Can't decide between cheesecake or pumpkin pie? Treat yourself to the best of both worlds with these fabulous pumpkin cheesecake squares!
This springtime twist on classic date squares features a tangy-sweet pink rhubarb filling. Look for fresh stalks of rhubarb that are firm and have the most vibrant colour, but discard the inedible leaves before cooking. If fresh rhubarb is unavailable, measure the same amount of frozen rhubarb, then thaw and drain.
These pretty little trifles are a summery deconstructed take on traditional tiramisu.
Sweet-tart cranberries are cooked with a hint of orange to make an easy jam-like filling, then sandwiched between layers of crisp almond pastry. Freshly ground almonds are crunchier than the storebought ground variety, so whirl whole nuts in a food processor for the ultimate nutty crust.
Enjoy everything you love about zucchini bread in the form of a muffin that’s perfect for a quick breakfast or after school snack.
These festive drop cookies are both chewy and crisp. Pressing the balled cookie dough directly into the sprinkles performs a dual purpose: It allows for better sprinkle coverage and helps to flatten the dough a bit before baking.
If you love the taste of classic sweet and tangy lemon squares, you'll love this lime version. The green food colouring darkens as the squares bake, so make the shade of the lime curd slightly lighter than your desired final colour.
Linda and James Tapp live south of Biggar, Sask., and have farmed together their whole married life. Linda, an ardent cook and baker, shared the recipe for this juicy cobbler made with a mixture of cooked and raw local Saskatoon berries. “You get more juice and flavour that way,” she says.
Breakfast loaves are often made with vegetable oil for moistness, but unsweetened applesauce works just as well. While this loaf is excellent on its own, if you want something a bit more indulgent, try topping your slice with a vegan butter-flavoured spread or a soy-based nut butter.
