Helloooo Lovely! I have another DELICIOUS, healthy, no-flour cookie recipe to share with you. They're so good I've made them 2x in 3 days. No flour, no oil, no egg, no sugar required. They'...
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Good morning, Lovely. If you're looking to do some comfort baking this week, this is the BEST. RHUBARB. CAKE. EVER. I've made it 2x in the past couple of weeks because my rhubarb patch is at ...
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Hey Lovely! It's National Blueberry Cheesecake Day! I didn't even know that was a day, but happily, it was the perfect excuse to make my favourite easiest-ever cheesecake! This cheesecake i...
Woot, woot! I have a new favourite muffin recipe!! Like, SERIOUSLY favourite. This one surpasses all of my other go-to muffin recipes. I made these the other day, and my family thought they'd...
Hey Lovely! If you're in need of a new go-to muffin recipe, this is one of my very favourites. I've been making these blueberry oat muffins for years because they're so quick and easy and SO ...
Hey Lovely! It's National Pretzel Day, and I have another AMAZING 2-ingredient recipe for you! I made these soft pretzels and pretzel bites yesterday, and Oh. My. Goodness!! They were so so...
Hey Lovely! I'm coming at you with another amazing recipe to make when you're running low on your regular baking supplies. These banana mayo muffins are AMAZING. They're totally moist and d...
Woot woot!! I'm SO excited to share this super-easy, super-delicious bread recipe with you! You can use this flatbread for naan, pizza crusts, wraps, burgers, tacos, or for soaking up soups a...
Hey Lovely! I wanted to share this absolutely AMAZING chocolate cake recipe with you! It's perfect for times like this when you're baking and cooking with ingredients you have on hand rather ...
Hey Lovely, When I shared my no-knead pizza dough recipe the other day, many of you said you couldn't make it because you can't get your hands on any yeast. Well, good news! I've modified the...
Happy Thursday, Lovely! I just wanted to share my new favourite cookie recipe with you. They're super-healthy but totally yummy! I've been making them about once a week because I've cleaned u...
I have the most delicious cookie recipe to share with you! If you over-indulged over the holidays like I did, and are watching what you eat, these cookies will satisfy your sweet-tooth without ...
Hello, Lovely! I've been baking for Christmas, and today, I'm sharing one of my all-time FAVOURITE things to make (and eat) at Christmas! If you caught our convo on Facebook last night, I dis...
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Ok, my Lovely. If you've been looking for a recipe for a soft chocolate chip cookie that STAYS soft, your search is over. These cookies are literally the BEST homemade chocolate chip cookies ev...
Dust off your bread maker! I'm sharing our favourite bread machine recipes today. These are the ones I've made over and over for years because they're SO DARN GOOD! Dinner rolls (OMG - THE ...
Making these easy Buttermilk-Rhubarb muffins is one of my favourite ways to use fresh Rhubarb in springtime. These muffins are always moist and delicious, and the crunchy sugar topping is wond...
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When it comes to easy pumpkin recipes, this Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake is one of my favourites. Packed with 2 cups of pumpkin pureé and 2 cups of chocolate chips, it’s moist and delici...
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This is the perfect lunch to serve to your kids on a snow day, or on a day when you've spent the morning building snowmen in the yard. You just need a few cookie cutters to turn an ordinary fre...
These easy BREAD MACHINE DINNER ROLLS are soft, fluffy and so delicious, you’ll never buy store-bought buns again. Think homemade dinner rolls are out of the question because they’re too di...
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GAH!! I am so excited to share this recipe with you! I made it last weekend for a family get-together and everyone went crazy for it. If you love pumpkin and you love creme brûlée, you'll b...
If you love espresso and creme brûlée, you're going to go nuts for this espresso creme brûlée. Yes, espresso and creme brûlée together in one amazing dessert. Does it get much better than t...
It's soup season, and you know what that means? Time to bust out the tried and true homemade soup recipes. This Lentil soup with potatoes, bacon and mixed veg is one of the easiest soups I ma...
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Oh YUM! If you're looking for an amazing recipe for fall, you have to try this pumpkin chocolate chip bread! I make it with coconut oil and swap out some of the flour for whole wheat flour. ...
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Honest to goodness. If you haven't tried these cookies yet, you have to make them. They're one of my families all time favourites, and everyone who tastes them goes nuts for them. I know the co...
You don't have to give up S'mores just because summer and campfire season has come to an end. You can enjoy them all year round with this quick and easy recipe! The best part? Your kids will ...
There's nothing worse than making salad and realizing you're out of croutons. Especially if it's caesar salad. Well, don't worry. It will never happen again with this easy but amazing homemade ...
Pssst! Want to be the most popular person at the next get-together or BBQ? Bring a bag of nachos and a big ol' bowl of this fresh guacamole. I promise... your friends and family will adore you! ...
