Category: Sweets

Bring on the Pumple Pie

We’ve missed a lot over the past year – from births to birthdays, engagements, weddings and everything in between. But this Thanksgiving, we’re celebrating it all. Set the table with Nana’s fine china and that fancy gold cutlery you’ve never used and invite the whole family, friends that might as well be family and whoever …

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Haunted Gingerbread House

If you are looking for a ghoulish Halloween activity everyone can enjoy, why not create a peanut-free Haunted Gingerbread House? Decorated with Nestlé Fav*rites peanut-free treats, it’s not only safe for children who have peanut allergies, it’s also spooktacularily fun to make! Haunted Gingerbread 1 1/2 cups shortening 375 ml 1 1/2 cups sugar 375 …

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Toasted Coconut Trail Mix Bites

Trail mix is a year-round favourite that can be a great source of protein and heart-healthy fats. “Whip up a batch of these bite-size fruit and nut treats to keep in your fridge for a quick and satisfying car snack before the kids’ soccer game,” says Samara Foisy, registered dietitian for President’s Choice. “It’s easy …

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Anything Goes Cookie Dough Skillet Pumpkin Snack Cakes

Simple tips for softer, chewier cookies There’s nothing sweeter than the joys of baking a fresh batch of cookies – especially the end results. Whether you’re baking for family, friends or treating yourself to a tasty delight, consider these simple tips the next time you’re pulling out the egg beaters and measuring cups to guarantee …

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Recipe: Peanut Butter and Grape Trifle

You’ve got the appetizers, entree and side dishes figured out. All that’s left is dessert, and you want something that’s a little different, but delicious, and appeals to kids and adults alike. How about trifle? A classic English dessert, trifle is traditionally made of alternating layers of sponge cake or ladyfingers, fruit or jam, custard …

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Recipe: Chocolate Pretzel Bars

Back to school for the kids means back to snack making for you. By dedicating the time on a weekend to whip up a batch of these chocolate pretzel bars will mean one less thing you have to worry about during the week. Whether you’re looking for snacks to pack in your daughter’s lunchbox, or …

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Almond Fresh Fudge Cake with Creamy Chocolate Frosting

Almond Fresh Fudge Cake with Creamy Chocolate Frosting This easy chocolate cake is rich and dense, and surprisingly easy to make. Makes 8 to 10 servings Ingredients: • 3/4 cup (180 mL) unsweetened cocoa • 2 cups (500 mL) all purpose flour • 1 3/4 cups (440 mL) granulated sugar • 2 tsp (10 mL) …

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Blueberry Ginger Vegan Cheesecake

3 ideas to freshen up your favorite summer treats Summertime brings lots of picnics, barbecues and pool parties, along with tasty treats everyone loves to share. Want to make yummy desserts your friends will rave about, but with your own unique twist? Add exotic new fruit. Whether you’re making a fruit salad, a pie or …

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Recipe: Creamy Cinnamon Fruit Scoops

You don’t have to be a master on the barbecue, or have the most lavish of outdoor spaces to entertain this season. You just have to be ready. With the right staples in your kitchen, you can whip up quick and delicious recipes for instant entertaining all season long, like these: Pantry-to-party snacks: A perfect dip …

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Recipe: Farm-Made Peach Frozen Yogurt

Take advantage of this summer’s organic bounty from the local farmers’ market. Try this simple and delicious recipe, courtesy of Deb Vice, an Organic Meadow farmer: Farm-Made Peach Frozen Yogurt Ingredients 375 ml (1 ½ cups) Organic Meadow 2% M.F. Plain Greek Yogurt 500 ml (2 cups) organic peaches (frozen) 5 ml (1 tsp.) organic …

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