Special Occasions

  • Pumpkin Puree and Baked Seeds

    What better way to use up the Halloween Pumpkin!

  • Kids Artsy Xmas Cookies

    This recipe is a family tradition. December hasn't even arrived yet and the kids are already asking me when we'll bake them! It's baking and painting all at once, and tastes as good as it looks! All you need is your favourite shortbread recipe (one is provided if you don't have one), some food colouring, 4 new fine paintbrushes, and an assortment of cookie cutters (preferrably the ones that have a pattern inside of them).

  • Edible Spiders

    I've made these at childrens parties and they're a real hit!

  • Ramadan: Halawah bil-Fawaak

    In North Africa, honey is used much more than in the Middle East. During Ramadan, the enticing sweets are enhanced by being soaked in a honey syrup or having honey as a main ingredient.

  • Christmas: Easy Beginner's Turkey with Stuffing

    Perfect for beginners.

  • Santa's Breakfast

    I got this recipe a couple years ago, and have made it at Christmas ever since. I prepare it Xmas Eve. and it sits in the fridge until Xmas morn when you put it in to cook. While you're opening gifts, its cooking and when your finished unwrapping, breakfast is ready to eat.

  • Magic Reindeer Food

    Help Santa Find His Way.

  • Christmas Morning Cinnamon Buns

    We eat this after the stockings are open. I hide an almond inside before I put it in the oven.Whoever gets it is the one to open the first present!

  • Christmas Eggnog

    This is my Mom's famous eggnog. On Christmas Eve all the members of our family and several friends gather at my Mom's house for this egg nog. There has been up to 40 people in the house at once just to get a sip of this stuff. Remember to watch how much liqueur you put in it. Don't forget how much you have added and add extra like my has done in the past.

  • Chocolate Marshmallow Snowballs

    Who wouldn't love these?

  • Southwestern Pork Chops

    Heat up the barbeque we're cooking up some chops!

  • Maple Barbecued Chicken

    If using legs, you have to leave it on the grill longer than 15 minutes!

  • Party Punch

    A great flavourful drink the whole family will enjoy.

  • BBQ Ribs

    Here is one of my favourite recipes because my fiancee Tim loves ribs and the way to his heart is through his stomach. I think that's the same for a lot of men.

  • March Break Mini-Muffins

    Keep the kids busy during March Break.




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