by EmmaEats
This swoon-worthy Nearly Naked Grapefruit Cake is bright and delicious and will most certainly be the star attraction on your table.
Categories: Desserts, Really Yum Yum, Recipes • Tags: baking, Baking and Confections, Dessert, desserts, Family-friendly, Food, food-photography, grapefruit, Homemade, Kid-friendly, nut-free, Olive oil, Recipes
by EmmaEats
When I think about treats for Valentine’s Day, generally, I aim to have a sweet for the girls and something savoury for G. I thought this year would be no different. As you might have guessed from the photo, sweet wins. I’m a victim of my chocolate love. Now, while we all know that white chocolate isn’t exactly chocolate (there are no cocoa solids in white chocolate), there is still room for its cocoa buttery creaminess. White Chocolate-dipped strawberries? White chocolate lattes? White […]
Categories: Desserts, Really Yum Yum, Recipes • Tags: baking, Baking and Confections, Chocolate, Cinnamon, Cookies, Dessert, Family-friendly, Food, food-photography, Homemade, Kid-friendly, nut-free, Recipes, spelt flour, Valentine, white chocolate
by EmmaEats
The holidays for many, are the one time of the year where large-scale hosting happens. Making everything as close to the events as possible seems like the right way to go because everything is fresh, but taking a page from the playbook of professionals, you’ll be a lot fresher if you do your preparation in advance. Here are 16 ways to help you get started!
Categories: Breakfast, Brunch, Desserts, Dinner, Lunch, Really Yum Yum, Recipes • Tags: baking, Baking and Confections, Christmas, Cooking, Family-friendly, Food, food-photography, Homemade, Kid-friendly, nut-free, quick and easy, Recipes
by EmmaEats
Chocolate. Cinnamon. Banana. Delicious. The girls have been really into muffins again lately. Whether picking a treat from the bakery, at an event that has desserts or just because, muffins are in high demand here. Both girls also adore banana bread. In our house, if chocolate, cinnamon and banana are included, inevitably, a popular recipe is born. Do you have similar ingredients in your kitchen? A much beloved treat, some muffins are considered a breakfast food. These are a little sweeter and lean more to the dessert […]
Categories: Desserts, Really Yum Yum, Recipes, Super School Snacks, Vegan • Tags: baking, Baking and Confections, Chocolate, Chocolate chip, Cinnamon, coconut oil, Coconut sugar, Cooking, dairy-free, Dessert, desserts, Family-friendly, Food, food-photography, Homemade, Kid-friendly, nut-free, quick and easy, Recipes, spelt, Vegan
by EmmaEats
The sweetest Mother’s Day gifts tend to be homemade. It’s soon to be Mother’s Day and there are suggestions everywhere about all the things that Mom could want. Although it is always appreciated, many thoughtful gifts feel like they just add to the already insurmountable piles of stuff around the house. Then again, something personal, creative and handmade by her little darlings is a different story. Knowing the effort and love poured into something fashioned by the hands of children makes a lasting impression, even if the gift isn’t intended […]
Categories: Breakfast, Brunch, Not necessarily food, Recipes, Vegan • Tags: baking, Baking and Confections, Breakfast, Brunch, Cooking, dairy-free, Family-friendly, Food, food-photography, Homemade, Kid-friendly, Mother's Day, nut-free, Recipes, Vegan
by EmmaEats
Bring mum breakfast in bed with these fresh and healthy Vegan or Classic Meyer Lemon Blueberry Muffins. They are surprisingly light and fluffy even though they are made with whole wheat flour and are just delectable. Tips and Suggestions: Easily convert this to a conventional rather than vegan recipe. Substitute one large egg for the ground flaxseed and water, skim milk in place of the rice milk and butter in place of the coconut oil. No Meyer lemons? Substitute regular lemons. […]
Categories: Breakfast, Brunch, Really Yum Yum, Recipes, Vegan • Tags: baking, Baking and Confections, Blueberry, Breakfast, Brunch, coconut oil, Cooking, dairy-free, Family-friendly, Food, food-photography, Gift-giving, Homemade, Kid-friendly, Lemon, Maple syrup, Mother's Day, nut-free, Recipes, Vegan
by EmmaEats
Celebratory. Impressive. Delicious. And easy. The first time we had this was for a family dinner. We needed a dessert, and I made this on a whim not knowing when I started that it would be the end product. When it came out of the oven, even G was impressed. (He’s not normally a dessert person.) It effortlessly came together to be breathtakingly beautiful (effortless until I had to figure out how to get it out of a cake pan without flattening the fluffy cloud-like meringue!). Instead […]
Categories: Desserts, Really Yum Yum, Recipes • Tags: baking, Baking and Confections, Cooking, Dessert, Family-friendly, Food, food-photography, Homemade, Kid-friendly, Lemon, meringue, Mother's Day, nut-free, Recipes
by EmmaEats
You need to make these right away. Hot Cross Buns. They are as much of an Easter tradition as the Easter bunny and painted eggs. Although I didn’t try them until well into adulthood, Emma was born a fan of hot cross buns. I had intentions of making them for years but my aversion to working with yeast (I’ve gotten past that now – see here, here and here) and the raisins (she loves them, I don’t) has always resulted instead with us picking […]
