Whether it’s too hot outside and you can’t just bear the thought of using your oven, or you just fancy an easy, no-bake treat, these 10 No-Bake Desserts are ready for you when the oven is just not! Below are some creamy, sweet and refreshing desserts that do not require an oven. I know that sometimes, using the oven is just not possible. But you still have to make treats, right? That is why this list will come in handy. Also, no-bake does not mean, not great! In fact, some of the recipes in this list are family favorites! 8 No-Bake Desserts Banana Split Icebox Cake Banana Split Icebox Cake i ..read more

It has been along while since the last Joy List! While I am not able to write here often, I have more lifestyle and joy lists at my other blog, Oh Little Joys. Here at the Joy list I write about the things that give me joy lately. They aren’t grand or big, but really, my joy things are small and simple things. What has been giving you joy lately? We have been savoring the Calgary spring. Even though the weather is confusingly inconsistent, we take the shot and go out and do something on weekends. even if that means we get sudden rain or cold weather when we are geared and dressed up for a sunn ..read more

Want to learn how to make pretzels? This is an easy to follow Pretzels recipe that yields golden, shiny exterior crust and chewy, soft crumbs. Make pretzels with success with this tested and delicious recipe! If you enjoy making bread, then chances are, there will come a time that you will want to venture into making more varieties like.. pretzels. I have always wanted to learn how to make pretzels because my husband always gets excited about the aroma of those pretzels in the mall. I can’t blame him really, because the smell is divine and the flavor line-ups that you can have are endless. Th ..read more

These Blueberry Greek Yogurt Parfait is rich and creamy, just perfectly sweet and bursting with blueberries. The graham crackers give it more sweetness and texture. You will love these for dessert or breakfast! Also check out another favorite breakfast treat in a jar, Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats. I am loving handy, cute breakfast jars! I shared my favorite overnight oats last time. The one I have been eating on repeat! Have you made it yet? Today, we are using jars again and it is for a dessert! Blueberry Greek Yogurt Parfait. To describe this briefly, you get layers of Greek yogurt ..read more

I love how I can just grab overnight oats from the fridge for a quick, nourishing breakfast. Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats give you a delightful and nutritious breakfast treat made with strawberries and greek yogurt, plus cream cheese and graham crumbs mixed in for a rich cheesecake flavor! For more breakfast treats, try my morning breakfast toasts. I love the convenience and ease of having prepared overnight oats in the fridge. It is my obsession lately. It definitely helps to have breakfast ready for me while I get my school girls ready. With overnight oats, there is not a need to th ..read more

Make extra special cookies by adding macadamia nuts! These Chocolate Chip Macadamia Nut Cookies are soft, thick and fat cookies filled with decadent chocolate and macadamia nuts! We love them as special treats. Love cookies? Also try Nutella-Filled Chocolate Chip Cookies. We love having a little bit of a decadent treat after dinner. Sometimes, some random nights call for a cookie and a glass of milk. This is why I love making a batch of chocolate chip cookies from time to time. I freeze some shaped cookie dough so that they are ready for baking anytime we want them. Our current favorite are t ..read more

Hello friends, new and old! Lately, I have been desiring the feeling of creative writing and expression. For those of you who are new to Thursday Thoughts, you will be surprised to see a non-recipe post on the site. Thursday Thoughts is a series on the blog where I just write away whatever is the latest about the site, a bit about me and my family, and just an overall glimpse of who I am really, my thoughts and what nots. Lately, it has been hard to write these personal posts. To be honest, while I am challenged to find chunks of time to sit down and write, I also find it too uncomfortable to ..read more

We enjoy this Chicken Katsu Ramen on cold days! With such a flavorful miso broth, it is a deeply comforting, and satisfying bowl of noodle soup. For ease, I bread and pan fry boneless chicken breasts for an easy pan fried chicken katsu. You definitely need to try this! This homestyle Chicken Katsu Ramen using easy fried breaded chicken is one of our dinner champions. Everyone in our family loves ramen, except for one daughter. When all of us would order ramen in restaurants, she settles for fried chicken and fried rice. But when I made this at home, she decided try it and instantly loved it ..read more

Nothing beats crisp and freshly cooked Chicken Katsu. I was inspired by our recent dining in a restaurant, and now we have been making Chicken Katsu, but a pan fried version, every week! I hope you enjoy this non-deep fried katsu recipe! Amazingly crispy crust with tender meat inside, I am excited for you to try this. Jump to Recipe                                         Print Recipe Oh how we swoon over crunchy, warm and golden chicken katsu! If there’s a food I can eat so often, its cr ..read more

Spice up your weeknight dinner with this simple and delicious Sugar Snap Peas Stir Fry recipe featuring fresh sugar snap peas and quail eggs, coated in a sweet savory sauce! A perfect combo of veggies and protein-all ready in 20 minutes! If you love stir fries, also check out Beef Teriyaki with Mushrooms and Broccoli. Today I present to you a quick side dish you can make for a weekday using delicious sugar snap peas. The crunch and natural sweetness of this vegetable makes it a perfect ingredient for a stir fry. You only need to cook them briefly to retain the crunch. And if you have fresh sn ..read more