Guys! I have the most amazing cocktail recipe to share with you! It's a KEY LIME PIE MARTINI! And yes. It tastes just like key lime pie in a glass. It's rich and creamy, tart and refreshing...
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Pssst! When was the time you had a glass of homemade lemonade? Better yet, when was the last time you made some? Bust out the lemons and make a batch with the kids today. They'll love helping...
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If you're looking for a quick and easy dessert to serve for Father's Day, look no further! This quick and easy shortcake is super-simple to make and it's ready in minutes. The nice thing abou...
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It's rhubarb season, and our rhubarb patch is busting at the seams. Rather than just making my usual favourites this summer, I've done some digging and turned up a ton of amazing rhubarb recipe...
If your kids (or grandkids) love helping you in the kitchen, here's a great recipe for you to try. These easy oatmeal chocolate chip bars are chewy, delicious and easy to make. Baking with yo...
Ok, I have the funnest, yummiest lunch idea to share with you today. If your kids love french toast, they'll go bonkers for these french toast nuggets! They're so fun and easy to make, the ki...
Hey Lovely! I just wanted to share this awesome Easter treat idea with you. Last year, I made these colourful Easter egg treats using a traditional Rice Krispy Treat recipe and Fruity Pebbles. ...
Ok, this has got to be one of the coolest experiments we do here. It's one of those classic experiments that they'll remember for the rest of their lives. I have parents and grandparents today wh...
It's snowing! It's snowing! We finally have SNOW! We can finally make Snow ice cream! Have you tried it? I know, I know... first time I heard of it, I thought it sounded weird too, but we m...
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Psst! Does holiday entertaining stress you out? Would a $250 grocery gift card help? How about an amazing recipe you can make in minutes to serve as a snack, dessert, breakfast, or when unexp...
Ok, my Lovelies! I came up with the easiest recipe the other day! I made this amazing chocolate chip and candy cane bark using just 3 ingredients! It took about 10 minutes from start to finish, a...
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I can't believe I haven't shared this recipe with you before! I make this bread about once a week all winter long. I love it because you just dump everything into your bread machine and walk aw...
Just between you and me, this cake recipe has been viewed over 5 million times. If you want to "WOW" everyone at your next family dinner, you have to make this cake. I promise, it will be the...
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If you're looking for an amazing dessert for Thanksgiving or Christmas this year, this one is AMAZING, and you won't believe how EASY it is to make. You literally just layer it all up in a bowl...
EEeek! Guess what I made! Homemade granola for the very first time, and it's SO GOOD! Crispy-crunchy, maple-cinnamony, It's hard to believe it's healthy! But it is! It's packed with prote...
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S'mores aren't just for summer! Here are 21 incredible S'mores treats and desserts you can make at home without a campfire! Perfect for birthday parties, holiday entertaining or a family movi...
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Woohoo!! I've discovered another FANTASTIC recipe to make with all the tomatoes that are presently taking over my garden and my kitchen. Homemade Gazpacho! This recipe is super-easy, tastes i...
Learn how to roast pumpkin seeds after carving your Halloween pumpkin! Baking pumpkin seeds has been an annual tradition in our house for years. To keep our toasted pumpkin seeds on the healthi...
You know the Olive Garden's Zuppa Toscana? Yeah. This soup is that soup, only better. And you can make it right at home, any time you want with this Olive Garden copycat recipe! It's super-ea...
https://happyhooligans.ca/zuppa-toscana-olive-garden-knock-recipe/
Got lots of fresh tomatoes in your garden? This soup will change your life. Bold statement. I know, but it is seriously the best tomato soup you'll ever taste. When my friend gave me the reci...
Mmmm! It's berry season, and one of my favourite things to make with fresh berries is chocolate-dipped strawberries! Today, I'm showing you how to do it so you WON'T get that annoying flat pudd...
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Everyone loves tacos AND everyone loves hotdogs, so why not combine the two and set up a TACO HOTDOG BAR for your next family get-together or BBQ? A juicy dog heaped with all your favourite taco ...
Love gourmet pizza, but hate the cost of dining out? Check out how we make gourmet pizza at home for a fraction of the cost of restaurant pizza! Learn how to combine ordinary ingredients that...
If you have a spring or summer birthday party coming up, and you're looking for a creative (and super-easy) alternative to birthday cake, you have to check out these adorable Oreo-Brownie Flowerp...
Friends, I have another banana cake that might just change your life. This Banana Chocolate-Chip Bundt Cake is insanely good and SO easy to make! It's a super-moist snacking cake that's really ...
Psssst! Wanna know how to make Vietnamese Spring Rolls at home? You know what they are, right? Cold spring rolls in rice paper wrappers? Some people call them summer rolls or salad rolls. Wel...
Pssst! I'm pretty excited! To honour National Grilled Cheese Day on April 12th, I've partnered with Dempster's to bring you my family's favourite grilled cheese with ham and green apple recipe ...
