Category: Holidays

Peppermint Hot Chocolate Baked Alaska

Ice cream nestled on cake and wrapped in toasted meringue is so irresistible. We’re struggling to figure out why the baked Alaska disappeared from popular culture in the ’60s. As luck would have it, this impressive layered dessert is poised for a comeback, and we’re leaning into it hard with our peppermint hot chocolate-inspired version. …

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Hot Chocolate Cookie Cups

Get the kids in the kitchen with hot chocolate-inspired cookie cups The holidays are a busy time for families, between shopping for the perfect gift, hosting out-of-town guests, attending get-togethers and baking. Not only is baking a quintessential part of the festive season, but it is also a delicious way to spend a wintery day …

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Alpen Salami Panini with Tomato-Chili Jam

Charcuterie meats for perfect party paninis Serve these tantalizing crusty bread sandwiches to your holiday guests. Alpen Salami Panini with Tomato-Chili Jam Ingredients (Panini) 3 Italian crusty buns 1 pkg. 175g Piller’s Charcuterie Alpen Salami or Cervelat Salami 350 ml (1 ½ cups) baby arugula 125 g (4 oz.) Oka cheese, sliced 75 ml (½ …

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Easy Sugar Cookie Cut-outs

Bake classic sugar cookies for your cookie swap A favourite holiday activity for many of us is baking, but between gift shopping and get-togethers, it’s hard to find the time. In fact, a recent survey by Becel found that one in two Canadians want to bake more during the holidays, and 77 percent would spontaneously …

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Double Decker Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe

Too much of a good thing is never a problem with this double decker peanut butter fudge that brings together two favourite flavours in a creamy, sweet treat. If you can pick a favourite, each layer is great on its own as well. Double Decker Peanut Butter Fudge Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 8 …

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Sparkling Pomegranate Citrus Berry Punch

This season’s must-try festive holiday punch Greet guests with a beautiful and fragrant holiday cocktail. This punch can be prepared in advance, allowing for easy serving during celebrations. It’s the perfect way to entertain your guests when you are busy preparing the food for your dinner or party. The punch looks magazine-ready with sliced orange …

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Take a Virtual Tour of a Fabulous Vintage Christmas Home

In this video, Trisha from Living a Vintage Life gives us an excellent tour of her home, and shares some of the retro holiday goodies she has collected over the years. She also shares information on vintage and mid century Christmas decor, including giving some collecting tips as well as history on aluminum trees, blow …

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Happy Birthday, Rudolph

The beloved television special “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” first aired on this day, December 6, 1964, on NBC. Now a classic, this stop-motion animation was produced by the iconic Rankin & Bass team and narrated by Burl Ives. The show was based on the Johnny Marks song “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” which has lyrics from …

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Anything Goes Cookie Dough Chocolate Peppermint Spiral Cookie

Gift with love this holiday season by giving a homemade DIY gift to the special people in your lives. According to a recent survey, 63 per cent of Canadians say they would like to receive a DIY gift this holiday season. Furthermore, 45 per cent report homemade baked goods as a gift they’d like to …

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Avocado Lime and Coconut No-Bake Cheesecake

Discover a twist on a traditional cheesecake Try something new, with this creamy and delicious no-bake cheesecake recipe. This tropically-inspired spin on a traditional cheesecake features a richly flavoured toasted coconut crust, topped with a creamy avocado and zesty lime cream cheese blend. “It’s a gorgeous shade of lime green that contrasts beautifully with the …

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