Cinnamon Roll Cookies

'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, all the creatures were stirring....because you made these cute and tasty Cinnamon Roll Cookies! Cinnamon Rolls...in Cookie Form! It's a tradition in my family to always wake up on Christmas morning to a freshly baked batch of cinnamon rolls. The bliss of a freshly baked,…

Homemade Chocolate Turtles

OK, so this may not be a cookie recipe, but I just had to include these tasty sweets in my #12DaysOfChristmas series! You may know these caramely, choclatey and crunchy candies as Sweet Georgia Browns or Pecan Clusters, but I have always recognized these candies as Turtles. You often see these candies come out around the…

Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

If there is something better than plain old chocolate, it's having two kinds come together in a cookie recipe. This recipe for Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are perfect to make for young kids and adults alike, because let's face it, who doesn't love chocolate and peppermint around the holidays? Peppermint Hot Chocolate...in Cookie Form! These…

Orange & Almond Biscotti

I couldn't let the holidays pass us by without featuring an Italian cookie in my #12DaysOfChristmas series! Growing up in a part-Italian family, we always looked forward to the Italian treats and desserts. From tiramisu to cannoli we had it all! But my all-time favourite dessert recipe (which just so happens to be a cookie…

Maple Pork Belly Bites

These Maple Pork Belly Bites make the perfect appetizer for the holiday season. They are sweet, savoury, spicy and are packed with tons of flavour. Plus the bite-sized portions really help you control this rich cut of meat! Sweet and Salty Pork Belly Bites Pork belly comes from– you guessed it– the belly of the…

Classic Gingerbread Cookies

Today marks the kick-off of the “12 Days of Christmas” series on my blog! For the next 12 days, up until Christmas, I will be posting a holiday cookie recipe daily. There are some very traditional cookies that I have planned and some that are completely different than what you would normally expect. Moreover, all…

Fried Goat Cheese with Honey

There are many ways to make your friends and family feel special during the holidays. But serving up these Fried Goat Cheese Balls with Honey has got to be the best way! Plus, these Fried Goat Cheese Balls with Honey are breaded in gluten-free breadcrumbs so everyone can enjoy this appetizer this holiday season! This…

Artichoke & Asiago Turnovers

I am kicking off my #AppyHolidays series on my blog with this recipe for Artichoke & Asiago Turnovers. This festive appetizer is a play on Artichoke and Asiago Dip—and effectively removes the risk of double-dipping! My inspiration for this recipe came from seeing lots of pre-made Artichoke and Asiago Dips at my local grocery store.…