Special Occasions

  • Rockwell Bake

    In the Kitchen with Anna Whitecap Books (2008) ChaptersIndigo.ca Amazon.ca This turkey dish is, in essence, a strata—a savory bread pudding. This one contains all the elements of holiday turkey dinner—turkey breast, cranberry and stuffing with a little cheese to take it to the next level. It is an easy, slice-and-serve entrée that reheats just as well as holiday leftovers.

  • Peanut Butter Truffles

    This year, why not add a personal touch to your holiday gifts by giving friends and family a tin of Peanut Butter Truffles? Creamy, delicious and decadent, this treat makes the perfect gift. Gift wrap tip: fill a decorative cookie tin with truffles and wrap them in cellophane and ribbon.  

  • Slow Cooker Turkey Stuffing

    This is one of those recipes that is used over and over again in my house for every holiday I make turkey.  If you don't like stuffing your turkey, this is the next best thing!

  • Sugar Cube Igloo Kit

    The kids in your life will love creating this frosty-looking winter craft! Supply some extra candy for them to nibble on while making this.

  • Jack-O'-Lantern

    Bake this for a Halloween party and your guests will be trick-or-treating at your house for years to come. Cakes for Kids by Matthew Mead and Downtown Bookworks Inc. Chronicle Books (2008) Amazon.ca | ChaptersIndigo.ca  

  • Host of Ghosts

    Super fast and not at all scary - these whimsical ghosts gather ever so sweetly around a purchased angel food cake. Use any sort of Halloween candy or favor you like to complete your presentation.

  • Bloodshot Eyeball Soup

    Hearty yet simple, this comforting soup will ground everyone before or after a day of candy. Thick potato Canadian Cheddar soup suspends the cranberries in the image of an eyeball. Who knew they could be so delicious? Make in advance and serve with a green salad for a spooktacular dinner or lunch.

  • Green and Gooey Macaroni & Cheese

    Before all of the frightful sugary treats, fill your little one’s bellies with wholesome goodness of Macaroni and Canadian Cheese. This simple stovetop recipe can be whipped up as fast as a cauldron of goo and it’s the perfect night to coerce kids into something green. While pasta is cooking, make your sauce and assemble when ready to serve. It’s just that simple!

  • Kid Friendly Strawberry Daiquiris

    Summer is a great time for blender drinks. While you enjoy a real daiquiri, offer your kids this kid friendly version.

  • Peanut Butter Brown Sugar Scones

    Mother's Day delicious!The secret to these scones is to use cold shortening and peanut butter when you mix them up... this gives scones a light yummy texture. Serve them right out of the oven and they'll disappear before your eyes. (But mom will definitely approve.)

  • Brunch Bake

    We do a brunch every Christmas morning, as everyone is too excited when they first wake up to sit down and have breakfast. It's a combination of breakfast foods and some appetizers and lunch dishes. I've been making for a few years I have used both sausage and ham. It works well in the crockpot too and like most recipes, you can substitute ingredients to the taste of your family!

  • Christmas Morning Wifesaver

    A great Christmas morning casserole - prepare the night before and pop it in the oven in the morning.

  • Christmas Eve Seafood Chowder

    Seafood was always a Christmas Eve Tradition in my parent's home growing up. Now that I have my own family my husband and I have adopted this as one of our family's traditions. Leftovers are great for lunch on a busy Christmas Day! The great news...this recipe is delicious anytime of the year! Enjoy!

  • Christmas Morning French Toast

    This is our traditional Christmas morning breakfast. I like this recipe because most of the work is done the night before. I cook a large peameal bacon roast overnight in the crockpot and let it rest while the french toast is cooking. It slices up nicely. We serve this recipe with berries, either fresh or frozen with hot maple syrup (the real stuff!).

  • Boxing Day Brunch

    We celebrate Christmas with my husband's family every year on Boxing Day. We try to make the breakfast a bit on the "english" side as his family is from the UK. To save time I make the eggs in a muffin tin and use stewed tomatoes, but you can make traditional fried eggs and baked tomotoes.




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