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Recipes
NO-ICE-CREAM-MAKER LEMON ICE CREAM
This dessert is so simple, quick and refreshing – no ice cream maker required! I've made it so often, I forgot that the original recipe came from The Cottage Cookbook.
NO-ICE-CREAM-MAKER LEMON ICE CREAM
This dessert is so simple, quick and refreshing – no ice cream maker required! I've made it so often, I forgot that the original recipe came from The Cottage Cookbook.
Family Granola
When I held a competition for the "best" granola, so many people contributed great recipes that I just couldn't make up my mind. This recipe combines the best of my...
Family Granola
When I held a competition for the "best" granola, so many people contributed great recipes that I just couldn't make up my mind. This recipe combines the best of my...
Lemon Poppyseed Muffins
I got hooked on Starbucks' lemon poppy seed loaf after my workouts, which unfortunately completely defeated the purpose of the exercise. And so began my hunt for a slightly healthier...
Lemon Poppyseed Muffins
I got hooked on Starbucks' lemon poppy seed loaf after my workouts, which unfortunately completely defeated the purpose of the exercise. And so began my hunt for a slightly healthier...
Apricot & Cranberry Buttermilk Scones
For almost ten years, these scones were a favourite dish café item. Former dish chef Elena popularized them, and she still makes the best!
Apricot & Cranberry Buttermilk Scones
For almost ten years, these scones were a favourite dish café item. Former dish chef Elena popularized them, and she still makes the best!
Mom's Christmas Chocolate Roll
This is my mom's version of a Yuletide log, a Christmas tradition at the Magwood table. It's far more casual than the usual fancy version, and so delicious. Now that...
Mom's Christmas Chocolate Roll
This is my mom's version of a Yuletide log, a Christmas tradition at the Magwood table. It's far more casual than the usual fancy version, and so delicious. Now that...
Best Ever Cottage Chocolate Chip Cookies
For years, I have been asked for the recipe for my "best ever" chocolate chip cookies. Well, here it is. The secret is to slightly underbake them, which keeps them...
Best Ever Cottage Chocolate Chip Cookies
For years, I have been asked for the recipe for my "best ever" chocolate chip cookies. Well, here it is. The secret is to slightly underbake them, which keeps them...