Savoury Peach Flatbread

Savoury Peach Ricotta Flatbread

This savoury peach ricotta flatbread is summer fresh and makes a great light meal or appetizer.  It’s filled with ricotta cheese, fresh peaches, thyme, sauteed shallots and is drizzled in honey. It’s a simple recipe that’s a big crowd pleaser!

Potato Dill Quiche with Goat Cheese

Potato Dill Quiche with Goat Cheese 

This potato and dill quiche with goat cheese is made using a classic pie pastry crust and is loaded with roasted potatoes, red peppers, garlic, goat cheese and of course fresh dill! The combination of milk and cream gives a richer and creamier flavour than the typical quiche recipe.

Homemade Fruit and Nut Crisps

Homemade Fruit and Nut Crisps

These homemade fruit and nut crisps are a copycat version of the beloved grocery store brand that you see flood the aisles during the holidays. They are full of flavour; crispy, nutty and absolutely irresistible. Be warned though, there are no actual nuts in the recipe!

Dinner Rolls

Dinner Rolls

These dinner rolls are super soft, fluffy and buttery. Once baked they are brushed with herbed butter that melts all over the tops of each roll. They make the perfect side dish to go along with any meal. See notes on how to make the rolls in advance to have fresh hot out of the oven rolls.

Pea and Asparagus Spring Tart

Pea and Asparagus Tart

This pea and asparagus tart is the perfect recipe for spring! It’s made with a buttery puff pastry which makes it crisp and light, then it’s filled with a savoury leek puree, fresh peas, charred asparagus, ricotta cheese and a zest of fresh lemon!

Simple Savoury Leek and Spinach Galette

Simple Savoury Leek Galette

This rustic savoury leek galette is simple and easy to whip up for a light lunch or for a French inspired meal. The flaky pastry is filled with a flavourful combination of sautéed leeks, garlic, spinach and topped with fresh feta.

Pizza Dough Garlic Sticks

Pizza Dough Garlic Sticks

These pizza dough garlic sticks are perfectly soft, yet crisp! They are slathered in a homemade roasted garlic butter and baked to perfection. You can easily use up left over pizza dough or make a fresh batch of homemade pizza dough yourself (or in a pinch you can use store-bought dough). They make a simple (and tasty) appetizer that can be enjoyed on their own, or dipped in a marinara sauce.

Homemade Herbs de Provence Crackers

Homemade Crackers

Homemade crackers are fun and simple to make. They are a flat, crisp cracker loaded with Herbs de Provence and sprinkled with flaked Maldon sea salt. These crackers make a great addition to a cheese board or as a hostess gift. Change up the herbs for your favourite flavours.

Tomato Tart

Tomato Tart

This gorgeous tomato tart is a show stopper and makes a lovely appetizer or a light meal to share with friends. Change up the cheese to your personal desire; brie, burrata, feta, goat cheese, etc. The recipe makes one large tart or two smaller tarts.

Herb Drop Biscuits

Herb Drop Biscuits

You’ll love the ease of making these drop herb biscuits! They are quick and simple to make and are a classic comfort food to go with any savoury dish. They are buttery, soft and bursting with fresh herbs. Choose your favourite herbs to create your own variation!

Roasted Vegetable Galettes

Roasted Vegetable Galettes

Enjoy these simple savoury galettes filled with roasted vegetables, herbs and asiago cheese. This is a fuss free recipe with an elegant twist. The pastry is buttery and flaky then topped with roasted vegetables. The recipe makes 4 galettes but you can make 6 personal size galettes or 1 large galette.

Roasted Vegetable French Quiche

Roasted Vegetable French Quiche

This roasted vegetable French quiche is filled with pillowy eggs, ricotta cheese and has a flaky crust. It’s packed with flavour that’s delicate and has a sense of sophistication. The crust is made using sheets of phyllo pastry that are layered upon each other to create a buttery yet crisp outer layer.

Mini Rosemary Scones

Mini Rosemary Scones

These mini rosemary scones are cute as a button and make a sweet appetizer for a holiday party. The recipe can be easily adapted to make large scones as well.

Blackberry, Basil and Honey Pizza

Blackberry, Basil and Honey Pizza

Here’s a sweet summer twist on pizza; blackberry, basil and honey! This is a fun, light and fresh recipe for a backyard party with friends. Pizza dough recipe included.

Step by step - learn how to make homemade pizza dough

Homemade Pizza Dough

Want to learn how to make fresh pizza?  This is a basic pizza dough recipe that will never let you down. The dough is soft and easy to work with, shape as thick or as thin as you like and freeze extra dough to save for a later day.

How to make Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

Simple Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

Want to learn how to make simple toasted pumpkin seeds? Then I have the recipe for you! Enjoy lightly salted pumpkin seeds for a snack or add to granolas, salads, or soups.

Herbed Butter

Simple Herbed Butter

Herbed butter is a simple way to elevate a dish and can easily be whipped up with your own fresh herbs from the garden. It’s perfect on its own or topped on a favourite meal like grilled steak.

pretzel baked beer dip with Oast beer

Pretzel Baked Beer Dip

What goes together better than beer and pretzels?! Yup you guessed it, pretzel baked beer dip! This is a creamy, flavourful dip with small pretzel buns baked all together in one skillet.

Make your own Pumpkin Puree

How to Roast a Pumpkin (for Homemade Pumpkin Puree)

Pumpkin Puree is great to use in pies, bread, soups, and other delicious treats. You can roast a few baking pumpkins and can them yourself, so you always have some on hand. Load up a few mason jars and toss them in the freezer for a rainy day of fall baking.

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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!

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