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  • Rockwell Bake

    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

    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

    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

    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.

  • Green and Gooey Macaroni & Cheese

    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

    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.

  • Steamed Mussels Ten Ways

    Steamed Mussels Ten Ways

    Mussels travel with their own built-in sauce base. They’re easy to steam and, when you do, they release a flavourful broth that many connoisseurs swear is the best part. That broth can be flavoured any way you want, so mussels are also a great ingredient to freestyle with. Serves 4

  • Peanut Butter Brown Sugar Scones

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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!).

  • English Breakfast

    English Breakfast

    A standard muffin tin makes it easy to pull together an English-style breakfast for a crowd of hungry guests.

  • Luscious Lava Cakes

    Luscious Lava Cakes

    Rich and runny with a deep, dark, delicious chocolate centre, these are a sweet treat. You can make them ahead and freeze them before baking. You can also make them in mini muffin tins and reduce the baking time by about 5 minutes. Makes 6 servings.

  • Peppermint Bark

    Peppermint Bark

    If you're looking for a treat that incorporates the colours of Christmas, look no further.  This minty treat will definitely be a hit!  It's also a great way to use up those broken candy canes that get passed over.




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