Orange Cardamom Cranberry Tea Ring | Swirls and Spice

Orange Cardamom Tea Ring with Cranberry Nut Filling

Orange and cardamom add warmth and cheer to the post-holiday months as part of this honey-sweetened tea ring.  The tart red cranberry filling adds further sensory delight. Drizzle with orange glaze for an extra special treat on a chilly day. Normally I don’t show my recipes in progress.  But I thought it might be fun to make an exception and reveal an earlier version that … Continue reading Orange Cardamom Tea Ring with Cranberry Nut Filling

Very Vanilla Pear Bread {Gluten Free Option} | Swirls and Spice

Very Vanilla Pear Bread

This pear bread truly lets the fruit flavour shine through, offering just a slight touch of cinnamon spice.  Pears and vanilla pair well by complementing each others’ delicate aromas.  We’ve enjoyed this delicious bread several times over the last couple of months and I plan on making it regularly, as I now prefer it to banana bread. Though it is an ideal way to use … Continue reading Very Vanilla Pear Bread

Cocoa Nut Breakfast Cookies | Swirls and Spice

Cocoa Nut Breakfast Cookies {GF}

Even though it’s January and I’m on a salad kick, no way am I going to give up cookies.  They are my favourite.  And what about some chocolatey cookies that taste amazing?  Sign me up!  Oh, and they’re healthy too!  Morning, noon, or night, you won’t find me hesitating to take a bite. What’s in these cookies that counts as healthy?  Almost everything.  Starting with superfood … Continue reading Cocoa Nut Breakfast Cookies {GF}

Cranberry Pineapple Upside-Down Baked Oatmeal Cups | Swirls and Spice

Cranberry Pineapple Upside-Down Baked Oatmeal {GF}

Upside-down baked oatmeal cups are ideal for a weekend breakfast or as part of a simple holiday brunch.  Soaking the oats gives a light and fluffy texture to these lovely fruit-topped oatmeal cups.  Oats also contain the anti-nutrient phytic acid, some of which gets broken down during the soaking process, yielding a more nutritious breakfast option. This was actually my first attempt at baked oatmeal, … Continue reading Cranberry Pineapple Upside-Down Baked Oatmeal {GF}