Snack

Appetizer, Snack, Vegetarian

Game Day Taco Dip

No matter what team you are cheering for, you’ll want this Taco Dip for Game Day! Made from a delicious homemade taco spice blend, cream cheese and sour cream this is an indulgent appetizer perfect for a crowd!  Well, it’s that time of year in Canada. The one where every […]

Comfort Food, Snack, Vegetarian

Canadian Cheddar Popcorn

Invest in your movie night with Canadian Cheddar Popcorn! Jazz-up your popcorn with an easy addition of Canadian Cheddar! Simply add microplane grated Avonlea Clothbound Cheddar cheese to a big bowl of buttery popcorn to turn it into a homemade spin on the classic white cheddar popcorn. Now, what should […]

Sauce, Snack, Vegetarian

Fresh & Frugal Tzatziki Sauce

So, the end of August is here and all our gardens are overflowing with an abundance of yummy produce.  I myself was laden with a large quantity of hot house tomatoes from my father-in-law. I was actually eyeing his amazing basil plant (tree? vine? bush?), but instead he gave me […]

Baking, Comfort Food, Snack

Small Batch Brownies

What a year! Today marks the one year anniversary of my first post to Peppers & Pennies. I honestly couldn’t be more happy with what I have produced and the experiences my blog has provided me. What a fun little hobby this has turned out to be! To celebrate, I […]

Baking, Dessert, Snack

Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Let’s face it. When you are on a budget, baking treats is often out of the question. Baked goods are a lovely extra but after the cost of butter, sugar and mix-ins it can be an expensive venture. Thankfully, not every sweet treat will put a strain on the grocery budget. Baking with […]