Prior to our trip, I’d never even heard of poutine. (pronounced pooh-tin) As I was researching foods to try while we were in the city, I kept hearing about poutine and especially about a little restaurant called laBanquise. As it turns out, one of my favorite foods we tried in Montreal was the poutine. You can buy poutine all over Canada, it’s available in almost every restaurant, and even the fast-food chains serve versions of it....

Indulgent, timeless, and beloved by all, chocolate cake is a classic treat that never fails to delight. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply craving a sweet pick-me-up, a slice of rich, moist chocolate cake is sure to satisfy. With its deep cocoa flavor and tender crumb, chocolate cake is a versatile dessert that pairs beautifully with various frostings, fillings, and toppings. From simple buttercream to decadent ganache, the possibilities for customization are endless....

No-churn ice creams have become the recent trend. And it’s not because the ice cream makers are expensive, but mostly due to convenience and endless options. Having an ice cream machine means you need space to store it, and you also have to plan ahead of time. For instance, you need to make sure you chill the bucket at least 24 hours in advance. Then, once you churn the ice cream, you have to chill it again....

All by itself or topped with vanilla ice cream or fresh whipped cream, apple crisp is one of our favorite desserts year-round. If you manage to have any leftovers the next day, this makes a spectacular breakfast too. You could even include a crisp for a big weekend brunch, coupled with a pan of breakfast enchiladas, a cheesy bacon quiche, or a jalapeno popper breakfast casserole. You’re probably not surprised to hear that my favorite way to eat this is with my morning coffee and a scoop of ice cream....

Do you ever find yourself bored of the classic vanilla cake flavor? Maybe you’re looking for something a little more exciting to serve at your next gathering or simply want to surprise your loved ones with a delicious dessert. Well, you’re in luck! In this article, we’ll show you six clever flavor twists on the classic vanilla cake recipe that will impress your taste buds. From citrus bursts to fruit flavor explosions, we’ve got you covered....

Let’s talk for a minute about happy and sad things. Let’s get the sad stuff out of the way first: WHY is summer halfway over already?!?! Maybe not official summer, as in the summer that begins with summer solstice and ends with fall equinox, but the summer that starts at the beginning of June and ends at the end of August – because my brain still thinks of summer in grade school time (can’t break out of that I guess) and now that we are halfway through July, we are officially on the downhill side of summer vacay and I’m ridiculously sad about that....

For more perfect pork recipes, head on over to my posts for Pork Chops with Creamy Mushroom Sauce, Baked Pork Tenderloin, and Pork Chops with Dijon Cream Sauce. Sure you could Shake-n-Bake them, or grill them but they were always just “meh” to me, so I just kind of avoided making them when I was learning to cook for myself and my family because they never left a lasting impression....

Have you tried polenta? This was the first polenta recipe we tried years ago and it most definitely was not the last. It is completely kid approved but flavorful enough to serve to any discerning adult. I’ve had polenta on the list of foods I want to try for over a year now. I finally decided to make it along with the Twisted Chicken Piccata I posted yesterday. They went together perfectly....

The restaurant where I first tasted these cookie does not share their recipe; they simply called them Pinon Cookies (a.k.a. Pine Nut Cookies). Crunchy, chewy, sweet and nutty, these cookies are a perfect match for any almond-lover. Pine Nut Cookies I spent three years thinking about those cookies and wondering how on earth they were made. Many of the recipes for cookies with pine nuts that I found were merely sugar cookies or shortbread topped with or rolled in pine nuts....

More pumpkin recipes right this way! Try out my Best Easy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies, Pumpkin Waffles, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins, and Pumpkin Cookies with Brown Sugar Frosting. More Fall Recipes to Try Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies Simple Apple Cobbler Salted Caramel Pretzel Mini Cheesecakes Pumpkin Caramel Brownies Apple Cinnamon Pancakes Simple: Homemade pancakes are not all that hard to make! It might not be as convenient as the box mix, but it incorporates simple ingredients and only takes a few extra minutes to prep!...

