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Super Peanut Buttery Banana Smoothie

I’m all about convenient breakfasts but they have to be healthy and satiating too — and this smoothie checks all three boxes. I use a combination of traditional peanut butter and peanut butter powder, both made with just peanuts. The…

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The Best-ever Healthy Homemade Granola

After much searching, I’ve come to realize it’s nearly impossible to find the perfect granola at a grocery and even health food store. And if you do, it’s super expensive. This recipe, which I adapted and tweaked from Cookie and…

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Classically Crisp Shortbread Cookies

Shortbread cookies have been a staple every holiday season for as long as I can remember. My mom has tried out various recipes (to my dad’s delight) and finally settled on this one, published in a newspaper many years ago.…

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Rich and Chewy Chocolate Brownies

Brownies are my all-time favourite dessert. You can fancy them up with ice cream or frosting or eat them as is. I prefer mine with no accoutrements and this family recipe is stand-alone perfection. It’s quick and easy-to-make, and will…

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Simply Perfect Spiced Pumpkin Bread

Have leftover pumpkin from Thanksgiving? Don’t let it go to waste: Try making this easy-to-bake pumpkin bread recipe, which has been a staple in my family for decades. Mildly spicy, lightly sweet and very moist, it’s great with a cup…

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