Categories: Breakfast, Brunch, Desserts, Really Yum Yum, Recipes, Vegan • Tags: baking, Baking and Confections, Bread, Breakfast, Brunch, Chocolate, Cinnamon, Cooking, dairy-free, dates, Dessert, Easter, Family-friendly, Food, food-photography, Homemade, hot cross buns, Kid-friendly, nut-free, Olive oil, Recipes, Vegan, Yeast
by EmmaEats
Often with children in the house, someone can feel left out. It’s not always the same person feeling left out either. Mum is cooking or tidying while the kids are wrestling with Dad, big sister is busy doing homework while little brother is colouring or Dad is at work while Mum takes the kids on an outing. Do you sometimes feel like the one missing out on the fun? In our family, the girls certainly influence a lot of what […]
Categories: Appetizers, Breakfast, Brunch, Really Yum Yum, Recipes, Sides • Tags: baking, Baking and Confections, Biscuit, Breakfast, Brunch, Cooking, Dough, Family-friendly, Food, food-photography, Homemade, Kid-friendly, nut-free, quick and easy, Recipes, spelt
![The Ultimate Granola Bar [Vegan, Gluten-free] | EmmaEats](https://emmaeats.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/veganglutenfreegranolabars.jpg?w=248&h=330&crop=1)
by EmmaEats
We love to snack. What’s it like in your household? Are you snackers or is there one among you? Katie certainly is. When she’s on the move, which is always, she’s happiest when she has something delectable within easy reach. Emma loves to feel prepared for anything and so, in addition to tissues, hand sanitizer, spare books, an extra pencil and eraser, she often has a snack (or two!) in her school bag to enjoy during recesses. All this snacking […]
Categories: Breakfast, Really Yum Yum, Recipes, Super School Snacks, Vegan • Tags: baking, Baking and Confections, Breakfast, Chocolate, Cinnamon, coconut oil, dairy-free, Family-friendly, Food, food-photography, gluten-free, Granola, healthy, Homemade, Kid-friendly, Maple syrup, nut-free, quick and easy, Recipes, Vegan
by EmmaEats
More sweet treats for your sweets this Valentine’s Day. 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, it means we are baking, eating and […]
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](https://emmaeats.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/chocolatecinnamonhearts.jpg?w=248&h=330&crop=1)
by EmmaEats
Love, love, love. 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 personal favourite), ones filled with raspberry jam […]
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](https://emmaeats.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/chocolatecakecookiesvegan.jpg?w=248&h=330&crop=1)
by EmmaEats
Chocolate. 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 mixture in a cup). These deep chocolate […]
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
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 […]
Categories: Breakfast, Brunch, Desserts, Dinner, Lunch, Really Yum Yum, Recipes, Super School Snacks, Vegan • Tags: baking, Baking and Confections, Breakfast, Brunch, Cooking, dairy-free, Dessert, desserts, Family-friendly, Food, food-photography, healthy, Homemade, Kid-friendly, nut-free, Vegan
![Chocolate and Olive Oil Truffle Cake [Dairy-Free] | EmmaEats](https://emmaeats.files.wordpress.com/2013/10/chocolateandoliveoiltrufflecake.jpg?w=248&h=330&crop=1)
by EmmaEats
So it’s not paper, or silver. Not ruby nor gold. 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 my culinary efforts here. And her cake […]
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
![Spooky Halloween Cupcakes [Vegan] | EmmaEats](https://emmaeats.files.wordpress.com/2013/09/spookyhalloweencupcakes1.jpg?w=248&h=330&crop=1)
by EmmaEats
Trick or treat! 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 easy to make. This leads to a […]
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
![Peach Pie Soft Breakfast Cookies [Vegan] | EmmaEats](https://emmaeats.files.wordpress.com/2013/09/peachpiesoftbreakfastcookies1.jpg?w=248&h=330&crop=1)
by EmmaEats
We haven’t the best track record for getting to school on time. For three years running. Summer was truly a wonderful time for our household. The girls and I leisurely wandered from outing to outing, meeting friends and casually making our way through our days. So easy. So relaxed. Here we are now, along with many of you, a week into back to school and adapting to a new routine. We’re doing well so far. What’s made the difference? First, […]
Categories: Breakfast, Brunch, Recipes, Super School Snacks, Vegan • Tags: Apple, Apricot, Autumn Recipes, back to school, baking, Baking and Confections, Breakfast, Brunch, Cinnamon, Cooking, dairy-free, Dried fruit, Fall recipes, Family-friendly, Food, food-photography, healthy, Homemade, Kid-friendly, nut-free, Peaches, quick and easy, Recipes, spelt, summer recipes, Vegan, Whole wheat flour
by EmmaEats
Everyday should be a celebration. 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 upon layer of vanilla cake sandwiched between […]
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
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