Holiday
Holiday Recipes
The holidays are the best time to indulge with your friends and family! Enjoy my collection of appetizers, mains, and desserts that you can make to celebrate the holiday season!
If you are looking to feed a crowd this holiday season, make this flavourful Holiday Roast Beef with Gravy! An Read more
Sausage rolls are a classic comfort food and are a staple appetizer for the holiday season. My version of this Read more
When it comes to holiday meals, there’s always one dish that brings a comforting, familiar warmth to the table: traditional Read more
When it comes to the holidays, no table is complete without a bowl of perfectly whipped mashed potatoes. These Ultimate Read more
I know I say that all of my recipes are show stoppers…but this is for real this time! My Fried Read more
The holiday season is here and it's the perfect time to celebrate with some festive appetizers! Today I am showing Read more
Thanksgiving is just around the corner for us Canadians, and I am as excited as ever to celebrate! This year, Read more
This show-stopping Hot Honey Glazed Ham is a recipe that is perfect for Easter. Hot sauce, cayenne pepper, and a Read more
A classic Japanese croquette recipe gets a festive twist in my recipe for Turkey Croquettes with Cranberry Tonkatsu Sauce. These Read more
These Middle Eastern-inspired Turkey, Apricot & Cranberry Tarts are filled with lots of delicious warming spices and dried fruit. These Read more
Tarte Tatin gets a festive twist by swapping out apples and adding delicious poached pears in mulled wine. This dessert Read more
Bacon, mushrooms and smoked cheese– what more could you want in a fall recipe? My Bacon & Mushroom Tartlets are Read more
Today, I am back with another #AppyHolidays recipe! This weeks recipe is very special and definitely over the top: Fried Read more
My Cranberry-Orange Coffee Cake is a great recipe to serve this holiday season! It has wonderful sweet and sour flavours Read more
While holiday appetizers are often indulgent and high in calories, these Mini Salmon Sliders with Garlic Aioli are a bit Read more
This week's holiday appetizer is my Turkey-Cranberry Holiday Strudel! This recipe is so versatile that it can be served as Read more
While December brings lots of excitement for the holiday season ahead, it also brings my #AppyHolidays series back to my Read more
The holiday season may be marked by festive decorations, cool weather, and tasty holiday cookies. But most importantly, this season Read more
During American Thanksgiving week, I always get a bit envious of Americans getting to celebrate the most delicious holiday of Read more
Thanksgiving is one of my favourite holidays because it mainly centres around food and eating food all day. Plus, it's Read more
We are on the last day of 2019 and I can't believe what an exciting (and tasty) year it's been! Read more
I'm getting my house ready for our guests that will be visiting this holiday season, and I'm feeling so festive! Read more
This recipe for Citrus Marinated Olives is the solution if you are looking for a quick and easy holiday appetizer Read more
We are exactly ONE WEEK away from Christmas and I am super excited for the big day! While it can Read more
The holidays can be a busy time so it is nice to have some quick and easy recipes under your Read more
It's Tuesday and you know what that means... I am back again today with another #AppyHolidays post! This week, I Read more
We are on to our third day of my #12DaysOfChristmas series here on my blog, and I am getting into Read more
This hot chocolate recipe is a Nutella lovers dream come true! Chocolate and hazelnuts are rich and delicious and will Read more
A classic hot chocolate is the perfect way to stay warm and festive this winter! This recipe gets a refreshing Read more
I am back with the second post of my #12DaysOfChristmas series here on my blog! And today I have a Read more
I am back with another wonderful #AppyHolidays recipe this week! This recipe is for all of those who like something Read more
Hello everyone! I am happy to announce that #AppyHolidays is back on the blog! This is the third year I Read more
For my final recipe of 2018, I am putting a twist on a classic recipe: Shrimp Cocktail. This elegant recipe Read more
You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen. Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen. But do you recall, Read more
Who says that all Christmas cookies have to be sweet? These savoury Rosemary and Parmesan Shortbread Cookies will not only Read more
There are many ways to make your friends and family feel special during the holidays. But serving up these Fried Read more
These little goat cheese balls get their beautiful golden colour from homemade breadcrumbs. I used a locally made gluten-free white Read more
One of my favourite *adult* beverages of the holiday season has to be my Traditional Mulled Wine. Just a bottle Read more
I am kicking off my #AppyHolidays series on my blog with this recipe for Artichoke & Asiago Turnovers. This festive Read more
This healthy soup is made with fresh carrots, ginger and turmeric and is great to have during the winter season. Read more
