Painted Sugar Cookies

Hand decorating painted sugar cookies on an etched mat

The cutest craft-slash-baking project you ever did see: painted sugar cookies! Keep reading for the details. It’s 50 percent craft, 50 percent baking project and 100 percent delightful. Whip up a batch of dough and egg yolk-based cookie paint and watch your littles make mini masterpieces. This is the perfect snacktivity for a winter crafternoon! […]

Chewy Lemon Crackle Cookies

Chewy lemon crackle cookies in a turquoise bowl

Looking for a cookie with just the right amount of bright lemon flavour paired with a soft and satisfying texture? We’ve got it with these chewy lemon crackle cookies. The search for a chewy lemon cookie recipe must be universal. We’re not the only ones who want tangy lemon flavour with sweetness and softness. This […]

Homemade Bagels (with Flavour Options!)

basket of bagels

If you’ve never tried to make homemade bagels, you’re missing out. And it’s really not as hard as you might think. Keep ready for the step by step. A freshly made bagel is a very good thing, but if you don’t have an authentic Montreal-style bagel shop nearby, they can be tough to find. The […]

Pinwheel Sandwiches

Pinwheel sandwiches in a lunchbox with colourful napkin and apple

Sometimes called “sushi sandwiches” because they mimic the look of classic Japanese maki, these pinwheel sandwiches are a fun change when lunchbox boredom hits. Any combination of ingredients can be used to make pinwheels (sometimes called “sandwich sushi”), and it could not be easier: Wrap bread or flour tortilla around your choice of fillings, then […]

DIY Microwave Popcorn

Bowl of popcorn

Love snacking on healthy popcorn? Here’s an easy way to cook it in the microwave without needing to buy overpackaged, over-seasoned microwave popcorn.

7 Of Our Fave Pumpkin Spice Recipes

Didn’t you get the memo? It’s fall and now everything you bake, cook and sip must be laced with the season’s smashing flavour; pumpkin. Pump up your recipe box with this roundup of our fave autumnal-aligned pumpkin recipes.

Carrot-Apple Muffins with Walnuts

Carrot Apple Walnut Muffins - Parents Canada

Moist, lightly spiced and naturally sweetened, these carrot-apple muffins are a wholesome bake you’ll want on repeat. Looking for a snack that feels both nourishing and indulgent? These carrot-apple muffins with walnuts are packed with grated carrot and apple and sweetened with banana and a touch of maple syrup or agave. The result is a […]

Mini Layered Taco Dip

Mini layered taco dip cups on a wooden surface with chips and lime

Who doesn’t love an individually sized snack or app? Not us. We adore these mini layered taco dip cups for exactly this reason. This layered taco dip isn’t just for parties (though it is be the perfect mini appetizer!). You can layer this yummy dish in an insulated container for school lunches, whip it up […]

9 Easy Plan-Ahead Camping Recipes

family at a campfire on a camping trip roasting marshmallows

Camping recipes don’t have to be beans from a can, though, there’s nothing wrong with that. Get ready for the best camping meals ever.

35 Tasty Mother’s Day Recipes

strawberry shortcake with whipped cream

Celebrate Mom with a nice meal. We’ve got Mother’s Day recipes that span from breakfast to brunch to dinner to snacks and lunch to get you inspired. But don’t forget that as nice as it is to receive a beautiful meal, It isn’t very nice to receive a mess. If you make any of these Mother’s Day recipes, just be sure to clean up after.

Fruit Salad with Mint, Honey and Lime

Fruit salad with mint, honey and lime on a pink background

Fruit salad with mint might just blow your mind. Add homemade honey-lime simple syrup and you’ll wonder where this recipe has been all your life. A colourful fruit salad makes a welcome addition to any brunch table. Dress it with a fresh and simple honey-lime syrup for the occasion, along with a sprinkle of mint. […]