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Chocolate-dipped Classic Shortbread Hearts

January 30, 2014 by EmmaEats

More sweet treats for your sweets this Valentine’s Day. [gigya src=”http://grooveshark.com/songWidget.swf” width=”204″ height=”40″ flashvars=”hostname=cowbell.grooveshark.com&songIDs=34584202&style=metal&p=0″ allowScriptAccess=”always” wmode=”window”] This year has been a veritable Valentine extravaganza at our house and we’re still weeks away from the actual day. We’ve got cards underway and have tested loads of treat options. Unlike years past, I didn’t want to be unprepared and uninspired as we got closer to Valentine’s Day. Emma and Katie are both very interested in celebrating whatever holiday is coming and so, […]

Categories: Desserts, Really Yum Yum, Recipes • Tags: baking, Baking and Confections, Biscuit, Christmas, Cookies, Cooking, Dessert, desserts, Family-friendly, Food, food-photography, Homemade, Kid-friendly, nut-free, quick and easy, Recipes, shortbread, Valentine

Chocolate Cinnamon Hearts [Vegan] | EmmaEats

Chocolate Cinnamon Heart Cookies [Vegan]

January 28, 2014 by EmmaEats

Love, love, love. [gigya src=”http://grooveshark.com/songWidget.swf” width=”204″ height=”40″ flashvars=”hostname=cowbell.grooveshark.com&songIDs=28682202&style=metal&p=0″ allowScriptAccess=”always” wmode=”window”] Hugs and kisses. Red and pink. Sweets and chocolates. There are a bunch of entities synonymous with modern Valentine’s Day. And, now these Chocolate Cinnamon Cookie Hearts equal Valentine’s Day for us. Chocolatey, with a warm hint of cinnamon spice, these vegan cookies are versatile. I have a few alternatives here so when we make them, there’s a version for everyone. There are ones dipped in deep dark chocolate (my […]

Categories: Desserts, Really Yum Yum, Recipes, Vegan • Tags: baking, Baking and Confections, Chocolate, Cinnamon, coconut oil, dairy-free, Dessert, desserts, Family-friendly, Food, food-photography, Gift-giving, Homemade, Kid-friendly, nut-free, quick and easy, Raspberry, Recipes, spelt, Valentine, Whole wheat flour

Chocolate Cake Cookies [Vegan] | EmmaEats

Double Chocolate Cake Cookies [Vegan]

January 16, 2014 by EmmaEats

Chocolate. [gigya src=”http://grooveshark.com/songWidget.swf” width=”204″ height=”40″ flashvars=”hostname=cowbell.grooveshark.com&songIDs=39035343&style=metal&p=0″ allowScriptAccess=”always” wmode=”window”] If Christmas and Winter are associated with mint, Valentine’s Day is definitely chocolate. And with Valentine’s Day around the corner, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about a chocolate treat for that little someone special. Although these cookies don’t look it, they are incredibly indulgent. Similar to quick cake mix cookies you may have seen elsewhere, these from-scratch cookies are simple to make and require only one bowl (make the flax […]

Categories: Desserts, Really Yum Yum, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian • Tags: baking, Baking and Confections, Chocolate, Cookies, Cooking, Dessert, Family-friendly, Food, food-photography, Homemade, Kid-friendly, nut-free, quick and easy, Recipes, Valentine, Vegan

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EmmaEatsTop 10 Recipes of 2013 | EmmaEats

EmmaEats’ Top Ten Recipes in 2013

December 31, 2013 by EmmaEats

2013 has been quite a year. As many have celebrated victories, grappled with political instability or coped with natural disasters, we have been fortunate to have had a relatively peaceful year. Looking back, I’ve had the good fortune to share experiences and traditions, as well as recipes we use as enjoyment, as comfort and as celebration. This year, you enjoyed both sweet and savoury tastes, both new and traditional foods. These were your favourite recipes this year – EmmaEats’ top […]

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Easy Spelt Crescents with Cheese | EmmaEats

Easy Cheesy Spelt Crescent Rolls

December 12, 2013 by EmmaEats

We’re in the thick of entertaining season. [gigya src=”http://grooveshark.com/songWidget.swf” width=”204″ height=”40″ flashvars=”hostname=cowbell.grooveshark.com&songIDs=1853242&style=metal&p=0″ allowScriptAccess=”always” wmode=”window”] If you’re celebrating at this time of the year, your holiday preparations are likely well underway. And generally, the holidays lead to partaking in eating many delicious treats. Should you be the one entertaining or just considering an easy lunch/appetizer/side for any occasion, add these tender, flaky and flavourful crescent rolls to your arsenal. They are simple to make and come together so quickly. The dough […]

