Good Lord above, do I love Christmas cookies. And Christmas. And these Peppermint Kiss Chocolate Cookies because they are everything that a cookie should be! I have a…
These Rolo cookies have been around since the 1980’s, minimum. In fact, they were a hot product of the 80’s because my mom has been making these since…
These Old-Fashioned Gumdrop Cookies are SO good! I decided to try out a recipe that I have had forever- so forever that the recipe uses shortening (don’t worry, I…
The Latest
There is a reason that these Peanut Butter Blossom Hershey Kiss Cookies are one of the most requested cookies in every household for the holiday season – they are…
Mike actually turned up his nose when I told him I was going to whip up this Creamy Potato & Hamburger Soup.He seriously thinks he doesn’t like hamburger…
There is nothing better than a peanut butter pie! This classic peanut butter silk pie is a restaurant favourite of many and now you can make it at…
Cheeseboards are one of the best things about holiday parties and they don’t have to be difficult to make! Impress your guests by putting together an easy, simple…
My new Pomegranate Gin Fizz is perfect for winter gatherings and Christmas parties! This seasonally fresh and light drinking cocktail is not only easy to make, it’s a beautiful…
I have been wanting to make Hamburger Hotdish Tater Tot Casserole for so long now, and I finally got around to making it! There is nothing I love…
This Marshmallow Yule Log (also commonly known as Church Windows, Stained Glass) is one of my very favourite retro Christmas recipes! This is not the recipe known as TV…
Pecan Sandies are melt in your mouth, buttery pecan perfection when it comes to cookies! These are also known as Mexican wedding cookies. How to Make Pecan Sandies…
Is anything more classic for the holidays (or you know, a Monday morning with a coffee) than delicious Magic Cookie Bars, also known as Hello Dolly Bars? These condensed…
Well, I can officially say that I have mastered my perfect scalloped potato recipe that my entire family ate! These rich and creamy cheesy scalloped potatoes are some…
Christmas
These Rolo cookies have been around since the 1980’s, minimum. In fact, they were a hot product of the 80’s because my mom has been making these since…
These Old-Fashioned Gumdrop Cookies are SO good! I decided to try out a recipe that I have had forever- so forever that the recipe uses shortening (don’t worry, I…
There is a reason that these Peanut Butter Blossom Hershey Kiss Cookies are one of the most requested cookies in every household for the holiday season – they are…
This Marshmallow Yule Log (also commonly known as Church Windows, Stained Glass) is one of my very favourite retro Christmas recipes! This is not the recipe known as TV…
Pecan Sandies are melt in your mouth, buttery pecan perfection when it comes to cookies! These are also known as Mexican wedding cookies. How to Make Pecan Sandies…
We take our rum balls and bourbon balls seriously in this household as they are Mr Magpie’s favourite treat. Which also means that I leave the rum ball…
How to make classic Canadian butter tarts! This recipe is a true Canadian one, straight from my Grandma’s kitchen! This is the only butter tart recipe that we…
How to make perfect Whipped Shortbread, my tips and tricks on how to make it the best shortbread for Christmas ever!
I recently learned How to Cook the Juiciest, Most Tender Oven Roast Turkey EVER – and it has changed the way I am going to cook my turkeys…
Cocktails and Drinks
My new Pomegranate Gin Fizz is perfect for winter gatherings and Christmas parties! This seasonally fresh and light drinking cocktail is not only easy to make, it’s a beautiful…
The sloe gin fizz is a classic cocktail that is perfect for parties and gatherings, it’s a light drink ( not heavy in alcohol content) and an interesting…
My wife likes it dirty. I’m referring of course to her martini. The “dirty” in Dirty Martini is due to the inclusion of olive brine in the drink.…
Main Dishes
Mike actually turned up his nose when I told him I was going to whip up this Creamy Potato & Hamburger Soup.He seriously thinks he doesn’t like hamburger…
I have been wanting to make Hamburger Hotdish Tater Tot Casserole for so long now, and I finally got around to making it! There is nothing I love…
Learning the proper way to cook a top sirloin roast is going to help you turn this cheaper cut of beef into a fabulous family dinner! Top Sirloin…
Kitchen and Cooking How-to
Cheeseboards are one of the best things about holiday parties and they don’t have to be difficult to make! Impress your guests by putting together an easy, simple…
Learning the proper way to cook a top sirloin roast is going to help you turn this cheaper cut of beef into a fabulous family dinner! Top Sirloin…
Nothing is better than a perfectly cooked prime rib roast. That buttery perfection that just melts in your mouth, slices with the barest pressure of a knife, covered…
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I’m Karlynn Johnston, Welcome to my Blog!
I’m a busy mom of two, wife & cookbook author who loves creating fast, fresh meals for my little family on the Canadian Prairies. Karlynn Facts: I'm allergic to broccoli. I've never met a cocktail that I didn't like. I would rather burn down my house than clean it. Most of all, I love helping YOU get dinner ready because there's nothing more important than connecting with our loved ones around the dinner table!
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