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Hands-down, this is our favourite lunch ever here in my daycare. Every kid loves it, from the toddlers right through to the 10 year olds. It's super-easy to make, and even the pickiest kids (...
Is it a cookie? Is it a pizza? Yep! It's both! It's a giant chocolate chip cookie pizza, and it's freaking AMAZING! Seriously, if you've never made a cookie pizza before, you HAVE to try this r...
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Need a little Christmas treat for the school bus driver, the crossing guard, the postman or your neighbours? You need to make these cookies. They are the best cookies EVER. Seriously. Swe...
Looking for something new to make with your holiday turkey leftovers this year? Oh my goodness, check out this collection of recipes. Turkey shepherd's pie, turkey pizza, turkey tacos and cas...
Soft homemade pretzels are one of those things that everybody loves but no-one ever makes, right? Well, I have a little secret to share with you. They're SUPER-easy to make at home! Serious...
So, I have this amazing cinnamon roll recipe. You make the dough in your bread machine which makes the process so easy. The part you do by hand is actually really fun and cool, AND... They ...
Soft, chewy, and packed with peanuty flavour, these are the BEST PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES you’ll ever make! Oh, how I LOVE a good-old, classic peanut butter cookie. A touch of crispiness when y...
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Hey lovelies! The weather isn't getting any warmer out there, and we'll likely get frost soon, so if you have basil in your garden, get out there and harvest it! Honestly! All it takes is just ...
https://happyhooligans.ca/homemade-pesto-recipe-with-fresh-basil/
Pssst! Wanna try a new cookie recipe that your family will go bonkers for? You have to make these! This cookie is the perfect combination of a chocolate chip and oatmeal cookie, but even better...
https://happyhooligans.ca/oatmeal-chocolate-chip-rice-krispy-cookies/
Ok, my lovelies, I am sharing one of my all-time favourite recipes EVER. These muffins are seriously THE best, and they're really easy to make. Want to do some baking today, and have your family ...
If you're a lazy (ahem... BUSY) baker like I am, you'll LOVE this super-easy recipe because all you need are two things to make these fancy Valentines cookies! Yep! Just two things, and you'll ...
https://happyhooligans.ca/white-chocolate-dipped-gingerbread-cookies/
Ok, Lovelies. I've been just busting to share these recipes with you! My friend Kerrie, makes these cupcakes in the most amazing flavour combos ever! Cherry Coke, Orange Crush, Chocolate-Bacon an...
Hey Lovelies! I hope you've had a wonderful Christmas! We're still in holiday mode here, but I'm popping in to share one of my FAVOURITE holiday recipes of all time. I wanted to get it to you in ...
Everyone needs a go-to dessert recipe - a dessert that's easy to make, but one that knocks it out of the park when it comes to taste. I have 5 here that you're going to love! These are the recipe...
Woot , woot! It's soup season! And today, I'm sharing one of my easiest homemade soup recipes at all. Not kidding. From start to finish, you can have this potato, leek and ham soup on your table ...
Two cups of pure pumpkin purée make our pumpkin chocolate chip muffins a healthy snack for fall. They’ll satisfy the chocolate lovers in your family too! Similar to our pumpkin chocolate...
If you love candy bars AND cookies, this Giant Candy Bar Cookie “pie” is a great alternative to a birthday cake, and a terrific way to use up leftover Halloween candy. Easy to make in one pa...
Squeeeal! It's time for all the pumpkin recipes to start invading your computer --- and you're going to love this chocolate chip pumpkin dip. Why? Because it has all your fave fall flavors, but i...
These Bacon-Wrapped Green Beans are the perfect side-dish for your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. They’re easy to make and sure to please. I still remember when I first tried this wonderfu...
17 Creative candy apple recipes so good you won’t want to share them with the kids! Candy Apples, caramel apples, toffee apples, candied apples… call them what you like, they’re all DELIC...
This, in my opinion, is absolutely the BEST, easiest and yummiest way to eat a plain avocado! So fresh, so simple and SO tasty! It's my new favourite "light" lunch or afternoon snack! I think I'm...
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Make a gorgeous, red and white salad for Canada Day in 5 minutes, using 5 simple ingredients! It's fresh and delicious, and the taste just screams summer! It's totally gorgeous, and will add th...
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Make healthy homemade creamsicles that taste just like the creamsicles from your childhood! All you need is orange juice and vanilla ice cream. They’re fun and easy to make, so your kids can e...
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It sounds crazy, but it's true! 5 minutes and one ingredient are all it takes to make a thick and creamy banana ice cream that tastes just like soft-serve. This stuff really has the consisten...
One-pot pasta with sausage, mushrooms and basil is easy to prep and cooks up quickly in one pot. It’s hearty and flavourful and perfect for those nights when the family is hungry but you’re s...
