Recipes at a Glance

HERE YOU WILL FIND some quick descriptions of all the recipes in the book, sorted into six time-related categories, to help you plan your next baking day:

QUICK AS CAN BE

Andy’s Soufflé Pancakes

Serves 4 to 6 • this page

Super-simple soufflé pancakes, perfect for weekend breakfasts.

Wholegrain Pancakes

Serves 6 • this page

Fluffy, tender and tasty pancakes to energize your morning.

Dutch Baby

Serves 4 to 6 • this page

Warm soufflé pancakes, fascinating to watch rise.

Mae Olson’s Pönnukökur

Makes 8 • this page

Olson gatherings often include this simple treat from Michael’s mother, Mae.

Buckwheat Galettes

Makes 4 • this page

Filled with savoury breakfast staples like egg, ham and cheese.

Potato Pancakes with Creamy Scrambled Eggs

Serves 4 • this page

Thin, crêpe-like potato pancakes like my mom used to make.

Cheddar, Bacon & Zucchini Muffins

Makes 12 • this page

Savoury, airy muffins for your next teatime party.

Fluffy Cheddar and Chive Biscuits

Makes 18 to 20 • this page

Easy “drop” style biscuits, with a crisp exterior and a soft buttery centre.

Easy Avocado Dip

Serves 4 to 6 • this page

A mellow, fresh and light version of guacamole.

Warm Pizza Dip

Serves 6 • this page

A gooey, satisfying pizza dip ready in less time than delivery pizza.

Triple Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

Makes 30 • this page

Combining the best of choclate chip and oatmeal cookies.

White Chocolate, Pecan and Cranberry Cookies

Makes 16 • this page

Crispy on the outside, chewy and soft on the inside.

Simple Toffee Apples

Makes 8 • this page

Everyone can have fun when making these toffee apples.

Easy-to-Eat S’mores

Makes 12 • this page

A campfire classic of melted marshmallows, chocolate and graham crackers.

“Gourmet Goo” Skillet Brownies

Serves 8 to 12 • this page

A mess of a warm brownie, perfect for learning how to mix, stir, crack eggs and more.

Banana Blueberry Bars

Makes 24 • this page

Moist, tender bars great for a kids’ healthy breakfast snack.

Snickerdoodle Cookies

Makes 30 • this page

A great first recipe to make with little bakers.

Flourless Chocolate Fudge Cookies

Makes 24 • this page

Chocolatey intensity that melts with each chew.

Any Day Fruit Muffins

Makes 12 • this page

A stellar basic muffin recipe without refined sugar.

SAVOUR THE MOMENT

Liège Waffles

Makes 12 • this page

Caramelized bits of sugar are nestled in these yeast waffles.

Lorraine Strata

Serves 8 • this page

A savoury version of a sweet bread pudding, with all the flavours of Quiche Lorraine.

Breakfast Egg Buddies

Makes 12 • this page

Easy little bites, perfect for mornings.

Quick Pizza Dough

Serves 6 • this page

Super-quick pizza dough to help make your next sports night.

Wholegrain Pizza Dough

Serves 6 • this page

A nutty, crunchy wholegrain crust to change your mind on wholegrain pizzas.

Gluten-free Pizza Dough

Serves 6 • this page

A soft dough made without wheat flour that bakes up crisp.

Sloppy Ciabatta Bread

Makes 2 • this page

An Italian flat style of bread with giant airy holes.

Icelandic Brown Bread

Makes 1 Loaf • this page

A delicious, sweet, rich recipe from Michael’s mom.

Fruit-laden Muesli Bread

Makes 1 • this page

Fabulous for breakfast, served with ricotta, cream cheese or jam

Gluten-free Potato Bread

Makes 1 • this page

A sliceable, sandwich-friendly loaf of bread made without wheat flour.

Nacho Cheese Loaf

Makes 1 • this page

A moist, cheese-laden loaf easy to pack for lunches or eat on the go.

Hummus Crackers

Makes 60 • this page

A delicious savoury snack, good on their own or with dip.

Garlic Parmesan Crackers

Makes 36 • this page

Fulfill your every craving for garlicky, crunchy goodness.

Nacho Cheddar Crackers

Makes 62 to 96 • this page

A far more decadent version of your favourite corn tortilla chips.

Roasted Carrot Dip

Serves 8 • this page

The natural sweetness of carrots really comes through here.

Signature Chocolate Chip Cookies

Makes 30 • this page

My all-time favourite chocolate chip cookie recipe.

Chewy Chocolate Ginger Molasses Cookies

Makes 30 • this page

A warm, gooey, but not overly sweet oversized cookie.

