Pumpkin pie bars with shortbread crust are my answer to wanting the flavour of pumpkin pie without the fuss of rolling and chilling pastry. My mother made beautiful pies throughout the seasons, from rhubarb in the spring to apple pies in the fall. She always baked pumpkin pie for our Thanksgiving table, but pie crust... The post Pumpkin Pie Bars With Shortbread Crust appeared first on Kelly Neil.| Kelly Neil
Cape Breton pork pies are a treat I first discovered while living in Inverness, Cape Breton. A local coffee shop featured them often as one of their daily bakes, but I avoided buying them for a long time because the name turned me off. Turns out the name is misleading. They’re actually tiny shortbread tarts... The post Cape Breton Pork Pies (Sticky Date Tarts with Maple Icing) appeared first on Kelly Neil.| Kelly Neil
Dutch oven beef stew is one of those meals that feels like home to me. This is my mother’s recipe, and since she passed away suddenly in 2019, cooking it has become a way to keep her close. Every pot reminds me of her cooking, especially on cold Nova Scotia days when we crave something... The post Dutch Oven Beef Stew appeared first on Kelly Neil.| Kelly Neil
Traditional Johnny Cake from Nova Scotia, a rustic baked cornmeal cake, is cut into squares and served warm with butter, syrup, or molasses.| Kelly Neil
Blueberry chocolate chip muffins are soft, tender, loaded with juicy berries and chocolate, and balanced with a hint of orange zest.| Kelly Neil
Make your own pumpkin spice at home with just five ingredients! Add to a traditional pumpkin pie, or use in other seasonal desserts and drinks.| bakedcollective.com
Make your own apple pie spice with this 5 ingredient spice blend. You need cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, ginger, and cardamom for this recipe.| bakedcollective.com
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Spice up your life with homemade chai spice! It's customizable and easy to make in minutes. Perfect for baking, cozy drinks, or gifting.| Kelly Neil