Gardening That Grows With Me
“Yes everyone has a recipe for Rice Krispie Square is they have kids. Mine is here just so I can find it since it never seems to be on the box I have in the cupboard. ” INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons … Read More
“I have tried a few different recipes for Pecan Pie Squares or Bars but this is by far the most decadent. The crust is almost shortbread like and the topping is filled with pecans. Cut the squares into small pieces … Read More
“Healthy granola bars make a great school lunch or after school snack. I use a low sugar granola cereal as the base then add a bit of oats ” INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup peanut … Read More
“Not too sweet date squares.” INGREDIENTS 8 ounce package chopped dates 2/3 cup water 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 1/2 cups flour 1 1/2 cups oatmeal 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup margarine DIRECTIONS Preheat … Read More
“This is a super easy, no bake fudge so easy that even the kids can make it.” INGREDIENTS 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1 bag semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups) 1 ounce unsweetened baking chocolate, chopped 1 1/2 cups chopped … Read More
“A friend taught me how to make these when I was in university. They are a perfect little bite-sized tarts – and are now a Christmas holiday tradition.” INGREDIENTS DOUGH 1/2 pound butter 6 ounces cream cheese 2 cups flour … Read More
“Snowball cookies are a classic Christmas cookie loved by all in our house. ” INGREDIENTS 1 cup sifted flour 1 tablespoon sugar 1 cup finely chopped pecans 1/2 cup soft butter 1 teaspoon vanilla sifted icing sugar DIRECTIONS Preheat oven … Read More
“These are not the traditional dry scone but more of a buttery cookie style scone. My kids love them.” INGREDIENTS 3 cups unsifted flour 5 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 cup sugar 1 cup butter 1 cup milk 1 cup blueberries … Read More
“These have a real buttery almost cake like flavour. At Christmas time I replace the raisins with craisins or chopped cranberries mixed in a bit of sugar for a more festive look.” INGREDIENTS 3 cups unsifted flour 5 teaspoons baking … Read More
“These are a family favourite. When I was a child my mother made these and we named them ‘gum cookies’ because they were chewy on the inside and crunchy on the outside. This recipe doubles nicely however the cookies need … Read More
“It’s family tradition to make pressed Christmas cookies and thumbprint cookies every year. The only problem is both my mother and grandmother each had their own recipe so each year I was torn as to which recipe to use. Having … Read More
“It’s family tradition to make pressed Christmas cookies and thumbprint cookies every year. The only problem is both my mother and grandmother each had their own recipe so each year I was torn as to which recipe to use. Having … Read More
It’s family tradition to make pressed Christmas cookies and thumbprint cookies every year. The only problem is both my mother and grandmother each had their own recipe so every year I was torn as to which recipe to use. Having … Read More
“These cookies are very soft and moist, almost muffin-like. They need to be eaten quickly or frozen. You can substitute walnuts for the pecans and, as my husband requests, leave out the raisins if you prefer. ” INGREDIENTS 2 cups … Read More
“The spices in this Pumkin Bread recipe make it taste like pumpkin pie in a loaf. Thanks to Becky for this real easy recipe. The recipe makes enough for 3 loaves, one for eating and two for the freezer.” INGREDIENTS … Read More
“This recipe produces a tender, almost cake like bread with a real banana flavour.” INGREDIENTS 1 1/3 cups flour 3/4 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened 2/3 cup sugar 2 large … Read More
“I made this recipe for the very first time as a teenager while I was staying with my Grandmother on my summer vacation. I wanted to make something new for us while I was visiting. It became a favourite whenever … Read More
“Spicy fall apple muffins great at harvest or any time.” INGREDIENTS 3 eggs, beaten 2 cups sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 cups oil 1/2 cup (one single serve container) apple sauce 3 cups flour (I use 1 whole wheat, 2 … Read More
“A rich, almost brownie like, chocolate cake with milk chocolate icing. This is a family favourite. For years I told everyone this was a family recipe only to find out from my mom she got the recipe from a friend … Read More
“A traditional banana cake recipe.” INGREDIENTS CAKE 1 1/4 cups sugar 1/2 cup butter 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 2 eggs 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (2-3 medium) 2 1/2 cups flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 … Read More