The flavors and texture are reminiscent of traditional gingerbread, but with a healthy twist to make this quick bread practically guilt-free! The exclamation of joy from the kitchen was all the validation I needed. I looked over and saw the expression on my eldest son’s (M) face as he took his first bite of this…
Cinnamon Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Toasted Almonds
Put aside all of those childhood memories of Brussels sprouts. These roasted ones, with dried cranberries and toasted almonds, will knock your socks off! I am willing to bet some serious cash that if anyone tries roasted Brussels sprouts, they will never (EVER!) boil or steam these mini cabbages again. The same can be said…
Cinnamon Apple & Goat Cheese Crostini Recipe
This is what happens when I listen to my son’s recipe ideas. Apples, cinnamon and goat cheese come together into one fantastic crostini appetizer or snack. If it’s one thing that I’ve learned about my 10-year old son, it’s this: when he comes up with a recipe idea, I listen and then I run to…
Boozy Cranberry Sauce Recipe with Port Wine & Cloves
This fresh cranberry sauce, with port wine and cloves, adds a grown-up touch to your Thanksgiving feast. Let the Thanksgiving planning begin! Last week I kicked off the holiday cooking with Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Blue Cheese Breadcrumbs. But as we all know, the sweet potatoes are just the tip of the iceberg. There’s the…
Peanut Butter & Banana Whole Wheat Quick Bread Recipe
Let’s turn a favorite childhood sandwich, peanut butter and banana, into a whole wheat quick bread for a tasty snack or easy breakfast. This low-fat bread gets its moisture from Greek yogurt and mashed bananas. At the risk of completely embarrassing my husband and myself, and possibly subjecting ourselves to much finger-pointing and snickering, I…
Pumpkin Stuffed French Toast Recipe with Toasted Pecans
The weekend is here and it is time for a treat. There has been a lot of healthy cooking going on here – Mushroom & Edamame Salad, Baked Trout (or Salmon), Whole Wheat Pumpkin Muffins and Roasted Cauliflower, to name a few. For weekend brunch, we are going to break out the cream cheese, pumpkin…
Heath Bar Chocolate & Toffee Cinnamon Roll Recipe
When I first pushed past my paralyzing fear of yeast (well, I was not actually paralyzed – just a tad bit intimidated by the miniscule granules), I made batch upon batch of pizza dough. You might have heard me cackling with glee as I watched dough double in size, just the way I was promised…
Halloween Refrigerator Donut Recipe with Maple Glaze or Cinnamon Sugar
I take all the blame for my boys’ obsession with traditions. Each year, Christmas morning proceeds in the same manner, without a single deviation to the routine: breakfast, stockings, grandmothers dress-up reindeer show (that is a post to itself – I promise to share at a later time), and presents. Halloween isn’t any different. A…
Cinnamon & Almond Meringue Star Cookies (Zimtsterne) Recipe
I knew it wasn’t going to be an ordinary brunch when everyone at the table pulled out DSLR cameras (except me, with my tiny – but proud – point and shoot) and the waiter brought over an extra table so that we could arrange our cookie exchange treats for their photo shoots. It could only…
The Family Crockpot Applesauce Recipe
This crockpot (slow cooker) applesauce recipe is a family favorite. Eat it as a snack, or serve it alongside a holiday ham or roast turkey. I was nearly ousted from the family last night. I put a comment on the Cookin’ Canuck Facebook page to say that my mother-in-law’s applesauce recipe was cooking in the…
Cinnamon-Scented Toasted Israeli Couscous with Pine Nuts Recipe
With crisp Autumn nights upon us, I am starting to pine for warm, comforting dishes. I climbed into my cozy sweatpants and slippers because I simply can’t cook a comforting meal while wearing shorts and sandals. That’s like slipping into a pair of Spandex after using up all of your McDonald’s coupons in one week. It’s…