at Garrison Common Grounds Fort York. Toronto chef, Anthony Rose (Bar Begonia, Fat Pasha, Schmaltz Appetizing, Rose and Songs and Big Crow) walked us step-by-step on how to make the Msabbaha.

Red Velvet Layer Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

The recipe for this Red Velvet Layer Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting turned out delicious and it is from this site.

Chelsea Buns with Dried Fruit

I adapted the recipe for these sweet and flavoured Chelsea buns from the DK Baking book, which is delicious to serve with tea. 

Creme Caramel Pudding

I enjoy making this flavourful, delicious Creme Caramel Pudding. For this recipe you will need only three ingredients.

Chocolate Coated Vanilla Cake Pops

Making cake pops are easy when we use the Trudeau Cake Pop Set that comes with a mould, sticks, and a display. These cake pops are beautiful to make for any occasion. 

Orange Semolina Cake in Mini Loaf Pans

I love making mini desserts. This set of 4, white porcelain Mini Loaf Pans are useful to make mini breads, cakes, and more. I used this dishwasher, oven, and microwave safe 6 x 3.5 x 2.5" loaf pans to make this orange flavoured fragrant semolina cake. To make this cake you will need

Oatmeal Cranberry and Raisin Cookies

Homemade cookies are delicious. I like how we can adjust the ingredients to suit our preference. These cookies with oatmeal and dried cranberries and raisins can be stored in airtight container for upto 3 days at room temperature or 1 week in the refrigerator.

Gingerbread Cookies

3 cups flour

1 1⁄2 tsp baking powder

3⁄4 tsp baking soda

Chocolate Éclairs

Happy 2016 Everyone!

This éclair recipe from Flour cookbook by Joanne Chang is a delicious go to recipe for me. It makes 12 éclairs or 24 cream puffs. This cookbook has lots of delicious recipes we can make at home. I like the details the author provides to make delicious baked goods. 

Star Wars Inspired BB8 Birthday Cake

I made this birthday cake for my son's 7th birthday. I have made this chocolate cake before and like it because it is moist and an easy one bowl method cake.  

Sweet Potato Smoothie

Recently, at the #SwitchtoSweet event I got an opportunity to learn about the American Sweet Potato. The non-profit organization, American Sweet Potato Marketing Institute, promotes the sweet potato industry of the United States to both foreign and domestic buyers. This organization promotes research in the science of sweet potato horticultural practices, processes and technologies to ensure the best quality produce. 

Mini Raspberry Muffins with Nordica Smooth Cottage Cheese

I have never thought of cottage cheese as a usual choice for a sweet treat or a punch of protein until now - when I got a chance to try the Gay Lea Nordica Smooth Cottage Cheese. The two delicious flavours Vanilla Bean and Salted Caramel Nordica Smooth Cottage Cheese is perfect to enjoy as either snack or dessert. Each convenient snack cup contains 10 grams of protein and 110 calories. We love how smooth this Nordica Smooth Cottage Cheese is without the lumpy texture cottage cheese usually has.