Blueberry Buckle Dessert

This coffee cake–style dessert has a streusel topping that sinks as it bakes, giving the dessert its “buckle.” Though it's usually served from the pan, you can line the pan with parchment paper if you wish to remove the cake and cut into squares.  

Vanilla Maple Rice Pudding

Jean Paré Jiffy Cinnamon Rolls

For Gail Lovig and her mom, Jean Pare author-of the well-known Company's Coming series of cookbooks (Company's Coming Publishing Limited), favourite dishes are linked to family occasions. "Cinnamon toast and hot chocolate were a Sunday night family tradition for watching Bonanza.' Mom always makes her lemon Cheddar salad for family reunions, and her Jiffy Cinnamon Rolls were a Saturday morning special." Gail has accolades for a mom who began her career by catering for 1,000 in Vermilion, Alta. "Mom always cooked extra. We never had to ask if there was enough to bring friends home. She had a reputation for happily feeding the neighborhood."

Cheddar Scones

Nanaimo Bars

Nobody disputes the origin of these treats (Nanaimo, B.C.), but there's always an opinion on the exact ingredients.

Baking Powder Biscuits

Plump, fluffy biscuits are great anytime. Enjoy them with butter and jam or as part of a breakfast sandwich (see Make-and-Take Bacon and Egg Sandwiches).

Coconut Meringue Icing

Spread this icing over our Vanilla and Coconut Birch Bark Cake.

Chocolate-Orange Mini Bundt Cakes

Good Old Mac and Cheese

You can't go wrong with macaroni and cheese, and this classic recipe is sure to satisfy the kid in all of us. It works well with any short pasta, such as shells, rigatoni or farfalle. Add a boost of fibre by substituting whole wheat pasta for the regular pasta.

Chocolate Coconut Bars

Scoring the chocolate before it's completely set makes cutting these chewy, sweet bars into neat slices a breeze.