Adapted from my Grandma’s recipe. This is more of a buttery sugar cookie as compared to a regular sugar cookie. You will need two cookie cutters of the same shape for this one, one big and one small for the window effect. Makes about 24-28 cookies depending on the size of the cookie cutter. Cookie …
These easy to make shortbread cookies are rolled into a shortbread dough log, wrapped up in parchment or waxed paper and then placed in the fridge to firm up. Slice and bake and voila shortbread heaven. Makes about 36 My mom always made shortbread during the holidays, sometimes it worked, sometimes, not so much. I …
I found this recipe for decadent Truffles in a magazine about 24 years ago and I’ve made them every year since. It was developed by Rose Levy Beranbaum of the Cordon Rose Cooking School in NYC – and all I can say is “Rose, you created a genius recipe!” 7 oz (200 g) dark chocolate, …
This hot apple cider recipe is so simple, so yummy, and the best natural scent for your house over the holidays. 8 cups (2 L) apple juice – I use either natural or organic – both are made with the entire apple – peel and all and a healthier choice 6-8 whole cinnamon sticks, broken …
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Cranberries Depending on the size of the your turkey and how much oven space you have this festive vegetable dish can be made the day of or up to two days in advance, then warmed up in the oven while your turkey is having its “time out.” Note: recipe can be …
My pantry has the usual – flour, sugar, really great chocolate, rice, pasta, beans! But when the festive season arrives I start stocking it with fun ingredients to make or serve spur of the moment nibbles or treats. Drop in for Drinks Red and white wine I always a bottle of Prosecco in the …
Margaret Fraser, a Canadian Foodie Icon and home economist passed away on October 27, 2012 in her 83rd year. She helped change the face of Canadian home cooking and I was lucky enough to meet her in 1999. I was attending a luncheon in her honour. I’d been a fan of this iconic foodie …
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This easy to make recipe for Brussels sprouts may convert even the pickiest of vegetable abstainers. Great for a fall or winter dinner and perfect for Christmas dinner. Hands up who love little baby cabbages. Whenever I ask this question at any one of my talks, not many people put up their hands. …
I love oranges. I love chocolate. And together they are spectacular. Most chocolate covered oranges include extra sugar to make a syrup – I skipped that part. Making these treats less sweet with a citrus tang and healthier to boot! {Note: best to eat these the day you make them} 2-3 navel oranges, well scrubbed …
My best friend went to a Cookie Exchange Party last year and called me after she got home to rail at the Cookie Gods! She had laboured lovingly over her Candy Cane Cookies. She had crushed candy canes into little bits and then gently kneaded them into the shortbread dough. She had even dyed half …