Categories: Appetizers, Brunch, Lunch, Really Yum Yum, Recipes, Super School Snacks • Tags: appetizers, baking, Bread, Brunch, Cheese, Christmas, Cooking, Family-friendly, Food, food-photography, Homemade, Kid-friendly, Lunch, nut-free, quick and easy, Recipes, spelt

Easy Grilled Tilapia Fish Cakes

October 24, 2013 by EmmaEats

I’m not quite ready to let go of the warm weather. [gigya src=”http://grooveshark.com/songWidget.swf” width=”204″ height=”40″ flashvars=”hostname=cowbell.grooveshark.com&songIDs=32392887&style=metal&p=0″ allowScriptAccess=”always” wmode=”window”] The girls, they don’t mind the extra layers they’re donning when heading outside. I, on the other hand, am much less pleased about this and have already pulled the warm woolen blankets out from their summer hiding spots so I can place them in strategic locations around the house. I know any minute now I’m going to feel the chill of the […]

Categories: Appetizers, Dinner, Lunch, Really Yum Yum, Recipes • Tags: appetizers, Autumn Recipes, Cooking, Family-friendly, fish, Food, food-photography, healthy, Homemade, Kid-friendly, nut-free, quick and easy, Recipes, summer recipes, Tilapia

Tasty Venison Tostadas [Gluten-Free]

October 17, 2013 by EmmaEats

This is the ultimately customizable meal. [gigya src=”http://grooveshark.com/songWidget.swf” width=”204″ height=”40″ flashvars=”hostname=cowbell.grooveshark.com&songIDs=35997986&style=metal&p=0″ allowScriptAccess=”always” wmode=”window”] Often, parents complain about having to make multiple meals in order to accommodate their kids’ requirements. These tostadas truly are a perfect meal. No matter the tastes at the table, everyone can find a combination that suits them. It comes together in a flash which makes it just right for a weeknight dinner or for an impromptu casual dinner party. The kids will have fun as they […]

Categories: Dinner, Lunch, Really Yum Yum, Recipes • Tags: Autumn Recipes, Cooking, Family-friendly, Food, food-photography, gluten-free, Homemade, Kid-friendly, Mexican cuisine, nut-free, Olive oil, quick and easy, Recipes, Tostada, Venison, Winter recipes

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Chocolate and Olive Oil Truffle Cake [Dairy-Free] | EmmaEats

Chocolate Olive Oil Truffle Cake [Dairy-Free & Gluten-Free]

October 10, 2013 by EmmaEats

So it’s not paper, or silver. Not ruby nor gold. [gigya src=”http://grooveshark.com/songWidget.swf” width=”204″ height=”40″ flashvars=”hostname=cowbell.grooveshark.com&songIDs=33312993&style=metal&p=0″ allowScriptAccess=”always” wmode=”window”] This post is an anniversary of sorts. It’s my 100th EmmaEats…and Katie too! post. Maybe we should have fireworks or champagne. No – let’s have cake. And chocolate. Mmmmm – chocolate cake. This particular cake was adapted from Molly Wizenberg’s Winning Hearts and Minds Cake over at Orangette. Truth be told, Molly’s site and writing influenced me to start EmmaEats and to focus […]

Categories: Desserts, Really Yum Yum, Recipes • Tags: baking, Baking and Confections, Chocolate, Chocolate cake, dairy-free, desserts, Family-friendly, Food, food-photography, gluten-free, Homemade, Kid-friendly, nut-free, Olive oil, Orangette, quick and easy, Recipes

Easy Edamame Dip [Vegan]

October 3, 2013 by EmmaEats

So we’re a little late to the party. [gigya src=”http://grooveshark.com/songWidget.swf” width=”204″ height=”40″ flashvars=”hostname=cowbell.grooveshark.com&songIDs=214451&style=metal&p=0″ allowScriptAccess=”always” wmode=”window”] Edamame has been popular for years. Seriously — if you wiki edamame, you’ll find that the earliest mentions of it date back to 1275. It wasn’t popular here in North America that far back, and at our house, it only started making frequent appearances this past spring and summer. And even then, it was by accident! I’m not certain how we haven’t been enjoying edamame […]

