Line an 8” pan with parchment paper so it’s easy to remove from pan to cut. Melt butter, chocolate and marshmallows in a large bowl over top a saucepan of hot water (a double boiler). Stir until melted. Remove from heat and cool 2 minutes before stirring in gumdrops. Pour into pan – it will…
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Easy Christmas Marshmallow Fudge
We are counting down to December making all sorts of delicious goodies like this easy marshmallow fudge. This fudge takes a handful of ingredients and is quick and easy to make. No boiling or candy thermometers required! This Christmas marshmallow fudge is delectable and oh so sweet, but is a holiday favorite! Place in a…

Easy Cranberry Orange No-Knead Bread
It is November and nearly the holiday season! So, we decided to do a fun Countdown to the Holidays by baking all kinds of goodies this month. We are kicking it off with this yummy easy-no-need-to-knead cranberry orange bread because, who doesn’t love bread!?! This bread has a chewy crust with a soft and tender…

Zesty Turkey Soup
This soup is a zesty stew-like soup that is full of flavor. It is hearty and a great way to use up leftover turkey after the holidays. It’s delicious and is a welcome to have a warm bowl of flavorful soup in the cold winter months. I have been making this soup since I was…

How to Make Homemade Stuffing
Whether you call it stuffing or dressing, it’s easy to make at home, without a box mix. Homemade stuffing is much more flavorful than store bought. It’s fluffy with crispy edges and has a delicious poultry flavor plus only contains a handful of ingredients. It really is quite simple to make homemade stuffing. I remember…

Potato Stew with Dumplings
It is only October, but it has been snowing here in Alberta all week…which definitely makes it soup weather! I have been making all sorts of hearty, stick-to-the-bone soups!! My family loves all kinds of soup, but potato has to be the favorite! So I decided to turn our beloved potato soup into a hearty…

Chicken Stew & Dumplings
This chicken stew is one of my most requested meals! It’s a hearty, stick-to-your-ribs old fashioned meal and one of my favorites to enjoy when it’s cold out! My girls love dumplings in stews and soups but, you can easily omit the dumplings, and substitute for rice or pasta instead. You could also use this…

Vanilla Syrup
This vanilla syrup is creamy and has a lovely vanilla flavor. It’s sweet without being overly sweet and is perfect for atop pancakes or even drizzled in your morning tea or coffee. Let’s get started! In a saucepan, whisk together the water, sugar and cornstarch together. Bring to a boil. Stir often. Cook until thick,…