Continuing from my previous post which included two methods of making pizza dough, I also have 2 recommendations for how to make the pizzas themselves. The first method is by using a pizza stone in your oven. There is a big selection of pizza stones out there, starting around $15 (like the one I got … Continue reading 100% Whole Wheat Pizza – Oven and Grilling Methods
100% Whole Wheat Pizza Dough
Well, the time has finally come for me to share the pizza dough recipe that I have been blogging about since April!! After much practice and many pitfalls, I have finally gotten good enough at this that I can easily whip it up at any time and feel very comfortable sharing with you all what … Continue reading 100% Whole Wheat Pizza Dough
Healthier Oatmeal Cookies
I have been trying to get away from dessert recipes...really, I have! But the little peanut in my belly seems to have quite the sweet tooth, and I have been wanting dessert all of the time lately. In an effort to get my sweet fix from something moderately healthy, I decided to try out a … Continue reading Healthier Oatmeal Cookies
The Pizza Story (4) – The Trials and Tribulations of Making Pizza!
If you are just joining this story and interested in reading my previous ramblings, check here 🙂 After wrestling with my food processor and struggling with an incredibly sticky dough, it was finally time to try to make pizza. After an overnight rest, I pulled out my dough balls from the fridge when the munchkin ate … Continue reading The Pizza Story (4) – The Trials and Tribulations of Making Pizza!
Butternut Squash Soup
A few years ago, I hosted Thanksgiving for the first time for a very small group - just my parents, hubby's parents, and the 2 of us. At the time I was in a small apartment and just starting to practice my cooking skills, which led to a menu including an overcooked turkey breast, stuffing … Continue reading Butternut Squash Soup
Mini Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Fudge Frosting
Hi everyone! I started the story of the munchkin's birthday cupcakes in this post, but decided the chocolate cupcakes needed a post of their own! Whereas I was happy with a modified muffin for the vanilla version, I needed to try 2 chocolate recipes to find a winner. The first one was from Weelicious (with whole … Continue reading Mini Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Fudge Frosting
Birthday Cupcakes
I'd like to start this post by wishing my little munchkin a very happy birthday! I cannot believe it's been 2 years already, and at the same time I can't believe how grown up she is - talking and singing, jumping and climbing, and even knowing enough to get excited about her own birthday party … Continue reading Birthday Cupcakes
Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
---This post is part of my Canadian Thanksgiving series--- I have to apologize, I failed as a food blogger and didn't manage to get my pumpkin cake recipe posted before Thanksgiving! But even if you didn't have the opportunity to make this for Thanksgiving, it is still a great all-purpose recipe. I originally got this … Continue reading Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Apple Crisp
---This post is part of my Canadian Thanksgiving series--- Well friends, we have finally made it to dessert in my Canadian Thanksgiving feast! Sorry for cutting this so close to our American Thanksgiving; it's become harder and harder to carve out time to get through my blog backlog. But even if this doesn't make it … Continue reading Apple Crisp
Silky Smooth Mashed Potatoes
---This post is part of my Canadian Thanksgiving series--- I'm easy when it comes to mashed potatoes - I've pretty much never met a mashed potato I didn't love, from super-buttery, creamy restaurant style to my healthier, minimal butter, skins-included Smashed Potatoes. I really am telling the truth when I say that I enjoy my healthier version … Continue reading Silky Smooth Mashed Potatoes
The Simply Wholesome Kitchen 