Category: Recipe Box

Raspberry Linzer Thumbprint Cookies

Holiday recipes ready in 20 minutes or less Holiday baking shouldn’t feel like an obligation, but when you’re trying to tackle a complicated recipe, the stress starts to stack up. Ready in 20 minutes or less, recipes like the one below will take the ache out of baking and get you feeling festive. Start with …

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Candy Cane Pavlova

Delight with a peppermint candy cane dessert Peppermint candy cane could be the official taste of Christmas. For added whimsy, add a sprig of holly and a bow to make this dessert look like a festive wreath. Candy Cane Pavlova Serves: 8 Ingredients: • 6 egg whites • 1 3/4 cups (425 mL) granulated sugar • 1 tsp …

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Spread Holiday Cheer with Gingerbread Butter

‘Tis the season of baking delicious desserts and pastries filled with festive flavours. For many of us, it’s a time to bake and fill our cookie tins with the traditional holiday taste of gingerbread. This year, try experimenting the flavours of gingerbread in more than just cookies. Follow this recipe to purée the perfect gingerbread …

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Carnation Classic Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Thanksgiving is the perfect time of year to bake and serve this Turkey Day staple. If you’re looking for the perfect pumpkin pie to impress family and friends, try this rich and creamy recipe. Carnation Classic Pumpkin Pie Makes: 8 servings Ingredients: • 1 can (354 mL) Carnation regular or 2% evaporated milk • 1 pastry for 10-inch …

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Mini No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecakes

Mini pumpkin cheesecakes so good guests will want thirds Take the bite-sized dessert trend to the next level this Halloween or Thanksgiving with a mini pumpkin cheesecake. This no-bake treat is perfect for getting the kids involved, and the budget-friendly ingredients can be found at your local Walmart. Mini no-bake pumpkin cheesecakes Makes 24 Ingredients: …

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Traditional Halloween Pumpkin Recipes

It is difficult to think of Halloween as being anything other than a purely commercial holiday.  However, there are many traditional recipes associated with Halloween that reveal the holiday’s history and importance.  Many of these recipes can be made with one sole source—the pumpkin!  One of the essential components of Halloween, the pumpkin is the …

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Simply Healthy Halloween Treats: Banana Ghosts

Making good food fun is a great way to keep kids on track with a healthier lifestyle. If you’re looking for a sweet & healthy Halloween treat that’s incredibly simple to make, and will also appeal to kids, then try these banana ghosts this season. They only require two or three ingredients at the most, and can be …

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Healthy Halloween Treat: Green Apple Monsters

These healthy Halloween snacks won’t leave you feeling guilty after serving them at your child’s Halloween party! They’re mostly fruit and peanut butter, and make for unique & tasty Halloween treats that are festive, but not too scary. Green Apple Monsters Ingredients: Green apples Sunflower seeds Peanut Butter Strawberries Edible googly eyes – you can usually …

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Brazilian Meat Skewers

As we turn our attention to Brazil and our athletes this summer, it’s easy to find new flavours to celebrate our victories. To get a true taste of Brazilian culture, try jazzing up your barbecue faves with bold sauces like this zesty twist on traditional marinade. Serve your backyard guests these pork and steak skewers, …

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5 Fantastically Refreshing Tea Recipes

If you’re looking for a way to enjoy those warm evenings on the porch, then have a go at these refreshing tea recipes! Try Iced Turmeric Green Tea from eatwell 101 for a delicate, natural green tea. 2. For a tropical twist, make some Guava Iced Tea courtesy of  Binjal’s VEG Kitchen: 3. This Ginger & Lemon Iced Tea from I Camp In My …

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