Desserts & Baking |
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Dad's Pumpkin Chip Cookies
Growing up these cookies were my Dad's specialty. He'd make batches and batches of them to freeze. If you're in a hurry you can also use canned pumpkin and they're just as tasty!
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Baby Cakes with Lemon Butter Cream Icing
Larger than a cupcake but more fun and fancy to share than a slice of cake, baby cakes are a fabulous dessert buffet item where guests can have a slice (or two) of cake and have room to sample the other treats. Perfect for a Canada Day celebration or at the next baby or wedding shower.
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Canada Day Ice Cream Cake
Nothing says patriotic like a red and white Canada Day cake.
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Grilled Fruit Kebabs with Tangy Lemon Yogurt Sauce
Get the kids to help in the preparation of these tasty dessert kebabs.
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Luscious Lemon Cake with Lemon Cream Sauce
Sponge cake-like in texture but with considerably less fat, this moist lemon cake bursts with refreshing flavour in each bite. It serves six with yummy leftovers that can be packed for a lunchtime treat. Don’t be fooled by the simplicity of this cake, it’s a dazzling finish to a meal! Garnish with fresh mint if you like.
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Fruit Gazpacho
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Steamed Pumpkin Cake
This recipe is simple, delicious and so easy to make. It's perfect for a cold winter's evening or a potluck in the middle of the summer.
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Slow Cooker Cupcakes
Our kids love to come home to a tasty treat and slow cooker cupcakes double as a fun school treat too!
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Apple Caramel Crockpot Dessert
Pure yumminess that can be served over angel food cake with ice cream.
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Swirl Crock Cheesecake
Cheesecake has never been so easy! This is a tasty cheesecake with the familiar flavours of chocolate and peanut butter.
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Slow Cooker Homestyle Apple Brown Betty
Simple and delicious!
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Gingerbread Elf House
This recipe is perfect for a small sized gingerbread house. In addition to the cookie dough you'll also need some Royal Icing (you can buy the powdered at your local grocery store), some candies to decorate and a template for cutting out the house pieces . Watch our video for helpful tips on making "Elf" Gingerbread houses. Shopping List | Template | Watch Video
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Cuban Lunch Chocolates
This is my favourite recipe of all time! They freeze well too!
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Peanut Butter Truffles
This year, why not add a personal touch to your holiday gifts by giving friends and family a tin of Peanut Butter Truffles? Creamy, delicious and decadent, this treat makes the perfect gift. Gift wrap tip: fill a decorative cookie tin with truffles and wrap them in cellophane and ribbon.
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Decadent Chocolate Delight
Looking for a simple slow cooker dessert recipe? This decadent chocolate cake will have everyone asking for seconds! It's easy to make and will become a family favourite.

