Fried Feta & Sesame Triangles

I know I say that all of my recipes are show stoppers…but this is for real this time! My Fried Feta & Sesame Triangles are a gorgeous appetizer to serve this holiday season. The inside of these triangles are full of soft and gooey feta cheese and the exterior is covered in sesame seeds that…

Mini Mushroom & White Wine Vol Au Vents

The holiday season is here and it's the perfect time to celebrate with some festive appetizers! Today I am showing you how to make these delicious Mini Mushroom Vol Au Vents. They are the perfect vegetarian recipe for the holiday season, and they look very impressive (but are super easy to make)! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Z2jwn0H154 What are…

A Local Harvest Thanksgiving Menu

Thanksgiving is just around the corner for us Canadians, and I am as excited as ever to celebrate! This year, I have planned a Local Harvest Thanksgiving Menu that features lots of local ingredients from Vancouver Island. Not only are there tons of local producers and farmers on Vancouver Island, the products that they supply…

Hot Honey Glazed Ham

This show-stopping Hot Honey Glazed Ham is a recipe that is perfect for Easter. Hot sauce, cayenne pepper, and a few other seasonings are combined with local BC honey before being glazed all over a smoked bone-in ham. Paired with Haywire Secrest Mountain Vineyard Chardonnay 2018, and you have the perfect main for your Easter…

Turkey Croquettes with Cranberry Tonkatsu Sauce

A classic Japanese croquette recipe gets a festive twist in my recipe for Turkey Croquettes with Cranberry Tonkatsu Sauce. These two to three bite croquettes is a great first course to serve with a green salad or on their own as festive hors d'oeuvres. Read on down below to learn more about this delicious recipe…

Turkey, Apricot & Cranberry Tarts

These Middle Eastern-inspired Turkey, Apricot & Cranberry Tarts are filled with lots of delicious warming spices and dried fruit. These succulent tarts are super easy and will make a great holiday appetizer this season! Read on to see how to make this tasty holiday appetizer recipe! Recipe in collaboration with Red Barn Market. Inspired by…

Mulled Wine Pear Tarte Tatin

Tarte Tatin gets a festive twist by swapping out apples and adding delicious poached pears in mulled wine. This dessert is sweet and has the perfect hint of holiday spice! Enjoy it with a warm glass of mulled wine and enjoy the holiday season! This recipe features TIME 2018 Merlot and was developed in collaboration with Town Hall…

Bacon & Mushroom Tartlets

Bacon, mushrooms and smoked cheese– what more could you want in a fall recipe? My Bacon & Mushroom Tartlets are salty, savoury, smoky and have a crispy texture thanks to puff pastry. You can enjoy these Bacon & Mushroom Tartlets as a breakfast or brunch treat or even as a snack! Read on down below…

Fried Brie with Sundried Tomato Pesto

Today, I am back with another #AppyHolidays recipe! This weeks recipe is very special and definitely over the top: Fried Brie with Sundried Tomato Pesto. Creamy brie cheese is coated in a crispy and crunchy panko breading and is fried to perfection. If that wasn't delicious enough, I top it with a sweet and tangy…

Cranberry-Orange Coffee Cake

My Cranberry-Orange Coffee Cake is a great recipe to serve this holiday season! It has wonderful sweet and sour flavours and is so light and fluffy! Serve this Cranberry-Orange Coffee Cake for a holiday breakfast or brunch, as an afternoon snack with tea, or as a holiday dessert! Your family and friends are guaranteed to…