Hi friends, We love a good muffin here at The Busy Baker - and so do our readers! It's been a while since we shared some muffin love so today, we're going to remedy that. Scroll down for a collection of recipes, a few tips, and some of our favourite baking tools. Looking for more tips to make the best muffins of your life? CLICK HERE for my ultimate muffin baking guide! "I love all your tips and strategies and I have my teenage son successfully baking muffins each week! He loves them in his...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hi friends, This email is your midweek pick-me-up! We're keeping things light, bright, and fresh in the kitchen with these seasonal recipes. We've even thrown in an Easter recipe for good measure... Make sure to scroll to the end to take our quick survey! Avocado Ranch Dressing If avocados are in abundance near you, this Avocado Ranch Dressing should be a staple in your fridge! It's a deliciously fresh and healthy alternative to store-bought. We love using it on a green salad but it's just as...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi friends, Today's recipes featuring in-season produce are sure to please your tastebuds! Mushroom Risotto This Mushroom Risotto is one of our favourite restaurant-quality recipes, not to mention a reader favourite. It's simple enough to make and ready in just half an hour. Pro-tip: keep stirring! Want to change things up a little? Check out these suggested variations! "This is my “go to” risotto – we use as a main by adding shrimp or veg. Great side with a beef tenderloin!" - Tammie Bacon...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hi friends, Life feels like one giant balancing act these days, doesn't it? If feeding your family on a budget is taking up space in your brain this week, I hope today's email might help. Now, if you're looking for "5 meals that cost less than $0.25 a serving", this email isn't it. What I DID do, though, is round up a few recipes that will help you stretch your grocery budget all the while creating a nourishing and tasty meal for you and your family! Homemade Rotisserie Chicken This Easy...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Hi friends, What a great to start the week - with National Chocolate Cake Day! Scroll down for some of our favourite Busy Baker chocolate cake recipes. Best Ever Easy Chocolate Cake Moist, tender, and ultra chocolatey, this Best Ever Easy Chocolate Cake is so easy to make with basic pantry ingredients. This recipe is a family (and team) favourite! Click here to try the Instant Pot version. Glazed Chocolate Donut Bundt Cake Readers LOVE this Glazed Chocolate Donut Bundt Cake! Just 10 minutes...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Hi friends, Start your day off right with these 3 recipes. Enjoy them fresh or make ahead - they're just as good the next day! Egg Bites We LOVE starting our day with these Egg Bites! They're our Starbucks copycat recipe and frankly, we think they're even better - not to mention a fraction of the cost. Packed with protein and low in carbs, these soft and silky egg bites are a perfect make-ahead breakfast for busy mornings or a meal on the go! (Just follow our directions for reheating.) Peanut...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hi friends, Ready for a restaurant-worthy meal that's ready in just 30 minutes? We've got your dinner inspiration right here! Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta This one pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is SO simple to make! It's extra creamy thanks to the pasta cooking right in the savoury, flavour-rich sauce. Click HERE for all our pro-tips for making this dish! The Olive Garden Salad goes SO well with this meal. Make the incredible Classic Creamy Italian Salad Dressing ahead of time, use...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hi friends, We love making and serving small bites, not to mention eating them! Whether you are enjoying a quiet evening in or hosting a crowd, appetizers are a delicious way to add a little variety to your table. Pomegranate Cranberry Baked Brie There's no shortage of festive colour in this Pomegranate Cranberry Baked Brie! This sweet and savoury appetizer is SO easy to put together. We love the contrast of the creamy cheese mixed with the textures of the fruit and chopped nuts. Cucumber...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Hi friends, One of the many joys of The Busy Baker blog over the past 10 years has been sharing recipes that I've grown up with - recipes that have been made in my family through the generations. Today I'm sharing recipes that have been the cozy centre of my kitchen for years and that I know will fill your kitchen with the same nostalgic feeling! Easy Homemade Classic Buttermilk Buns We're starting with a recipe that has graced the table of our family holiday meals for as long as I can...
6 months ago • 1 min read