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An easy fudge recipe made with brown sugar and cream cut into pieces

Old-Fashioned Brown sugar fudge

An easy old-fashioned fudge recipe made with brown sugar, cream, and butter along with a hint of vanilla. A delicious confectionary that is creamy, sweet, and melts in your mouth! My grandma used to make this recipe all the time and would serve it to me with tea and there wasn’t a Christmas that went by where we didn’t have a whole tin on the counter or on the dessert table. The more I get in the kitchen and think…
An oatmeal date bar on a plate.

Newfoundland Date Slice Recipe

This Date Slice Recipe is like a big hug from Grandma.  They are sweet, comfort food treats that bring back memories of childhood for me.  Soft chewy dates macerated down with brown sugar and vanilla and then sandwiched between two buttery flaky layers of oatmeal crumble. While I would like to say this is my Grandma’s recipe I, unfortunately, can’t.  This is one recipe of hers I have to track down. The recipe for the date filling is actually from…
A rack of baby back ribs cut into rib pieces

Fall Off The Bone Baby Back Ribs

These Fall Off The Bone Baby Back Ribs are the best ever! Marinated for 8 hours in a to die for the dry rub and then slow-roasted in the oven…
Sliced roast beef on a cutting board

How To A Make Perfect Roast Beef

Make a perfect roast beef every time with this time tested easy roast beef recipe made with red wine, garlic and a Dijon herb crust. Perfect for weekend dinners and…
jello fruit salad in a bowl.

Jello fruit salad

Jello Fruit Salad – A classic sweet side dish that has been a tradition around holiday dinner tables since the ’70s. Cranberries, apples, pineapple, and mandarin oranges all held together…
Two martini glasses filled with a frozen orange and coconut cocktail on a black background with twinkle lights

Winter Sunshine Coconut Rum Cocktail

A sunny winter rum cocktail to brighten up the winter blahs!  Made with Malibu Rum, Coconut Milk and Orange Juice.  A refreshing twist on a Piña Colada. Do you ever…
A tall stack of ginger snap cookies with a glass of milk in the background

The Very Best Gingersnap Cookies

 This recipe for Gingersnap Cookies has been in my family for 100 years and was passed down to me from my Grandmother Hughena McFeeters.  It is soft, chewy and full…
Creamy Parsnip Puree in a serving bowl, garnished with thyme.

Creamy Parsnip Pureé (3 Ingredients)

Parsnip Pureé is a creamy, sweet and nutty side dish that goes well with everything! Similar to mashed potatoes, this smooth parsnip mash has a more exciting flavor profile and…

Dinner recipes

Quick and easy weeknight dinner ideas sure to feed the whole family and please even the pickiest of eaters. Meat, fish, soups, salads, side dishes lots more!


tasty treats

Delicious desserts and snacks for those times when you just need a treat. Recipe for breads, cookies, cakes, pies, candy and more!


Delicious drinks

Thirst quenching drinks for cold winter days and sunny patio sipping. Cocktails, mocktails, smoothies and hot bevies.


Breakfast recipes

Delicious breakfast recipes for busy mornings, special holidays, brunch and even some prefect for those who meal prep for busy the week ahead. Definitely not your ordinary scrambled eggs!


snacks

Tasty easy to make snacks to keep you fuelled to get through your day. Smoothies, appetizers, finger foods, and portable snacks.


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Hi! My name is Alisa, the food photographer and recipe developer behind The Delicious Spoon.

Here you will find easy delicious recipes large enough to feed a family of 4 with usually a few leftovers! I use fresh easy-to-find ingredients and share quick simple recipes that don’t require loads of skill or fancy gadgets.

Happy cooking and thanks for stopping by, Alisa

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