Empanadas with chicken and apple
Delicious empanadas with chicken and apple and a pastry so delicate, it melts in your mouth.
Almond crescents
Champagne Truffle Pie
Perfect Roast Turkey
Blueberry Pancakes
Christmas morning...I remember my motherinlaw would wake up really
early to prepare the turkey and while the turkey was roasting she would begin breakfast. So much wonderful food, with music on the radio and Bing Crosby on TV, with wrapping paper strewn about and everyone hanging around the kitchen...these are some of my fondest memories.
And here are my favourite pancakes, but I certainly don’t reserve these just for the holidays, they are fantastic and comforting all year long.
Cranberry Pistachio White Chocolate
Salted hot chocolate
The most delicious homemade cup of hot cocoa with chocolate shavings and Maldon sea salt.
Porcini Mushroom Delights
Our rendition of an old family favourite that ordinarily called for sour cream and canned mushrooms is done here with porcini mushrooms, whipping cream, Marsala wine and a fancy tart cutter. Perfect for any affair.
Cheese straws with thyme and Gruyere
Elevate your party to a level of grandeur with simple puff pastry served the Louis Vuitton way. They take only minutes to make but bring rave reviews from grown ups and teeny guests alike.
Chicken drumettes with sweet soy glaze
Some years ago, my neighbours brought these tasty drumettes to a Christmas brunch and they were irresistible! I have since made them many times; the savoury sweet balance of soy sauce, vinegar and sugar transforms simple into spectacular! —Mari
Mari’s Mom’s Crepes, She Calls Pancakes
Try our luxe rendering of my mother’s pancakes with this easy recipe for ultra-thin, delicate, crispy crepes caramelized with cinnamon and sugar.
Pan-seared sea scallops with tomato and olive
The comforting flavours of Italy embrace these scallops, which are seared so that a delicate crust plays off their pillowy center. We use good-quality olives in this dish for heightened flavour.
Dark chocolate dipped pistachio shortbread crisps
All the tastiest ingredients into one little cookie, dipped in chocolate.
Bacon wrapped baked eggs
Simple, delicious, and a beautiful presentation. Easy to make and cleanup is a breeze.
Puff Pastry-Wrapped Cranberry Brie
A beautiful baked brie with a crispy flakey puff pastry, with all the delicious flavours of the holidays. Also make a great gift!
Authentic French Canadian Tourtière
A traditional French-Canadian tourtiere everyone loves! Tested to perfection, and approved by French Canadians with an exceptional palate—meaning an exceptional sense of taste and preferences!
The best shrimp cocktail with homemade cocktail sauce
Luscious tangy homemade cocktail sauce and large plump icy cold shrimp. Delicious!
Roast duck breast with wine-soaked currants and toasted chestnuts
When we asked Chef Scott Bagshaw to create a holiday dinner, he replaced the traditional turkey with more succulent duck, with breasts seared hard, until their skin was like gold crackling, and then sweetened by drunken currants. And served this showstopper holiday main with toasted chestnuts. Hope you enjoy this special recipe!
Caramel Toffee Squares With Shortbread Crust
These delightful treats have a shortbread crust and a fabulous homemade caramel topping.
Gingerbread Dipped With Chocolate And Sugar
Ahh, the smell of baking gingerbread. Here, a recipe that is one of our very favourite for the holidays. Gingerbread, chocolate and crunchy sugar. And the aroma fills your house as it shud.