Categories: Appetizers, Lunch, Really Yum Yum, Recipes, Super School Snacks, Vegan • Tags: Alton Brown, appetizers, avocado, dairy-free, Edamame, Family-friendly, Food, food-photography, gluten-free, Homemade, Kid-friendly, nut-free, Olive oil, quick and easy, Recipes, summer recipes, Vegan

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Spooky Halloween Cupcakes [Vegan] | EmmaEats

Spooky Halloween Cupcakes, 3 ways [Vegan]

September 26, 2013 by EmmaEats

Trick or treat! [gigya src=”http://grooveshark.com/songWidget.swf” width=”204″ height=”40″ flashvars=”hostname=cowbell.grooveshark.com&songIDs=35770164&style=metal&p=0″ allowScriptAccess=”always” wmode=”window”] Halloween is a lively time at our house — one year, it warranted three costume changes on the big day. Even before we had a family, it was always a highly anticipated holiday. Hopefully, this year won’t be a triple-costume Halloween (there’s a habit I’d prefer to not encourage) but it doesn’t mean we won’t have some fun! These rich, dark, chocolatey vegan cupcakes and their “costumes” are quick and […]

Categories: Desserts, Really Yum Yum, Recipes, Vegan • Tags: Autumn Recipes, baking, Baking and Confections, Chocolate, coconut oil, Cooking, Cupcake, dairy-free, Dessert, Fall recipes, Family-friendly, Food, food-photography, Halloween, Halloween Cupcakes, Homemade, Kid-friendly, Martha Stewart, nut-free, quick and easy, Recipes

Pasta with Tuna, Garlic and Capers [Dairy-Free]

September 19, 2013 by EmmaEats

It’s mid-September and our new routine is still not quite settled. [gigya src=”http://grooveshark.com/songWidget.swf” width=”204″ height=”40″ flashvars=”hostname=cowbell.grooveshark.com&songIDs=33312956&style=metal&p=0″ allowScriptAccess=”always” wmode=”window”] It’s taking some effort to find our new normal. Between back to school, restarting extracurricular activities and G transitioning into a new job, we’ve had a lot of change here. How are you faring? Dinnertime rolls around quickly when you’re dashing from school to work to swimming to soccer. It’s helpful in those moments to have a list of quick throw-together-dinner-in-a-flash meals. […]

Categories: Dinner, Lunch, Really Yum Yum, Recipes • Tags: Basil, Caper, Cooking, dairy-free, Family-friendly, Food, food-photography, Garlic, Homemade, Italian, Kid-friendly, noodles, nut-free, Olive oil, Pasta, quick and easy, Recipes, Tuna

Chicken Masala Pizza

September 12, 2013 by EmmaEats

Mission: India is underway. [gigya src=”http://grooveshark.com/songWidget.swf” width=”204″ height=”40″ flashvars=”hostname=cowbell.grooveshark.com&songIDs=36643012&style=metal&p=0″ allowScriptAccess=”always” wmode=”window”] I’ve been actively working at including a variety of flavours at our family table. Indian food has been one of the latest area of exploration and my efforts are paying off. Just this week, Emma asked for these lamb lollypops all the while emphasizing how much she loved them. This chicken masala pizza seemed a fun way to introduce a popular Indian dish while still working within the comfort zone of […]

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Vanilla Cake with Perfectly Pink Strawberry Swiss Meringue Frosting | EmmaEats

Vanilla Celebration Cake with Perfectly Pink Strawberry Swiss Meringue Frosting

August 22, 2013 by EmmaEats

Everyday should be a celebration. [gigya src=”http://grooveshark.com/songWidget.swf” width=”204″ height=”40″ flashvars=”hostname=cowbell.grooveshark.com&songIDs=5326835&style=metal&p=0″ allowScriptAccess=”always” wmode=”window”] For us, August is a month of celebrations – from wedding anniversaries (3 of them) to birthdays (6 of them) to EmmaEats’ blogiversary. What have you been celebrating? Can we celebrate together? With so many occasions to mark, we’ll do so with a rich, elegant and splurge-worthy cake. This cake is reminiscent of a cake from my childhood combined with Emma’s dream cake. My childhood cake was layer […]

Categories: Desserts, Really Yum Yum, Recipes • Tags: anniversary, baking, Baking and Confections, birthday, Buttercream, Cake, Chocolate, Cooking, Dessert, desserts, Family-friendly, Food, food-photography, Homemade, Kid-friendly, nut-free, Recipes, strawberry

Oatmeal Spelt Banana Bread [Vegan] | EmmaEats

Oatmeal Spelt Banana Bread, 2 ways [Vegan or Dairy-Free]

