Category Archives: Christmas

Rosemary Gruyere and Sea Salt Crisps

Posted on January 26, 2013 by

Here’s another good one from Smitten Kitchen’s new cookbook.  Author Deb Perelman writes, “Dough can be made a day in advance. It will keep longer in the freezer. Baked crisps keep for up to 2 days at room temperature in … Continue reading →

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Cranberry Coconut Smoothie

Posted on December 27, 2012 by

Christmas holiday breakfast. Easy. Do you have a favourite smoothie recipe? Please share it in the comments below so we can all benefit. 1 cup cranberry juice 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk (from carton, NOT canned) 1/2 cup plain greek … Continue reading →

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Cranberry Orange Sauce

Posted on December 27, 2012 by

Remember the days when cranberry sauce came out of a can . . . with a schlo-oo-p into the dish? With cranberries readily available (and here on Vancouver Island, grown locally at Yellow Point), why use canned cranberry sauce when … Continue reading →

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Gingerbread People

Posted on December 27, 2012 by

These little guys have been a Christmas tradition in our home for well over 25 years. They have just the right amount of ginger (not too much) and just the right amount of molasses (not too strong). Lexi and I … Continue reading →

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Winter Sun Cocktail

Posted on December 23, 2012 by

Here on the West Coast of Canada, we can sometimes go for days without seeing the sun. That lack of sunshine and its inherent Vitamin D not only affects our health, but it affects our mood too. Need a way … Continue reading →

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Kahlua Ganache Truffles

Posted on December 19, 2012 by

So much for my (fleeting) thought of having a sugar-free Christmas . . . Makes 25 truffles Ingredients 8 oz. dark or bittersweet chocolate, chopped (I use Bernard Callebaut) 7 Tbsp. heavy cream 1 Tbsp. light corn syrup 2 tsp. … Continue reading →

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Smoked Cheddar Cheese Straws

Posted on December 16, 2012 by

We love these! They’re really fast and easy to prepare. Best part? They taste like junk food, but they’re made from real ingredients: butter, cheese, flour, chili pepper. How can you go wrong? I’ve made these several times to have … Continue reading →

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Nana’s Butter Tarts

Posted on December 16, 2012 by

Christmas time means butter tarts and every Christmas since I can remember, my family has always looked forward to receiving butter tarts from my mother-in-law. We all agree that hers are the best in the world. Several years ago, I … Continue reading →

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Salted Caramel Chocolate Cups

Posted on December 11, 2012 by

Caramel and chocolate. Need I say more? These would make a welcome holiday gift, packaged up pretty. They’re easy and delicious. First of all, though, you have to make this Salted Caramel Sauce. Ingredients 1 cup quality dark chocolate (I … Continue reading →

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Salted Caramel Sauce

Posted on December 5, 2012 by

This is a magical time of year, and this sauce is just pure magic. It’s fun to make and it’s easy. I swear. Den says it tastes like melted Werther’s Original Caramels. What to serve it on? The first time … Continue reading →

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Tiramisu Parfaits

Posted on May 1, 2012 by

Here’s another recipe that can be made into individual, smaller portion desserts. The recipe is easily halved to serve 4. Healthy? Not a chance. Good? You bet. As my yoga teacher advises, “Pick your poison.” Serves 8 4 egg yolks … Continue reading →

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Lexi’s Sugar Cookies

Posted on February 22, 2011 by

Lexi and I had fun making these a couple of weeks before Christmas. This rolled cookie dough is easy to work with and she did a great job using the cookie cutters. I think her favourite part was decorating the … Continue reading →

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Nana’s Butter Tart Filling

Posted on January 18, 2011 by

Christmas time means butter tarts and every Christmas since I can remember, my family has always looked forward to receiving butter tarts from my mother-in-law. We all agree that hers are the best in the world. Several years ago, I … Continue reading →

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Roasted Yams

Posted on January 16, 2011 by

These add colour and flavour to a meal and I’ve yet to find anyone who doesn’t like them. They are quick and easy to prepare. 1 large yam, peeled (or just scrubbed) and cut into 1/4″ thick slices2 tbsp extra … Continue reading →

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An Early Christmas Dinner this year

Posted on January 15, 2011 by

We had our family dinner a week early this year so that we could all be together at least once during the holidays. This blog will help to keep all our favourite recipes together in one place so I’m not … Continue reading →

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