Want more pumpkin recipes? Look no further than my 3 Ingredient Baked Pumpkin Donuts, Best Easy Pumpkin Pie Recipe, and Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins. When my husband and I got married, we took a 3-day honeymoon to Park City Utah, about 45 minutes away from home. We originally thought we would take a trip to somewhere warm and sunny and tropical where we could stay in swimsuits for 18 hours a day and sip bottomless fruity somethings on a sandy beach....

Can you get enough cinnamon this time of the year? Whether you add them to apples, pastry, or bread it is probably the best flavor to add to almost any recipe. These buns are a great way to take your classic cinnamon rolls to the next level. In fact, these are so delicious that we serve them on their own. Step-by-step: How to Make Cinnamon Buns Dough Yeast mixture – In the bowl of a stand mixer with the hook attachment, combine warm milk (110 F), yeast, honey/sugar, butter, and eggs....

If you’ve made icing before, then you know that it can be both fun and frustrating. The same with royal icing. If you make it right, you will enjoy decorating each and every cookie or cake. In fact, many people also use it to decorate their gingerbread house. And, if not, you could be spending all night struggling to decorate. Did you know that decorations made with royal icing can last forever if stored properly?...

This ground beef soup is like a hamburger in a bowl. This hearty ground beef soup is a dish that brings together tender meat, flavorful vegetables, and aromatic herbs. With its comforting blend of ingredients, this recipe is perfect for those chilly nights or when you need a cozy pick-me-up. Step-by-step: Ground beef soup Brown – In a soup pot over medium heat add 1 tbsp of oil and brown the ground beef over medium-high heat....

Want to try more comfort-food recipes? Try my Instant Pot Chili, Instant Pot White Chicken Chili, Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Chicken Chili, or my Easy Vegetarian Chili! I shouldn’t be surprised. I really shouldn’t, because the weather around here is legendary for switching things up without a moments notice. When we left for our Southern California trip last week we were leaving behind hot hot temps. We were coastal-bound and ready to enjoy some slightly cooler weather and So Cal, you did not disappoint....

You know what’s the worst? When you remember something as being really fantastic and you don’t experience it for a long time and then when you finally do it’s so built up in your mind that it doesn’t meet your expectations. You know what I’m talking about don’t you? This happened to me just last weekend when we went out for dinner to a barbecue restaurant we remember loving but haven’t been to in at least a year – maybe longer....

Each juicy slice is rubbed with honey mustard and crusted with spices to create a roast beef recipe so delicious your family will eat up every bite without complaint. Roast Beef Roast beef is one of my favorite company meals. A few minutes prep work in advance and then the main dish cooks on its own while I’m handling the rest of the meal. This frees up valuable time to focus on side dishes and desserts or just relax and enjoy conversation with your guests....

Spicy Ice Cream When some friends requested a chocolate and chili ice cream combination last year, I was excited to finally try a spicy ice cream recipe for myself. At the very first taste, I was immediately glad that we were planning to share this ice cream with them and I could avoid the temptation of eating the entire batch myself! This spicy chocolate ice cream has received rave reviews from everyone who tastes it....

Strawberry Lemon Ice Cream Bluebell makes a strawberry lemonade ice cream that has a strawberry ice cream base with a lemonade sherbet swirl. And while it was tasty, I wanted something a little bit different; something with more oomph. I wanted to play up the lemon, so I decided to work with a lemon ice cream base (because I already love that one so much!) and then swirl it generously with a strawberry sauce....

One of my challenges with the family is leaves! Getting my kids including my husband who is the bigger kid when it comes to eating leaves. They don’t want leaves on their plates. My husband gets cheeky and says – do I have a substitute for the leaves? Often I say – who doesn’t eat leaves does not get dessert but then again – you want the kids to eat their veggies and enjoy them – food should never be a punishment....