This holiday season, I'm putting a fun (and delicious) spin on Artichoke and Asiago Dip with my recipe for Artichoke Read more
It's been a while since I have done a party post on the blog and I have missed it so Read more
With Christmas just around the corner, I thought I would share some tasty Christmas cookie recipes with you all. For Read more
It's finally December and I am in full holiday mode! I have all of my Christmas decorations up (actually, they've Read more
The holidays can be a busy time so it is nice to have some quick and easy recipes under your Read more
Servings: 3-4 Difficulty: Medium Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 5 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes Ingredients: Directions: Begin by preparing Read more
Black olive tapenade is a classic Mediterranean spread that is normally eaten with bread, added on top of pizza, or Read more
Just like fall signals the start of pumpkin spice lattes (#PSL for life!), winter signals the start of hot chocolate. Read more
The traditional gin sour (made with simple syrup, gin and lemon juice) gets a seasonal twist with sage leaves and Read more
Holiday Gifting
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Valentine’s Day calls for a romantic chocolate dessert, and what is more romantic than a chocolate mousse? While traditional mousse Read more
The holidays are a wonderful time to gather with family and friends and celebrate the joys of the season. However, Read more
I look forward to the holiday season all year long, and this year it feels so much more special with Read more
Halloween has always been about the joy classic homemade Halloween treats. Before plastic-wrapped chocolates and bagged chips took over, families Read more
Halloween is coming up in just a few weeks, and I wanted to show you how I hosted an elegant Read more
This Thanksgiving, we are celebrating the Canadian way with a delicious Thanksgiving feast! I have created an entire Canadian-themed Thanksgiving Read more
The start of fall marks the beginning of the cozy entertaining season in my home. Rather than light and refreshing Read more
Valentine’s Day is all about romance, and what better way to celebrate than with a homemade meal of Gnocchi with Read more
This Calabrian Chili Rosé Pasta is a very easy and romantic recipe to serve for Valentine’s Day. Radiatore pasta is Read more
Mini desserts are a great option for when you want a sweet treat but don’t want to eat a lot Read more
Enjoy the romance of Valentine's Day by cooking a delicious steakhouse dinner at home. While dining out at restaurants is Read more
Happy Holidays! I am back again this year with my famous Holiday Gift Guide to inspire some of your holiday Read more
The holiday season is officially here and so is my annual Holiday Gift Guide is back for 2021! Every year, Read more
It's the season of giving, and that means I am back again this year with my annual Holiday Gift Guide! Read more
We are on to our sixth day of my #12DaysOfChristmas series! Have you been liking this series so far? Today, Read more
This recipe for Citrus Marinated Olives is the solution if you are looking for a quick and easy holiday appetizer Read more
The holidays can be a busy time so it is nice to have some quick and easy recipes under your Read more
This hot chocolate recipe is a Nutella lovers dream come true! Chocolate and hazelnuts are rich and delicious and will Read more
A classic hot chocolate is the perfect way to stay warm and festive this winter! This recipe gets a refreshing Read more
My 12 Days of Christmas Series begins on my blog today! I'll be posting a blog post every day for Read more
Who says that all Christmas cookies have to be sweet? These savoury Rosemary and Parmesan Shortbread Cookies will not only Read more
These little goat cheese balls get their beautiful golden colour from homemade breadcrumbs. I used a locally made gluten-free white Read more
One of my favourite *adult* beverages of the holiday season has to be my Traditional Mulled Wine. Just a bottle Read more
The holidays are just around the corner that means that means it’s time to get some holiday shopping done! Nowadays, Read more
This healthy soup is made with fresh carrots, ginger and turmeric and is great to have during the winter season. Read more
These Chocolate-Peppermint Crinkle Cookies are the perfect cookie to leave out for Santa this Christmas. These highly addictive cookies get Read more
The holidays can be a busy time so it is nice to have some quick and easy recipes under your Read more
Servings: 3-4 Difficulty: Medium Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 5 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes Ingredients: Directions: Begin by preparing Read more
Black olive tapenade is a classic Mediterranean spread that is normally eaten with bread, added on top of pizza, or Read more
Just like fall signals the start of pumpkin spice lattes (#PSL for life!), winter signals the start of hot chocolate. Read more
The traditional gin sour (made with simple syrup, gin and lemon juice) gets a seasonal twist with sage leaves and Read more