Canadian Butter Tarts

These famous Canadian butter tarts consist of a flaky pastry shell filled with a rich buttery caramel center. A new experience for our non-Canadian friends. WHAT IS A BUTTER TART? A butter tart is a small pastry...

Banana Bread

WHAT IS THE BEST BANANA BREAD RECIPE? To make the very best banana bread that comes out super moist, it is important to start out with those ugly, overripe bananas!  In the picture below you can...

Banana Muffins

This family favorite is entering it's third generation.   If you're looking for a drier texture of muffin, this is not your best choice.   The chocolate chips make the recipe, so don't be shy or watch...

Saturday Morning Pancakes

It all starts with the batter. Too thick and they will be sludgy and undercooked on the inside. Too runny, and the pancakes will spread out and won’t fluff up. I like to test the...

Mom’s Apple Crisp

This is one of the first recipes I learned from my mom and has been my "go-to" dessert for years. It is the only dessert that I make. We have it for special occasions as...