alie

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Hi, I’m Alie a professional baker, recipe developer & photographer behind Baking For Friends. I specialize in classic & comforting baking. I hope you enjoy the recipes & find inspiration of your own to bring your family & friends together over home-cooked food!

My Favorite Recipes

Simple Savoury Leek and Spinach Galette

Farmer’s Cheese Danish

This recipe makes two large danishes, perfect for sharing, or you can freeze one for later.

Classic French Lemon Tart Recipe

‘Bunny Chow’ Banana Bread Dessert

My favorite creation from South Africa 🇿🇦

Spring Vanilla Cake

Buttermilk Scones

This is a classic buttery, flaky and comforting treat for any time of day.

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Minty Christmas Chocolate Brownies

Minty Christmas Chocolate Brownies

These minty Christmas chocolate brownies are festive, addictive and hands down the best fudgy homemade brownies around. They make a cute addition to holiday platters and cookie exchanges. 

Nanaimo Bars

Nanaimo Bars

Nanaimo squares are an easy no-bake recipe that everyone loves. They are chocolatey and minty with a creamy custard filling and a sweet coconutty base.

Pistachio Cranberry Shortbread

Pistachio Cranberry Shortbread

These pistachio cranberry shortbread cookies are buttery, crisp and full of flavour! The cranberries add sweetness and give the cookies a slightly chewy texture while the pistachios add a little nutty crunch. They are the perfect cookie to celebrate the holidays, for cookie exchanges and to share with friends.  

Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies

Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies

These chocolate candy cane cookies are soft, chewy and super festive for the holidays. They are perfectly minty and chocolatey with candy cane bits scattered throughout. Not to mention, they are easy and fun to whip up for a cookie exchange. Enjoy with a tall glass of cold milk.

Chelsea Buns

Sticky Chelsea Buns

These Chelsea buns are extra sticky, gooey and topped with walnuts and sweet maraschino cherries. The buns are soft and buttery with hints of cinnamon throughout.  They are the perfect treat for cottage weekends, brunch parties and holidays. The recipe can be prepped ahead too! 

Homemade English Toffee Bark

Homemade English Toffee

This classic English toffee (also known as Almond Roca) is an addictive holiday treat! It’s buttery and crunchy, has a chocolatey layer and is topped with toasted almonds! English toffee makes a great addition to holiday cookie platters, cookie exchanges or gift giving!

Most Popular Recipes

Holiday Cranberry Pecan Cinnamon Buns

What to learn how to make sugared fruit? It’s a super simple and a super impressive way to fancy up any dessert! You can easily add a little sparkle to most fruits, flowers, and herbs!

Mincemeat Tarts

These cinnamon scones are a classic buttermilk scone covered in cinnamon then layered on top of itself to create a swirl of rich cinnamon bursts. They are flaky, buttery and not sweet at all.

Simple Dried Cherry Scones Recipe

Here’s a simple pie recipe using frozen berries. It’s a quick and easy dessert that can be used with all of your favourite frozen fruits or berries.

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I'm a professional baker, recipe developer & photographer behind Baking For Friends. I specialize in classic & comforting baking. I hope you enjoy the recipes & find inspiration of your own to bring your family & friends together over home-cooked food!