Category: Food & Cooking

Holiday Dessert Recipes from Around the Globe

What better time than the winter holiday season to indulge your craving for a superb dessert? There are hundreds to choose from, but these international Christmas recipes can add a taste of something unique to your holiday festivities. Yuletide Gingerbread For a traditional American treat, bake some gingerbread. Ingredients: 2 eggs 1/4 cup molasses 1/2 …

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Pork Medallions with Sage and Port

Yule impress with port wine-infused pork medallions Give your guests the gift of great food this holiday season with the delicious, nutritious, and festive combination of pork tenderloin and port wine. Port adds elegant flavour, depth, and richness to holiday meals. It easily stands up to the heat of cooking and combines well with a …

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Hasselback Potatoes Stuffed with Cheddar and Bacon

Elevate the regular old baked potato with this impressive side dish for your guests. Stuffed with cheddar and bacon, these potatoes are not only delicious but a showstopper as well fanning out delightfully as they bake. “The trick here is in using wooden spoons (or chopsticks) as guides while cutting almost-but-not-all-the-way-through,” says Chef Tom Filippou, …

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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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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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Westphalian Ham and Arugula Pizza

Charcuterie meats in the perfect pizza Make this perfect party pizza for your special holiday guests. Westphalian Ham and Arugula Pizza Ingredients: Prepare pizza dough for one 9×12-inch pizza, or use recipe below. Pizza Topping Flour, for dusting 50 ml (¼ cup) extra virgin olive oil 1 garlic clove, crushed 2 ml (½ tsp.) fresh …

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Pear and Cranberry Tart

A sweet ending to a great meal makes a Thanksgiving feast even more memorable. Fresh local pears are in season throughout Canada during the fall and are available at your local Walmart Supercentre, making them a tasty and budget-friendly option for desserts. Tart, dried cranberries complement sweet pears, and make a flavourful addition to this …

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