Desserts
The best desserts don’t have to be complicated. Some of mine go back generations, like the rhubarb crisp I still bake in my great-grandmother’s Pyrex dish. Others are newer favourites, like a silky lemon posset. All are easy to make, and a sweet reason to linger at the table a little longer.
Pumpkin Spice Pots de Crème
Everything we love about pumpkin pie, in a silky little pot. The secret is a Canadian touch.
Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
In my family, rhubarb meant one thing: crisp. Baked every spring in my great-grandmother’s Pyrex dish, it feels like four generations are in the kitchen together.
Lemon Posset
No eggs. No gelatin. No fuss. Fresh lemon juice sets hot, sweetened cream into something between a feather-light mousse and a velvet panna cotta.
No-Bake Mini Strawberry Charlotte Cake
A dessert named after a queen, made without turning on the oven. Ladyfingers, cream and strawberries, set in the fridge.
Rhubarb Tart
My mom’s rhubarb patch was our childhood hiding place. Now those ruby stalks are baked into a brown sugar and almond filling on a buttery crust.
Crustless Lemon Hand Pies
Sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice and zest baked in a muffin tin: lemon pie flavour with a cake texture, no crust needed.
almond crescent cookies
Holiday baking always reminds me of my family especially my grandmothers and aunties.
Crunchy Rocky Road Squares
A vintage dessert, revitalized. This no-bake treat of chocolate, marshmallows and crunchy biscuit is a breeze to make and has delighted taste buds for generations.
shortbread jam slices
Sundays at our house are extra special because Will knows exactly where Nan’s cookie jar is!
pumpkin pie mousse
I love no-bake desserts; they’re so easy to make and require minimal effort. Pumpkin mousse; a nostalgic treat that felt just right for the season.
frozen yogurt treats
These frozen yogurt treats can be enjoyed all year round; if you like ice cream any time of the year, you’ll like this. Serve them as shown or atop a fruit salad.
peaches and cream with st-germain elderflower liqueur
This is one of the easiest peach desserts you will ever make. It’s simple and elegant.