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Category Archives: Christmas
Fig and Goat Cheese Crostini
Sweet figs with a hint of orange are thinly spread over a toasted baguette and topped with fresh goat cheese and a sprinkle of chives or green onions in this, my newest “go-to” appy. I’ve made this one several times … Continue reading
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Tagged dried fig paste, dried figs with goat cheese, fig and cheese crostini, fig crostini, fig paste with goat cheese, gluten-free appetizer
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Pomerita Cocktail
It’s time to celebrate as we welcome the New Year! What better way than with a heart-healthy glass of pomegranate juice. Or . . . how about a pomegranate margarita–a pomerita. The Prado restaurant in beautiful Balboa Park in San … Continue reading
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Tagged pomegranate cocktail, pomegranate margarita, pomerita, Prado in Balboa Park, San Diego dining
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Gingerbread Smoothie
What do you serve for Christmas breakfast? A search of Pinterest boards dedicated to Christmas breakfasts brings up fat and sugar-laden dishes: cinnamon rolls baked in the shape of a Christmas tree, Monkey Bread dripping with eggnog drizzle, baked French … Continue reading
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Chocolate Chunk Whipped Shortbread
I have a classroom elf. No, not an Elf on the Shelf–I have one of those too. This elf is a lovely parent volunteer, actually a grandmother, who comes in to help out in my Grade 1 classroom. She is … Continue reading
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Tagged chocolate shortbread, Christmas cookies, Christmas shortbread, shortbread, shortbread drop cookie
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Greek Salad on a Stick
Kids love anything on a stick, and the kid inside all of us does too. These mini Greek salad appetizers are fun to eat and they offer a healthier alternative to all the high calorie finger foods we often find … Continue reading
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Got it under Contreau? Cranberry Sauce for Grown-ups
Shopping. Wrapping. Decorating. Baking. Cleaning. Then Eating. And More Baking. Christmas time is a busy time of year, but with a focus on keeping it simple and enjoying the things that are really important in our lives, it can be … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, sauce
Tagged cranberry sauce, cranberry sauce with Contreau, sauce for turkey
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Christmas Finger Foods
Years ago, one of my Christmas traditions was to participate in a cookie exchange. With young children underfoot, year after year I somehow made twelve dozen Nanaimo bars. (Do you know how hard it is to cut through that chocolate … Continue reading
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Tagged appetizers, canapes, Christmas savory appetizers, easy appetizers, easy finger foods, finger foods, holiday appetizers
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Homemade Raincoast Crisps
You know those pricey crackers sold in the deli section–the ones you always hope are on sale? Well, here’s the recipe so you can make them yourself. They are a perfect replica. Actually, they’re better because they’re fresh from your … Continue reading
Cranberry Conserve
Every year at Christmas time, Laura makes gifts from the kitchen for her friends. Her homemade granola packed into a decorated Mason jar is always a hit as are her cookies. This year, she made this beautiful ruby red (I … Continue reading
Mini Cheese Balls: the easiest appetizer EVER
I’ve made these three times now, and they will definitely be on the top of my Favourite Appies list. They are so easy–a veritable party in your mouth! Five ingredients and a food processor are all you need. Ingredients 1 … Continue reading
Cheese Crispies–revamped
Remember the old Cheese Krispies recipe from the 50’s or 60’s? I loved those things. My mom made them every year at Christmas time as part of an appetizer tray and we devoured them, batch after batch. I had a … Continue reading
Coconut Crisps with Fleur de Sel
Spending an evening cooking in my kitchen is an ideal way for me to unwind and reflect on the day. Sometimes, however, I end up alone. I suspect (no, I know) it’s because it gets a little loud. I like … Continue reading
Harvest Time Chocolate Drops
“Your hand and your mouth agreed many years ago that, as far as chocolate is concerned, there is no need to involve your brain.” Dave Barry It’s Friday. Go ahead and make these. If you start now, you could be … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, cookies, desserts, nuts
Tagged chocolates with dried fruit, chocolates with nuts, dark chocolate drops, homemade chocolates
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Rosemary Gruyere and Sea Salt Crisps
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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