Chocolate Chip Loaf Cake

Makes 1 • this page

A buttery and soft loaf cake, great for new bakers.

Chocolate Loaf Cake with White Chocolate Chunks

Makes 1 • this page

A rich chocolate cake with morsels of white chocolate nestled within.

Toffee Bacon Blondies

Makes 36 • this page

If you are a fan of sweet and salty flavour combinations, you’ll love these.

Gluten-free Gingerbread Cake

Serves 16 • this page

Light, moist and fluffy, and very easy to master.

Raspberry Peach Fruit Leather

Serves 12 • this page

An easy, fun afternoon snack.

Cinnamon Apple Raisin Bars

Makes 24 • this page

Maple syrup and apple butter sweeten these bars.

Icebox Meltaway Cookies

Makes 48 to 60 • this page

A snap at first bite, that melts into buttery, sweet delight.

Cereal Killer Squares

Makes 18 • this page

A little sweet, a little salty, a satisfying school-safe treat.

My Go-to Banana Bread

Makes 1 • this page

One of my Baking Day Top 5 recipes.

Coconut Raspberry Loaf Cake

Makes 1 • this page

A loaf richly layered in coconut.

Oatmeal Coffee Cake

Serves 12 to 16 • this page

An effortless recipe that has been a favourite for decades.

Chocolate Dipped Frozen Raspberries

Makes 6 • this page

Pop one of these in your mouth, and you’ll understand.

Coconut Water Popsicles

Makes 6 • this page

Refreshing and simple, and a fun little summer project.

Blueberry Skyr Popsicles

Makes 6 • this page

A cooling, healthy part of a summer’s day.

Raspberry Mango & Mint Popsicles

Makes 6 • this page

A colourful, fresh fruit popsicle to beat the summer heat.

Farmgate-fresh Fruit Ice Cream

Serves 8 • this page

The simplest recipe for fresh fruit ice cream.

Wholegrain Dog Biscotti

Makes 36 to 48 biscotti • this page

A wholesome canine version of crunchy flavourful biscotti.

Tuna Kitty Kibble

Makes 192 • this page

Cats can be tough to please, so I keep these treats as simple as possible.

Double Apple “Pupcakes”

Makes 48 • this page

Cake-like little treats your dog will love to chew on.

Hanging Bird Treats

Makes 7 Cups • this page

These give birds the fat they need to survive the cold winter.

JUST A LITTLE MORE TIME

Big Buttermilk Breakfast Waffles

Makes 4 to 6 • this page

Made from an easy batter and perfect for breakfast or dessert.

Nan’s Walnut Rolls

Makes 3 • this page

A classic Slovak bread, and a favourite at holiday gatherings

Chocolate Babka

Makes 1 • this page

Comforting and homey with rich dough and cinnamon-and-chocolate filling.

Giant Glazed Cinnamon Bun

Serves 12 • this page

My take on this classic morning treat.

Filled Doughnuts

Serves 12 • this page

Polish doughnuts with a cake-like inside and a crispy outside

Rhymes with “Scrispy Scream” Glazed Doughnuts

Makes 15 to 18 • this page

Super-soft doughnuts that will be a hit at your next bake sale.

Sour Cream Doughnut Holes

Makes 16 to 20 • this page

Little glazed and coated gems.

French Baguettes

Makes 2 • this page

You’ll find shaping this dough as much fun as eating it!

Mustard Pretzel Loaf

Makes 1 • this page

Combines wonderfully with deli-style corned beef, ham or sausage.

Khachapouri

Makes 6 • this page

A Georgian canoe-shaped bread, with garlic cheese filling.

Caramelized Onion Cheese Braid

Makes 1 • this page

A savoury version of a gigantic Danish, with caramelized onions and melted cheddar.

Toffee Pretzel Baklava

Makes 15 • this page

A lovely showcase for nuts, nestled between syrup-soaked layers of pastry.

Hot Chocolate Nanaimo Bars

Makes 18 • this page

A twist on the legendary Nanaimo bar.

Triple Gingerbread Bundt Cake

Serves 16 to 20 • this page

Perfect for filling your house with the smell of wonderful spices.

Jam Thumbprint Cookies

Makes 36 • this page

Soft little two-bite gems to fill your holiday cookie tin.

Donna’s Pinwheel Cookies

Makes 30 • this page

No Christmas cookie platter is complete without these.

Fudgiest Frosted Brownies

Makes 24 • this page

Every weekend baking repertoire needs a brownie in the rotation.

