Let’s Talk About These Ferrero Rocher Pistachio Brownies You ever have one of those days where you want to impress yourself (and maybe your mates, if they’re lucky)? That’s pretty much how I ended up making these outrageously decadent Ferrero Rocher Pistachio Brownies. The first time was after a long week, I’d just cleaned out…
Can I Tell You About My Grain-Free Sage Stuffing Adventure? You know what, every November I start thinking about those big holiday spreads—turkey, gravy, and, oh boy, stuffing. Except, years ago I realized I can’t deal with the carb slump that follows regular old bread stuffing. So, after a little (okay, a lot) of kitchen…
Let Me Tell You About the Smoked Whole Turkey That Changed My Holidays Okay, so here’s the deal: the first time I smoked a whole turkey, I was mostly terrified. My cousin had just gotten a fancy new smoker and, well, volunteered me to cook for Thanksgiving (thanks, Steve). I thought smoking a big, awkward…
C’mon In – It’s Ham Time, Friend! If you’ve ever come to my house around Thanksgiving (or honestly, any excuse for a cozy dinner), you’ve probably gotten a big ol’ slice of this maple glazed ham shoved into your hand before you even settle in. It’s the kind of thing I started making after a…
So, This Is How I Basically Fell In Love With Cauliflower (Stay With Me!) You know that feeling when you show up to a party and the only thing you can eat is the sad celery sticks next to a tub of blue cheese dressing? Same. That was me during my first attempt at low…
So—Witch-Hat Cupcakes? Let Me Tell Ya… Okay, so, last October I’m elbow-deep in cocoa powder, radio cranked up, and my youngest comes running in with a look like he’s just uncovered buried treasure: “Mum, can we please make those wizardy cupcakes again, the spooky hat ones?” Y’know, the kind you really can’t say no to,…
So Here’s the Story with These French Dip Biscuits… I’ve always had a bit of a soft spot for the kind of snacks that basically invite you to get your fingers messy. You know the type? Slouchy sweater, rainy afternoon, odd mug of tea getting cold somewhere nearby — that’s when I started tinkering with…
Let Me Tell You About This Apple Cider Donut Cake… You ever get a whiff of apple cider donuts and instantly remember the fairgrounds, or maybe I’m just overly sentimental about fried dough and hayrides. Last fall, after yet another rainy orchard trip with my kids (why is it always muddy?), I tried making this…
Let Me Tell You About These Blondies (No, Seriously) I swear, every autumn, my kitchen turns into a sort of pumpkin-scented laboratory. I mean, I get a little obsessed, and these Brown Butter Pumpkin Blondies with White Chocolate are the delicious result of what you might call my “annual pumpkin phase.” The first time I…
Let Me Tell You About This Bundt Cake (And Why My Cousin Still Talks About It) Alright, so picture this: It’s December, family everywhere (some I like, some… well), and I’m halfway through wrapping gifts—when suddenly I remember I’m in charge of dessert. Again. My go-to? This festive cranberry orange bundt cake. The first time…