Author: Ellen

The Best Cinnamon Buns

These cinnamon buns are a true family favorite. In fact, my family swears they’re better than Cinnabon! 😍 But what’s the secret? It’s not just the ingredients—it’s all about the technique! So many people struggle with homemade cinnamon rolls, even after trying countless recipes. One of my friends kept switching […]

Potato Bacon Soup

There was no better meal to enjoy on this very cold winter night than this delicious and comforting potato bacon soup. My recipe is quite a bit different than many other recipes on the internet as I add carrots and corn to mine. In addition, I reduce the heavy cream […]

Oven-Fried Chicken

One of my favourite ways to enjoy chicken! It tastes so much like KFC fried chicken but without all the guilt! Not only does cornmeal and flour make this chicken crispy, it also seals all the juices inside, making it unbelievably juicy! I don’t know about you, but for me, […]

Our Family’s Go-To Chili Recipe – Crockpot Chili

Fresh-tasting and so comforting. As we enjoyed this meal yesterday, we all agreed that was the most perfect meal on a chilly winter day! There’s no other meal that was going to hit the spot in quite the same way! Served with vegetables, cornmeal muffins and followed by chocolate mint […]

Kung Pao Chicken

Absolutely the favourite stir fry in our household! It’s so easy and quick to put together, making it a perfect choice for a quick weeknight meal. Chicken can be chopped up and stored in the refrigerator covered. So can be the veggies as well as the sauce. Meaning that the […]

Gingersnap Cookies – More Than Just a Festive Treat! 🍪✨

Long gone are the days when I thought chocolate chip cookies were the only cookies that mattered! In fact, I’m dedicating the next year to exploring all kinds of cookies—learning about their unique characteristics and perfecting a variety of recipes. 🍪💫 These Gingersnap Cookies, for example, are the perfect place […]