dessert Archives

Classic Canadian Dish: Flapper Pie

Satisfy your sweet tooth with Flapper Pie, a classic prairie dessert. Learn how to make this quick and easy dessert using pantry staples.

Canada’s Forgotten Dessert: The History of Flapper Pie

Discover the history of Flapper Pie, a forgotten Prairie favourite that has remained a cherished dessert in Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Classic Canadian Dish: Figgy Duff

This traditional Newfoundland and Labradorian boiled pudding delivers all the flavour of a one-pot dessert steamed in a pease pudding bag.

Berry Barley Shortcake

Treat yourself this summer with an indulgent Berry Barley Shortcake! This delicious treat is a classic dessert made even better by the addition of barley flour.

Barley Cream Puffs

Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these Barley Cream Puffs are ready to be filled with your favourite sweet or savoury filling.

Apple Cranberry Crisp

This Apple Cranberry Crisp is a delicious seasonal dish that is perfect for breakfast or dessert!

Indulge in a slice of wholesome goodness with this Rustic Apple Pie recipe! Perfectly balanced with the natural sweetness of apples infused with warm cinnamon and sugar, every bite is a scrumptious embrace of fall flavours.

Pumpkin Pie

If you're in the mood for a delicious dessert that screams autumn, look no further than Pumpkin Pie!

Double Chocolate Brownies

Satisfy your sweet tooth with these rich and decadent Double Chocolate Brownies! Made with wholesome barley flour and loaded with rich, decadent cocoa, these brownies are a chocolate lover's dream!

Easy Barley Pie Crust

Are you tired of the same old pie crust? Why not try something new with this Easy Barley Pie Crust recipe!

Blueberry Grunt

Get a taste of the sweet and aromatic flavours of Eastern Canada with this traditional Blueberry Grunt recipe!

Pumpkin Chai Muffins

These Pumpkin Chai Muffins are full of pumpkin spice and everything nice - including split red lentils!

Cinnamon Apple Cake

Easily created with pantry staples the Cinnamon Apple cake is everything you could want in an apple pie…if the pie was a cake!

Classic Canadian Dishes: Date Squares

The Date Square (a.k.a. Matrimonial Bar) is beloved by many despite the plethora of names it's known by, and perfect with a cup of tea.

Classic Canadian Dishes: Nanaimo Bars

Nanaimo bars are a Canadian favourite and are a prominent feature on any cooking tray across the country, especially at Christmas time.

Triple Threat: A History of the Nanaimo Bar

The delicious Canadian phenomenon found at every church basement tea, farmers market and community bake sale across the country has been beloved by generations. And the most famous of them all? The Nanaimo Bar.

Delicious Squared: History of Date Squares

The humble date square is surprisingly sweet and perfect with a cup of tea, enjoyed from Victoria, British Columbia to St. John’s Newfoundland. Whatever you call it, it is comfort, squared.