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Win a copy of How to Cook Everything Fast by Mark Bittman

January 29, 2015 by EmmaEats

Anyone can cook. And now, almost anyone can win! I had the opportunity to review Mark Bittman’s How to Cook Everything Fast, a cookbook filled with over 2000 recipes and countless techniques and tips to use in your kitchen. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, I have one copy of this marvellous kitchen reference to giveaway to a Canadian reader, thanks to Thomas Allen & Sons (@ThomasAllenLTD). To enter: Leave a comment below and tell me: What do you want to learn to cook fast? Why? Follow @EmmaEats on […]

Categories: Not necessarily food • Tags: giveaway, Valentine

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White Chocolate Cinnamon Cookies

January 23, 2015 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

Chocolate-dipped Classic Shortbread Hearts

January 30, 2014 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

Chocolate Cinnamon Heart Cookies [Vegan]

January 28, 2014 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

Double Chocolate Cake Cookies [Vegan]

January 16, 2014 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

Trout Wellington

January 31, 2013 by EmmaEats

Chocolates, sweet tarts, and cinnamon hearts. Although two members of our household wouldn’t argue about sweets on Valentine’s Day, there is someone who would prefer something less sugary. Fear not, we will have sweet treats too but alas, chocolates, sweet tarts, and cinnamon hearts do not a dinner make, even if it is for Valentine’s Day. These personal-sized Trout Wellingtons look impressive, are simple to make, and once in the oven, are effortless. If you’re having your Valentine’s Day dinner at […]

Categories: Dinner, Lunch, Really Yum Yum, Recipes • Tags: Autumn Recipes, baking, Fall recipes, Family-friendly, Food, food-photography, Homemade, Kid-friendly, nut-free, Puff pastry, quick and easy, Recipes, salmon, trout, Trout Wellington, Valentine, Valentine's Day, Winter recipes

Be Mine, Valentine

February 13, 2011 by EmmaEats

This is the year where Valentine’s Day changes for our family. Before now, there were Valentine’s given to one another, maybe to grandparents and a few close friends — this year, since little Emma is in nursery school, all of her classmates, teachers, playdate friends have all been selected to receive Valentines. Although it is very sweet, it has been a bit of effort to get those cards and treats ready in time for delivery on the big day. (We’re […]

Categories: Desserts, Really Yum Yum, Recipes • Tags: baking, Baking and Confections, Chocolate, Christmas, Cooking, Dessert, desserts, Family-friendly, Food, food-photography, Gift-giving, Hershey Company, Hershey Kiss, Hershey's Kisses, Homemade, Kid-friendly, nut-free, Orangette, quick and easy, Recipes, shortbread, Valentine, Valentine's Day