Special Occasions

  • Pink Lemonade Cupcakes

    Pink Lemonade Cupcakes

    These sweet summer creations are almost too cute to eat! But that won't stop us from gobbling up these yummy treats! Perfect for a pool party or summer birthday.  

  • Holiday Ham

    Holiday Ham

    Glistening with marmalade and jeweled with fragrant cloves, this ham makes an impressive centerpiece. Figure about one pound of ham per person to make sure you have plenty of leftovers. Serves 8 to 10 with leftovers.    

  • French Toast Berry Bake

    French Toast Berry Bake

    Serve this with bacon and warm syrup and a little sprinkling of powdered sugar to make it extra yummy! This recipe is perfect for Mother's Day. Want to see more mom-worthy recipes? Check out our Mother's Day recipe roundup!  

  • Dog Bone Gingerbread Cookies

    Dog Bone Gingerbread Cookies

    Sit. Stay. Eat. Fool your kids by giving them these tasty "dog biscuits" as a snack. To tame down the bite of these spicy gingerbread cookies, scale back the freshly grated ginger and white pepper as desired.  Prep time: 30 min Sitting time: 1 hr Bake time: 15 min  

  • Prince Edward Island Potato Bacon Cheddar Tart

    Prince Edward Island Potato Bacon Cheddar Tart

    This special occasion treat features a classic trio of flavours: potatoes, bacon and cheddar. It’s not hard to make but it does take some time to assemble and will need several hours in the oven. The spectacular results are more than worth the wait! Makes eight servings.  

  • Shamrock Soup

    Shamrock Soup

    Broccoli and potatoes make a perfectly smooth and delicious soup that’s easy to make. The shamrock-shaped cheese croutons add a fun and festive crunch. Makes 6 servings. Prep time: 15 to 20 mins Cook time: 30 to 40 mins  

  • Healthy Hostess Cupcakes

    Healthy Hostess Cupcakes

    Although the recipe calls for 1 tablespoon frosting for the filling, you won’t be blamed for upping the amount a bit—just be reasonable! Too much and you’ll bury the delicious cake. Makes 24 cupcakes.  

  • Love Mice

    Love Mice

    My daughter and I love making these cute little "Love Mice" for her class every year.

  • Hearts of Fudge

    Hearts of Fudge

    A valentine treat to make for the one you love or give as a gift to the teacher or entire class.

  • Irish Stew

    Irish Stew

    We do not like lamb so I put beef into this recipe instead.

  • Leprechaun Cheesecakes

    Leprechaun Cheesecakes

    Decorated in the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day with a little green and a little sparkle, these lovely, creamy lemon-lime flavoured mini cheesecakes are sure to delight leprechauns and kids alike. Prep time: About 20 minutes Baking time: 15 to 20 minutes Chilling time: 1 hour Makes: 12 mini cheesecakes 

  • Green Popcorn Shamrocks

    Green Popcorn Shamrocks

    This recipe can be modified to celebrate Valentine's Day, Christmas, or any special occasion.

  • St. Paddy's Green Menu

    St. Paddy's Green Menu

    My daughter has been waiting for St. Patrick's Day for a few months. Her class made hats and she wants to do green crafts leading up to the big day. While I don't plan to make anything really irish we are going "Green." Here is what we have planned.

  • Shrove Tuesday Pancakes

    Shrove Tuesday Pancakes

    Eggs and fat were once forbidden during the 40-day Lenten fast, so on Shrove Tuesday, the day before Lent, Irish bakers would make pancakes to use up their stores of those ingredients. Enjoy your pancakes!!

  • Green Saint Patrick's Day Jello Jigglers

    Green Saint Patrick's Day Jello Jigglers

    Looking for a kid friendly St. Patrick's Day recipe? Try Green Jelly Jigglers.




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