
Winter 2012
Decadent Chocolate Brownies
Mayonnaise is the secret ingredient that replaces butter and makes these brownies rich and fudgy.

Winter 2012
Chocolate Chip Cookies
While it's important to follow baking recipe measurements, adding a few extra chocolate chips to this family favourite is absolutely encouraged!

Winter 2012
Classic Carrot Cake
You don't need a special occasion to enjoy this cake that is fancy enough for any celebration.

Winter 2012
Chocolate Truffle Lollies
Anna Olson's chocolate truffle lollies with lollie stand. A way to wow!

Fall 2011
Roasted Turkey with Barley Walnut Stuffing
The barley stuffing makes a lovely alternative to the classic bread version, keeping the familiar flavours of thyme, onion and sage.

Fall 2011
Classic Turkey Gravy
This recipe makes a generous amount so you have enough for leftover turkey sandwiches!

Fall 2011
Cranberry Sauce
Cranberries contain a lot of pectin that naturally gels when cooked. This sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.


Summer 2011
Beet and Potato Salad with Creamy Horseradish Dressing
Beet and Potato Salad with Creamy Horseradish Dressing


Spring 2011
Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes
The addition of cream cheese and butter to the whipped cream frosting make the cupcakes easy to pick up and eat.

Spring 2011
Lemon Meringue Cupcakes
The meringue is a version of seven-minute frosting, perfectly suited to contrast the tangy lemon cake.

Winter 2010
Olive Tapenade with Puff Pastry Twists
This tasty tapenade can also be spread onto a small wheel of brie and baked for 15 minutes at 350°F (180°C). Another delectable appetizer!

Winter 2010
Maple Onion Goat Cheese Dip with Winter Crudités
Slow roasting an onion, basted with maple syrup fills the house with a festive and welcoming fragrance. Served warm or chilled, you'll be making a second batch before you know it.

Winter 2010

Sundried Tomato Hummus with Pita Crisps
Hummus is a good dip for vegetables, as a spread on sandwiches, but when served with garlic-toasted pita crisps, it presents beautifully on an open house buffet table.

Fall 2010
Classic Gingerbread
A great gingerbread recipe makes for a great tea time snack, or even as a plated dessert served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of lightly sweetened whipped cream.

Fall 2010
Curried Pumpkin Soup
When I make soup in the autumn, I like to make a big batch, so that I have plenty for the next day or for freezing. A hearty soup like this also makes for a great lunch to take to work.

Fall 2010
Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken Stew
This incredibly fragrant stew can also be prepared on the stove in a soup pot. Simply add an additional 11/2 cups (375 mL) of chicken stock to the recipe and simmer over medium-low heat for 11/2 to 2 hours.

Summer 2010
Cranberry Orange Scones
A flaky, not-too-sweet style of scone that I favour with a cup of tea.

Spring 2010
Grilled Pizza with pesto, asparagus, smoked salmon & chèvre
Grilled Pizza with pesto, asparagus, smoked salmon & chèvre.

Spring 2010
Grilled shrimp salad with green goddess dressing
Grilled shrimp salad green goddess dressing Anna Olson Recipes Home at Home Hardware.

Winter 2009
Cinnamon Sticky Buns
These sticky buns are sure to be a hit at your next holiday gathering!

Winter 2009
Chocolate Pretzel Salami
These no-bake cookies satisfy your sweet and salty cravings at the same time.


Winter 2009
Black Forest Bars
The combination of chocolate and cherries that defines a black forest cake is found in these dainty squares.

Fall 2009
Apple Cider Roasted Chicken
Coax your family indoors with the savoury, sweet aroma of chicken roasting in the oven alongside caramelizing apples and onions.

Fall 2009
Triple Ginger Molasses Cookies
Three kinds of ginger - ground, fresh and candied - add depth of taste, a subtle spike of heat and a final sweet kick that makes it altogether impossible to say no to a second cookie.

Fall 2009
Pumpkin Dressing
This unexpected way to marry pumpkin with a classic stuffing is a deliciously simple complement to Apple Cider Roasted Chicken.

Summer 2009
Corn Blueberry Salad Recipe
This salad embraces everything good about summer, with blueberries as a subtle addition to the full colour spectrum of this savoury salad. Serve chilled with a warm grilled entrée for balance.









