Brown Butter Sea Salt Nutella Cookies

These cookies have a long name but oh boy they deserve it. Believe it or not, I had never browned butter before, but I think this recipe convinced me that it is the way to make a cookie. It adds a depth of flavour that along with sea salt, totally makes a cookie. You NEED … Continue reading Brown Butter Sea Salt Nutella Cookies

Chocolate Orange Shortbread

It's 28 days till Christmas (sorry I went to the Christmas Market yesterday so it's on my mind). Therefore, I'm feeling festive and that means Christmas cookies! I'm a big fan of Terry's chocolate oranges, my Mom puts one in my stocking every year and this is basically a cookie version of that. These cookies … Continue reading Chocolate Orange Shortbread

Maple Whiskey Pecan Pie

All this Thanksgiving talk has gotten me (a Canadian) into a serious pie mode. I had to let it out somehow, and boy am I glad I did because I ended up with this beauty. I wanted to put a twist on my typical pecan pie, and I had a bottle of maple syrup in … Continue reading Maple Whiskey Pecan Pie

Skillet Olive Oil Apple Cake

With American Thanksgiving approaching, I've still got apples on my mind. Whenever I make apple cake, I always use olive oil in place of butter. It adds a lovely depth of flavour and moisture while still keeping a light texture. This skillet cake is no different, and the apples on top create even more moisture, … Continue reading Skillet Olive Oil Apple Cake

Salted Chocolate Peanut Butter Tart

Do you ever inexplicably have a craving that must be fulfilled no matter what? I had one the other day for chocolate and peanut butter that I knew wouldn't be satisfied with a peanut butter cup. No. It had to be bigger and better. Preferably with Oreos involved somehow. Therefore, we have this tart. Rich … Continue reading Salted Chocolate Peanut Butter Tart

Kouign Amaan

I'm not exaggerating when I said this pastry changed my life. The first time I tried kouign amaan was during my summer abroad in France, visiting St. Malo on a day trip on the Brittany coast. This area is known for its salty air, so when wandering into a pastry shop we immediately started looking … Continue reading Kouign Amaan

Concord Grape Pie

Okay I've totally become a concord grape convert. The first time I had heard of them was in the Four and Twenty Blackbirds book, then I finally saw them at the market this season and today I took the plunge and bought a basket. This grape is so intensely grapey, like grape juice except fresh, … Continue reading Concord Grape Pie

Halloween Candy Brownies

Happy Halloween! I don't know about y'all but I LOVE Halloween, anything that lets me dress up in a fun costume and eat a worrisome amount of candy is a great time in my book. I had a bunch of leftover Halloween candy from a party I had and thought I may as well use … Continue reading Halloween Candy Brownies

Chocolate Cardamom Pistachio Cookies

In the last few months I've hardcore fallen in love with cardamom. The flavour is so unique and it adds a nice warmth and spice to any baked good. I love adding a pinch to pies, but I wanted to try and make it a focal point in something. Enter these cookies. I had a … Continue reading Chocolate Cardamom Pistachio Cookies

Pear Ginger Pie

When you think of fall pies, what do you think of? Apples and pumpkin, right? I know I always thought this way and I've discovered how underrated pears are when thinking about fall pies. As I've watched the produce at the market transition from summer to fall, I keep getting drawn to the pears. They're … Continue reading Pear Ginger Pie