Breads & Desserts

Flapper Pie is a classic Canadian prairie dessert that sees a revival in modern kitchens for its nostalgic and comforting taste. This pie features a buttery graham cracker crust, a smooth and creamy vanilla custard filling, and is topped with a fluffy meringue.

Flapper Pie – Graham cracker custard pie

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Lassy Mogs, or molasses cookies, are a classic treat with a chewy texture and rich, spiced flavor. This hearty cookie is made with a blend of brown sugar and molasses, giving it a deep, caramel-like sweetness that pairs wonderfully with the warming spices of cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.

Lassy Mogs – Molasses cookies

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Buttery Oat Cookies are a crunchy and delectable treat that combines the earthiness of oats with the rich and savory flavor of butter. These cookies use a simple and wholesome mixture of rolled oats, plain flour, and a generous amount of butter, lightly sweetened with sugar and a touch of golden syrup or honey for depth.

Oatcakes – Buttery oat cookies

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Toutons are a traditional Newfoundland breakfast treat consisting of small, fried dough pieces best served warm with a drizzle of molasses. These dough patties are made by flattening leftover bread dough into circular shapes and pan-frying them to golden perfection.

Toutons – Fried bread with molasses

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Blueberry Grunt is a classic North American dessert, particularly popular in the East Coast maritime provinces of Canada. This dish involves stewing fresh blueberries with sugar to create a sweet and aromatic compote. Once the berries have released their juices and are bubbling away, small, simple dumplings are spooned on top of the fruit mixture.

Blueberry Grunt – Stewed blueberries, dumplings

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