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Cranberry, White Chocolate Cake, Ring Mold
Baking and Sweet Endings

Cranberry White Chocolate Cake

This cake says Christmas season to me, probably because I make it then! White chocolate, cranberries and orange are such a good combination.  Perfect with a cup of coffee! And…you can make it ahead and tuck into the freezer. Makes a 9” Tube or Bundt Cake 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup brown […]

Brunch Baked Eggs, Toasted French Bread, Chive Blossom, Parsley Garnish
Egg and Brunch Dishes

Brunch Baked Eggs

Here’s another do ahead brunch dish for a stress free host, you can be enjoying your Blood Orange Mimosa’s or Bloody Mary’s while brunch is baking!  I don’t know about you, but around the holidays when entertaining can get crazy, recipes such as this one are a blessing. It can be made vegetarian by leaving […]

Tourtiere with Greens & Green Tomato Relish
Mains

My Tourtiere

We may not live in Quebec, but we love this fragrant savoury pie redolent with herbs and spices so much it’s become an absolute must at our house over Christmas!  I have revised, changed and added things over the years and it just keeps getting better and better. I’ve made the filling using a mixture […]

White Serving Bowl with Red Wine Poached Pears & Recipe for Red Wine Poached Pears
Baking and Sweet Endings

Spiced Red Wine Poached Pears

Saturday mornings in late October and November means a trip to Riley Park Farmer’s Market in search of seasonal fruits and vegetables. The colours are awesome! With a backdrop of the Coast Mountains and occasionally having received a snowfall, it’s simply gorgeous!  I’ve always poached pears in white wine, but decided to change things using […]

Nanaimo Bars for Halloween
Baking and Sweet Endings

Halloween Nanaimo Bars

Ok,  hands up, who doesn’t like Nanaimo Bars???  Right, I didn’t think there was anyone!  I store them in the fridge or freezer so they are nice and cold.  They just seem better that way, at least as far as I’m concerned!  Here’s a discovery I made:  they don’t freeze solid!  Midnight cravings are calling! […]