Cakes, Pies, and Tarts

War Cake a.k.a. Poor Man’s Cake. An easy to make, simple raisin spice cake using common ingredients to create a moist and delicious version of this timeless classic.

Best Newfoundland Christmas Cake Recipes. A collection of 16 recipes for traditional Christmas Cakes from my childhood, plus new twists on tried & true favourites.

Dijon Beef Mushroom Pie. A comforting, delicious, classic british pie gets a bit of a French twist, but you can leave it purely British with our suggestions too.

Jam Jam Cake – inspired by one of Newfoundland’s most favourite cookie treats from the locally iconic, Purity Factories. It’s Newfoundland’s answer to the Victoria Sandwich Cake!

Shortcut Apple Strudel is a real lifesaver recipe idea in a time crunch, especially around holiday celebrations.

The top ten cheesecake recipes that have been most popular on RockRecipes.com over the last 7 years.

Gypsy Tart. It’s pie magic! A recipe that’s surprising in its simplicity. The easy filling uses just a few common ingredients to produce a tempting Dulce de Leche flavoured custard.

Perfect Pecan Pie. Trust a true pecan pie lover who has been using this recipe for over 30 years. I’ve never had better.

Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie, or make it without the alcohol. Either way, this is one amazing pie that’s perfect for Thanksgiving, the Holidays, or any occasion you like.

The Best Apple Pie is “Just an Apple Pie”. There is a bit of a secret technique in this recipe but as my 13 year old son reminded me, keep it simple; the best apple pie is still “just an apple pie”.