This Creamy Wild Rice Soup is a warm, comforting homemade soup made with leftover turkey or chicken, vegetables, and cooked wild rice. Treat leftovers as new ingredients just waiting to be turned into an entirely new dish. When I’m smoking, I always make extra Brined Applewood Smoked Chicken Thighs just…
Looking for an easy, crowd pleasing last minute holiday cookie? These soft and chewy classic eggnog cookies are simple and quick to make. Best of all…they taste exactly like Christmas! There’s no shame in last minute baking…I do it all of the time! Some of my favourite recipes come together…
Fried Goat Cheese Balls are made with tangy goat cheese mixed with pepper cheddar, sweet dried apricots and crunchy walnuts then rolled in Panko and fried to golden perfection. An easy crowd pleasing appetizer they’ll reach for again and again. Bite sized appetizers are a must have at any party…
Massaged Kale Salad with an easy Mandarin Vinaigrette is the most delicious way to enjoy this hardy winter green. Give those leaves a little extra love makes them so tender and converts even the most intense kale haters to kale lovers! Eating more fruits and vegetables isn’t a chore when…
These delicious golden Fried Shrimp made with panko crumbs and coconut flakes are an easy crowd pleasing appetizer for any occasion. They are shrimply amazing! While many claim it’s not a party without cake, it is most definitely not a party without mouth watering appetizers. These are the coconut shrimp…
Chai Spiced Sweet Potato Crunch is a simple five ingredient side dish featuring buttery mashed sweet potatoes hidden under a layer of crunchy chai spiced pecans. This irresistible casserole will satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth during the holidays. Are you looking for more unique veggie sides? Search the search bar for…
This dreamy spiced homemade Bourbon Eggnog is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season with family and friends. One glass of this classic Christmas cocktail and you’ll be feeling festive in no time! While we’re talking festive favourites, here in Canada no Christmas is complete without Grandma’s Canadian Butter…
This Crockpot Taco Meat is slow cooked to saucy perfection. Not too dry, not too drippy and all of the right spices to make taco night something to celebrate. There’s no denying it, tacos are one of the greatest foods ever invented. I’ll never pass up a chance to make…
This Cranberry Salsa will add a little extra spice to your holiday season. It’s a simple salsa, made with fresh cranberries along with a little bit of jalapeno heat. No holiday table is complete without a touch of cranberry. If you love this tart fruit, check out these ever popular…
Sorrel Drink is a refreshing sweet and tart Caribbean drink of steeped Sorrel (Hibiscus) with cinnamon, allspice, and cloves. Enjoy it cold, in a tasty rum or wine cocktail, or as a hot cider this holiday season. The holidays are a great time to enjoy a beverage or two. Try…