Looking for a fast and easy bar cookie recipe? Skor bar cookies skip the fuss of rolling or scooping cookie dough. Just press the dough into a pan, bake and cut into bars. Crispy on the edges, chewy in the center, they’re positively addictive. I first learned to bake these cookies when I worked at […] The post Skor Bar Cookies appeared first on Salt and Serenity ..read more

We can all agree that the best part of a grilled cheese sandwich are the bits of cheese that escape the bread and get all crispy around the edges. These biscuits get baked on a pile of shredded Gruyere cheese to form a lacy crispy cheese skirt around each biscuit. Texture heaven. I flavoured them […] The post Buttermilk Za’atar Cheese Skirt Biscuits appeared first on Salt and Serenity ..read more

When and what is Purim? The Jewish holiday of Purim falls on Sunday March 24 this year. The traditional treat to eat on Purim are Hamentashen, a triangular shaped cookie. Created by my Aunt Carol, these are the very best hamentashen. Tender cookie dough encases a sweet golden raisin and prune filling. After baking, dip […] The post Aunt Carol’s Hamentashen appeared first on Salt and Serenity ..read more

This is my twist on a classic Margherita pizza. I stuffed the crust with fresh mozzarella cheese. Because more cheese is never a bad idea, right? I used fresh pearl mozzarella. If you can’t find the little balls, just dice up some regular fresh mozzarella into 1/4 inch pieces. Fresh mozzarella is sold in small […] The post Stuffed Crust Margherita Pizza appeared first on Salt and Serenity ..read more

Are you as disappointed as me when you order pizza for home delivery? It never tastes as good as when you get it fresh from the oven. It’s my mission to get you to try making your own at home. What you will need to make pizza at home: Roast your veggie toppings before adding […] The post Wild Mushroom and Sausage Stuffed Crust Pizza appeared first on Salt and Serenity ..read more

This is my twist on the classic minestrone soup. I decided to add meatballs to the soup to turn it into a heartier one pot meals because it’s February and we all need some comfort. I decided to keep the soup vegetarian by substituting Beyond Ground Beef for regular ground beef. You can also use […] The post Meatball Minestrone Soup appeared first on Salt and Serenity ..read more

Even though I’m a food blogger, when it comes to dinner, I fall into a rut just like everyone else, making the same things every week. For years the only salmon recipe I made was salmon with a chipotle honey lime glaze. It was delicious but it was time to change things up. A pangrattato […] The post Harissa Salmon with Pistachio Pangrattato Crumb appeared first on Salt and Serenity ..read more

While I don’t practice “Dry January”, I am a big proponent of “Gentle January”. I do not rush boldly into the new year, filled with resolutions and plans. I prefer to ease in 2024 slowly. I struggle with transitions and I like to take my time adjusting to a new year. This soup is the ..read more

There are some very skilled cookie decorators out there creating stunning piped holiday sugar cookies. I’m looking at you @arloscookies, @nm_meiyee, and @constellationinstallation. No matter how hard I practice, I will never reach those heights and I’m ok with that. I am in awe of their talent and love to look at their gorgeous creations ..read more

I first learned about Ginger Crinkle Cookies from my friend Lanie. She baked me a big batch and brought them to my cottage many years ago. I was instantly smitten. Crispy at the edges and chewy in the center, intensely flavoured with ginger and cinnamon. Typically, I have always though of ginger cookies as a ..read more