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Mmmmm.... look at this, and tell me your mouth isn't watering! Lemon Delight is one of those classic desserts that everyone loves. It's been a favourite in my family for years. It often makes...
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Pssst... Wanna know a secret? Whenever I feel like I'm slacking in the mom department, I bake homemade cookies. I'm not sure what it is about a homemade cookie, but when my kids come home to fi...
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If you're looking for a crazy-good carrot cake recipe with cream cheese frosting, look no further! This is your cake! I mean it! It might even be just as good as my crazy banana cake, and belie...
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Are you tired of sending your kids off to school with the same boring lunch every day? Well don't fret. I have 30+ more fun lunch ideas for kids to share with you today, and there isn't a tradi...
A fun and yummy, sweet and salty, crunchy, chewy snack that your kids are gonna love! Mmmm! Homemade trail mix is one of the hooligans' favourite snacks. Ok, I'm not gonna lie.... It's one of m...
Whip up a silly, colourful drink for the kids to drink on St. Patrick's Day! Hey, doesn't everyone deserve to drink a rainbow at least once in their life time? The post Rainbow Water – a St. ...
Packing lunches just got a whole lot easier! 50+ Creative, fun, yummy and healthy lunch ideas that aren't sandwiches! You might just look FORWARD to packing lunches for a while! Imagine that!! ...
Make French Vanilla Snow Cones with real snow! Winter won't be around much longer, so you've gotta make these now, while you still can! I know they sound a little crazy, but trust me, they're so ...
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Mmmm-mmmm! Check it out. I made banana chocolate chip bread in my bread machine today. It was GOOD and it was SO easy! I dumped in the ingredients, hit the button and walked away. Gotta love it w...
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Is it a brownie? Is it a cupcake? Is it a whoopee pie? It's like a cross between all three! See how I turned a baking disaster into an amazing dessert using a cake mix, a brownie mix and a tub of...
Homemade Beef and Barley soup: thick, hearty, easy and delicious! Cook it on the stove-top or toss it all in the crock pot. Served with a crusty loaf or homemade rolls, it's the perfect meal for ...
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35+ Creative ways to use leftover candy canes or broken candy canes for crafts, activities, recipes and science experiments! Christmas is well and truly behind us now, and if your house is like m...
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Mmmm-mmm! There's nothing like a steaming bowl of hearty, homemade soup to chase the chill away. This slow cooker Chicken and Salsa soup is easy to make and so good, served with a crusty loaf of ...
4-Ingredient Christmas Bark is easy to make and tastes amazing! White bark filled with crispy-crunchy goodness - it's a terrific treat to make for the family, and perfect for packaging up for fri...
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If you’re looking for Christmas Breakfast Ideas to serve on Christmas morning, we have 25 amazing recipe that will wow your family and overnight guests this holiday season. From overnight cas...
Oh, the snowflakes are flying! We’ve had flurries off and on for three days in a row now, and that means it’s time to start making some of our favourite wintery treats! Cinnamon-Sugar Snowf...
These white chocolate chip and cranberry cookies are one of my favourite cookies to make for Christmas but they’re amazing any time of year. The tart taste of cranberries burst through the coo...
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This NO-KNEAD, NO-RISE PIZZA DOUGH RECIPE is quick and easy and makes a delicious homemade pizza crust. You just put your ingredients into a bowl, stir, and press it all into a pizza pan or onto...
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Cheater Cheesecake: you’re just 2 minutes and 3 ingredients away from a delicious alternative to a piece of calorie-laden, high-fat cheesecake! If you love cheesecake, but hate all the fat and ...
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Make snack-time fun with our Banana-Graham Butterfly Snacks! It’s a healthy snack to accompany a butterfly craft or activity or to serve at a kids spring party. We all know that kids love snack...
These Big, Soft Ginger Cookies are the best of both worlds. They have all the flavour of a gingerbread cookie, but unlike traditional gingerbreads, these cookies are round and soft and chewy. T...
Looking for a fun winter lunch idea to serve the kids? Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Mittens are easy to make, super-cute and delicious! They’re perfect for a snow day but you can use this idea...
This rich and creamy BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP is a blend of pureed squash, potatoes, garlic, onions and chicken stock. Serve this delicious fall soup with a crusty loaf or a salad for a hearty ...
Learn how to peel a pomegranate quickly and easily without any mess! Pomegranates are delicious, and good for you. Unfortunately, some people are put off by the task of removing the seeds...
If your kids like strawberries and applesauce, there’s a very good chance they’ll love this strawberry applesauce recipe! It’s so quick and easy to make, I never buy store-bought applesauce...
This bundt pan coffee cake coffee cake recipe is quick and easy to make using a boxed cake mix and a boxed pudding mix. It’s always moist and delicious, and it makes a great dessert, or breakfa...