Author: Danielle Fortin

  • Granola

    Granola

    This homemade granola is quick to pull together and is a healthy and delicious treat. You will be amazed by how wonderful your home smells while it cooks.

    INGREDIENTS

    • 2.5 cups large flake oats
    • 1 cup pecan halves
    • 1.5 cups sliced almonds
    • 1.5 cups sunflower seeds
    • 1/4 cup poppy seeds
    • 1/4 cup sesame seeds
    • 1 tbsp cinnamon
    • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
    • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 1 cup butter
    • 1/2 cup honey
    • 1/4 cup maple syrup
    • 2 tsp almond extract

    DIRECTIONS

    1. Preheat the oven to 325 F
    2. Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl, mix well
    3. In a small saucepan, melt the butter and add the honey, maple syrup and almond extract.
    4. Pour the mixture into the dry ingredients and toss them together. Make sure that everything is well incorporated and coated.
    5. Spread the mixture on a large baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, until the oats and almonds are starting to turn golden brown. Turn over the granola and mix well after 12 minutes to make sure it bakes evenly.
    6. Let cool on the baking sheet until it reaches room temperature. Store in an airtight container.
  • Simple Mac & Cheese

    Simple Mac & Cheese

    The trick to spending more time outside is to have a few quick and delicious meals in the plans. That way there’s no excuse after school or work but to grab a bite and head out for an evening of snowshoeing.

    This simple mac & cheese fits that category. As quick and simple to make as a box of KD but with more flavours and just a handful of simple ingredients. Plus the kids love it, always a bonus!

    INGREDIENTS

    • 300 g macaroni or other similar pasta
    • 2 tbsp butter
    • 2 tbsp flour
    • 1.5 cup milk
    • 1.25 cup grated orange cheddar
    • 0.25 cup parmesan
    • 3 tbsp pizza sauce

    DIRECTIONS

    1. As promised, this is a quick and easy recipe. First, cook the pasta.
    2. While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour, mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes before adding ½ cup of milk. Mix the flour and milk well. It will have a thick consistency.
    3. Add the rest of the milk and bring to a boil while mixing. As soon as it starts to boil, reduce to low heat. Incorporate the pizza sauce and cheeses, mixing well until all the cheese is melted.
    4. By then the pasta should be cooked. Drain the pasta and combine with the cheese sauce.
  • Vanilla Marshmallows

    Vanilla Marshmallows

    Why make your own marshmallows? Aren’t they hard to do? It’s surprisingly simple, fun and they taste so much better! The real bonus is that homemade marshmallows fit way better between graham crackers for your s’mores!

    Making your own marshmallows isn’t hard. It takes a few simple ingredients, a bit of patience, attention to details and a little cleanup afterward. I’ll walk you through making your first batch. Once you are comfortable with the recipe all you will need is the short version at the end and you can start experimenting with more flavours.

    Many recipes we’ve come across use corn syrup but we prefer ours with honey and cane sugar. Follow the recipe below and you will have some delicious marshmallows!

    INGREDIENTS

    BLOOM

    • 3 packets gelatin
    • 1/2 cup water

    BASE

    • 1 cup honey
    • 1 cup cane sugar
    • 1/4 tsp salt
    • 1/2 cup water
    • 1 tbsp vanilla extract

    COATING

    • 1/2 cup cornstarch
    • 1.5 cup icing sugar

    SUPPLIES

    • Baking spray
    • Stand mixer
    • Medium-sized pot
    • 13″ x 9″ pan
    • Pizza wheel
    • Candy Thermometer (must go up to 250 F)
    • A spatula that won’t melt in your mixture

    DIRECTIONS

    Make sure all tools and ingredients are out and ready to go. Some of the steps will happen quickly and having everything close by will make it much easier. Your arms will appreciate the stand mixer, mixing the marshmallows will take over 10 minutes.

    MAKING THE BLOOM

    1. Combine ½ cup of water with 3 packets of gelatin in the stand mixer bowl and mix until there are no clumps (just a few seconds). Let rest.

    MAKING THE BASE

    1. In medium pot mix ½ cup of water, 1 cup of honey, 1 cup of cane sugar and ¼ tsp of Salt.
    2. Bring to a boil on high heat and continue until the mixture reaches 248F. The time this takes will depend on your stove. Stir every few minutes and keep an eye on the temperature – do not go over 250F.

    THE MARSHMALLOW BATTER

    1. Once the mixture reaches 248F turn off the heat and carefully pour into the gelatin mixture. Give it a quick stir to make sure gelatin is off the bottom. Be careful, the liquid is very hot.
    2. The mixture will be dark brown. Don’t panic, the whipping adds in the air which makes it white and fluffy.
    3. Gradually increase the speed of the mixer all the way to high (that’ll help prevent splashing the hot mixture everywhere) and mix for 12 minutes.
    4. Turn off the mixer, add 1 tbsp of vanilla extract and mix for a minute. Increase the speed gradually or you will have vanilla all over the kitchen.

    CURING

    1. Spread your marshmallow batter into a 13″ x 9″ pan generously covered with baking spray. Try to get it as flat as possible but don’t overdo it or you’ll end up with a sticky mess.
    2. Let sit for 12 hours. You could cut them as soon as after 6 hours but the longer wait is worth it.

    CUTTING THE MARSHMALLOWS

    1. Make the coating, mixing ½ cup cornstarch and 1 ½ cups of icing sugar.
    2. Gently rub some of the coatings on the top of the marshmallows. The outside should only be slightly sticky at this point.
    3. Flip onto a cutting surface and cover the remaining marshmallows with the coating. Tip: Use a plastic mat inside a baking sheet to cut down on the mess.
    4. Use a pizza wheel to cut your marshmallows up into the desired size. Coat each newly exposed edge of the marshmallow as you go.
    5. Tip: using a pizza wheel will save you the headache of fighting with your knife to cut the marshmallows. Starting with a clean pizza wheel you can usually cut a whole batch without having to wipe it off or spray it with oil.
  • Lime Ice Pops

    Lime Ice Pops

    Our daughter loves everything sour and these definitely pass her test. These aren’t for everyone but for true lime lovers.

    INGREDIENTS

    • 1 cup simple syrup
    • The zest of 1 lime, cut in strips
    • 2/3 cup fresh-squeezed lime juice (about 3-5 limes)
    • 1.5 cup water

    DIRECTIONS

    • Add the lime zest to the simple syrup (to make simple syrup, combine 2/3 cup of water with 2/3 cup of sugar) and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature. Strain into a measuring pitcher.
    • Squeeze the juice from the limes. You should have approximately 2/3 cup of juice. Strain and combine with the lime-infused simple syrup.
    • Add water to the mixture until the total amount is 3 cups (adding about 1.5 cups of water). Mix well.
    • Pour the mixture into the moulds, allowing for some room the expansion. Allow the ice pops to start freezing, about 50 minutes before adding the popsicle sticks.
    • Freeze for 6 to 8 hours.

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