Dawna in the Kitchen

This is a slightly different take on a popular lunchbox treat. An electric beater helps make this batter very smooth and well-aerated, whic...

I originally started recipe blogging to preserve and share my family's recipes, and this one is from my childhood. I've never had ...

Pfeffernüsse ("Pepper Nuts") are traditional German cookies that flood the markets and stores during the Christmas season. Light ...

Pumpkin puree brings a wonderful tenderness (not to mention some vitamins) to this loaf. Glaze it if you must, but it really is perfect jus...

Clafoutis defies a truly comprehensive description. It's part custardy flan, part pancake, part coffee cake, and a distant relation to ...

It seems like everyone's making tahini-swirl brownies these days, and there's a darn good reason for it - they're simply fantas...

Jam buns are such a quick and easy dessert (or lunchbox treat) to make that it almost seems too good to be true. It's almost more of...

My mother called these "Summer Cookies" because you could make a batch on the hottest day of the year without turning the oven on...

Apple Crisp is one of my favourite homemade desserts. It's good enough to serve to company, yet still relaxed enough for any casual sup...

There are various stories about why this popular treat is called an "Amerikaner", but none are particularly satisfactory. My favo...

This is an incredibly refreshing dessert, particularly after a rich meal, or a meal eaten late at night. It could also be a nice finish to ...

Yes, these are essentially the Lithuanian version of pierogi. Lithuanians like to make savoury versions as well, using pretty much the same...

Much like the recipes for Kalte Schnauze and shortbread , this was one of the required Christmas baking items of my childhood. They are a ...

Pumpkin pie represents such a beloved combination of flavours in North America that we're apparently even happy to consume it as a latt...

Blintzes, either sweet or savoury are ultimately a particular handling of the ever-so-versatile crêpe. They are a bit decadent and a little...

These little darlings were adapted (extremely minimally) from Nigella's Chocolate Guinness Cake. I must confess, 99% of the work that w...

This is one of the most beloved of all the Christmas baking of my childhood. I love the shortbread , mincemeat tarts, my sister's candy...

There are generally two camps for Strawberry Shortcake lovers -- the biscuit camp and the sponge cake camp. As you can see here, I clearly ...

These are quick to make (and even quicker to eat), and make a great homemade tidbit for after dinner, or to pack in a lunch, or even just a...

These were the sleeper hit of the season! I generally tend to have dried coconut around the house - it's wonderful in a lot of baked g...