Pumpkin Pastry Cream This delicious Creamy Pumpkin Pastry Cream is quick and easy. The perfect filling for cakes, pies, cookies and even cream puffs! Or why not change up your Thanksgiving and make a pastry cream crostata instead a pumpkin pie? I decided to make this based on my ItalianRead More →

Deb’s Tried & True Sourdough Bread I have dabbled with sourdough for many years, but I was never thrilled with my results. While we were all on lockdown during the Pandemic, I started watching videos on how to perfect my sourdough bread, and I experimented (a LOT) with different recipesRead More →

Cheesy Broccoli Pasta Bake Broccoli Pasta is a delicious baked pasta, a creamy cheesy comfort food dish that the whole family will love. For fall and winter, there is nothing better than a cozy warm pasta casserole for dinner.  We are now into the start of one of my favouriteRead More →

Sautéed Pepper & Onion Pasta We have two raised garden beds that are fully fenced to keep the critters out. The past two years, we’ve had no problem apart from the time I found ten wild turkeys munching their way through my lettuce. This year, however, the deer are jumpingRead More →

Easy Nut & Maple Cookies Maple cookies are an easy cookie recipe made with maple syrup and chopped nuts.  They’re soft and chewy, the best cookie for the fall and holiday season. You can make a batch to enjoy right away or freeze them to enjoy later. Are you lookingRead More →

Easy Checkerboard Apple Cake – breakfast fun Jumping in apple season with a fun checkerboard apple cake. Perfect for a toddler bake together activity. Few basic ingredients you already have in your pantry. The post Easy Checkerboard Apple Cake – breakfast fun first appeared on Buona Pappa. Source: Easy CheckerboardRead More →

Pumpkin Fritters If it’s fall, it’s time for pumpkin, and Pumpkin Fritters are a great way to use the fall squash. They are simple to make and so delicious hot and crispy from the pan. Serve them as an appetizer or side dish. You will love the flavors. So manyRead More →

Rustic Semolina Lemon & Rosemary Cake I have made a number of cakes similar to this one, specifically cakes that include both cornmeal and olive oil and are flavored with citrus, but this particular cake will certainly become one of my all time favorites. I used both a finely groundRead More →