Lemon Blondies

Makes 24 • this page

Rich and moist like a brownie, but with lemon instead of chocolate

Jam-filled Doughnut Muffins

Makes 16 • this page

Easy to make muffins, and no deep fryer required.

Apple Berry Streusel Cake

Makes 1 • this page

A buttery cake dotted with fruit that makes a lovely gift.

Classic No-bake Vanilla Cheesecake

Serves 12 to 16 • this page

A brilliantly white, creamy and fluffy cheesecake.

Japanese Cheesecake Loaf

Makes 1 • this page

It may not look like a regular cheesecake, but it is the real thing.

SPREAD OUT THE BAKING LOVE

Easy Chocolate Layer Cake

Makes 1 • this page

A moist, rich chocolate cake, just right for both kids and adults.

Golden Vanilla Cake

Makes 1 • this page

There is vanilla cake and then there’s golden vanilla cake.

Vanilla Cupcakes

Makes 12 • this page

The batter is mixed by hand, pretty much in one bowl.

Chocolate Cupcakes

Makes 12 • this page

Pair these party favourites with Vanilla or Chocolate Cupcake Frosting.

Frosted Cupcake Tops

Makes 30 • this page

The same frosting area as a regular cupcake but with less cake!

Banana Layer Cake

Makes 1 • this page

An irresistible and delicate cake is worthy of special occasions.

Summertime Berries and Cream Sponge Cake

Makes 1 • this page

A summer treat to celebrate the fruits of the season.

Lemon Poppy Seed Sponge Cake

Makes 1 • this page

A stylized cake version of lemon meringue pie.

Classic Carrot Cake

Makes 1 • this page

This family favourite will become one of yours.

Carrot Pumpkin Chiffon Cake

Makes 1 • this page

A moist but light and airily textured cake.

Carrot Cake Roulade

Makes 1 • this page

An easily adaptable roulade that presents wonderfully.

Candied Orange Cassata

Serves 12 • this page

A delicious, festive Italian dessert.

A FULL BAKING DAY

A Doughnut Forest

Makes 36 • this page

A whimsical, heart-shaped display for many occasions.

Vanilla Custard Slice

Makes 3 • this page

Creamy vanilla custard sandwiched between layers of flaky puff pastry.

Torta Della Nonna

Makes 1 • this page

A tribute to many of our baking and dessert inspirations: our grandmothers.

Giant Vanilla Cream Puffs

Makes 24 • this page

A version of a French profiterole: choux paste shell filled with custard.

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

Serves 8 • this page

A top pick for fruit pies, with a lattice top and a colourful filling.

Apple Pie with Oat Crumble

Serves 8 • this page

Perfect for first-time pie makers, with buttery pastry and cinnamon-dusted apples.

Tarte au Sucre

Serves 8 to 10 • this page

A French Canadian dessert that literally translates to “sugar pie.”

Chocolate Cream Pie

Serves 8 to 10 • this page

All about the creaminess—and banana adds another layer of decadence.

Lemon Cream Tart

Serves 8 to 10 • this page

An elegant and pretty pie a soft subtle lemon pucker.

Tiramisu Cream Tart

Serves 8 to 10 • this page

An impressive, sliceable creation with rich mascarpone cream.

Coconut and Dulce de Leche Cream Pie

Serves 8 to 10 • this page

Thick, creamy coconut goodness gives a real twist to this traditional recipe.

BAKING DAYS

Slow-Rise Pizza

Serves 6 • this page

Inspired by Napoli style pizza, with a satisfying chew.

Gingerbread Cuckoo Clock

Makes 1 • this page

A cute and creative take on the holiday tradition to make with family.

Cake for a Crowd

Serves 48 or 84 • this page

A crowd-pleasing cake to make any occasion even more special.

Classic Lemon Layer Cake

Makes 1 • this page

Moist, with a tart and creamy filling and citrus-laced frosting.

German Chocolate Cake

Makes 1 • this page

A mild chocolate cake filled and topped with a caramel-like custard.

Lemon Mousse Cake

Makes 1 • this page

A fanciful and pretty dessert cake for the adventurous weekend baker.

Triple Chocolate Cheesecake

Serves 12 to 16 • this page

Two words: “all in.”

Frozen Maple Walnut Torte

Serves 12 • this page

A crispy baked meringue layered with a sweet maple walnut semifreddo filling.

Frozen Fudge Crunch Ice Cream Layer Cake

Serves 16 • this page

Chocolate and vanilla ice creams layered with crumbled cookies and thick fudge sauce.

Neapolitan Baked Alaska

Serves 16 • this page

Three layers of ice cream and a snickerdoodle cookie crumble.