August 15, 2013 by EmmaEats

The first day of school will be here in a flash. [gigya src=”http://grooveshark.com/songWidget.swf” width=”204″ height=”40″ flashvars=”hostname=cowbell.grooveshark.com&songIDs=29537482&style=metal&p=0″ allowScriptAccess=”always” wmode=”window”] Truth be told, I’m not ready for the first day of school quite yet. And, I’m pretty certain Emma isn’t either. How about you? Are you and the kids ready to call it quits on summer vacation already? Since the first few days of school will be rather bittersweet, I’m hoping to ease the bitterness with a few treats including these ever […]

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Oatmeal Banana Pancakes [vegan] | EmmaEats

Oatmeal and Banana Pancakes [Vegan]

August 1, 2013 by EmmaEats

When it’s summer vacation, every day can be Saturday. [gigya src=”http://grooveshark.com/songWidget.swf” width=”204″ height=”40″ flashvars=”hostname=cowbell.grooveshark.com&songIDs=35319212&style=metal&p=0″ allowScriptAccess=”always” wmode=”window”] We’re halfway through the summer and have been working hard making the most of it. How has your summer been so far? On hot sunny days, we’ve been out on the lake, visiting the beach, splashing in wading pools and running through sprinklers. On overcast or misty, rainy days, we’ve been visiting galleries, playing games, watching movies and spending some time in the kitchen coming […]

Categories: Breakfast, Brunch, Really Yum Yum, Recipes, Super School Snacks • Tags: Breakfast, Brunch, coconut oil, Cooking, dairy-free, Family-friendly, Food, food-photography, healthy, Homemade, Kid-friendly, Maple syrup, nut-free, Pancake, quick and easy, Recipes, Vegan, Whole wheat flour

Chocolate and Raspberry Cake with Marshmallow Fluff Frosting

Chocolate and Raspberry Cake with Fluffy Marshmallow Frosting [Dairy-free]

July 25, 2013 by EmmaEats

We’re back! Happy Happy! [gigya src=”http://grooveshark.com/songWidget.swf” width=”204″ height=”40″ flashvars=”hostname=cowbell.grooveshark.com&songIDs=36118150&style=metal&p=0″ allowScriptAccess=”always” wmode=”window”] We kicked off our summer by celebrating Katie’s birthday with a big old backyard barbecue on a rainy, hot, steamy and finally sunny Saturday. For those that have been visiting EmmaEats for awhile, you might know that our house doesn’t have central air-conditioning so hosting a large group, indoors, in the heat of the summer would likely make for a short and sweaty party! As we were pulling […]

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Crispy Fish Tacos

June 2, 2013 by EmmaEats

What’s not to love about a beach holiday? [gigya src=”http://grooveshark.com/songWidget.swf” width=”204″ height=”40″ flashvars=”hostname=cowbell.grooveshark.com&songIDs=35890511&style=metal&p=0″ allowScriptAccess=”always” wmode=”window”] In the years before we had a family, it wasn’t unusual for G and I to get away for a Mexican beach holiday annually. It provided a much needed escape from our everyday — one where everything was taken care of for us and we could recharge our batteries. One of our favourite things about these holidays was the food. On some occasions, at particularly […]

Categories: Dinner, Lunch, Really Yum Yum, Recipes • Tags: avocado, baking, Chipotle, Cooking, Family-friendly, Food, food-photography, healthy, Homemade, Kid-friendly, Mexican cuisine, nut-free, Recipes, Taco, Tilapia, Tortilla

Baked Eggs with Cheese Bacon & Spinach | EmmaEats

Bacon-wrapped Baked Eggs with Spinach and Cheese

May 9, 2013 by EmmaEats

There are so many ways to make mothers feel cherished on Mother’s Day. [gigya src=”http://grooveshark.com/songWidget.swf” width=”204″ height=”40″ flashvars=”hostname=cowbell.grooveshark.com&songIDs=35498948&style=metal&p=0″ allowScriptAccess=”always” wmode=”window”] And Mother’s Day brunch is a perfect way to make your mother feel appreciated as well as pampered. Requiring only a bit of planning and effort, there’s no need to spend a lot of money nor be laden with gifts that mom will have to find homes for once the day is over. These easy baked eggs make a flawless centerpiece […]

Categories: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Really Yum Yum, Recipes • Tags: bacon, baking, Brunch, eggs, Family-friendly, Food, food-photography, Homemade, Kid-friendly, Mother's Day, nut-free, Recipes, Spinach