holiday entertaining

The holidays are all about indulgence, and there’s no better way to impress your guests than with these irresistible Spicy Beef and…

For over 20 years, I’ve savored amaretti cookies in every corner of Italy, from bustling bakeries in Venice to tiny, tucked-away kitchens…

The Magic of Holiday Baking: Why Coconut Cupcakes Steal the Show As the holiday season rolls in, my kitchen transforms into a…

UPDATE:  It’s time to start your Christmas Fruitcake so that it’s ready for the holidays. I shared this Fruitcake recipe years ago…

In the realm of classic holiday desserts, few evoke the warmth and comfort of old-fashioned gingerbread cake. Its rich, molasses and spice…

Maple Pudding Cake is my spin on the classic French Canadian Pouding Chomeur, which is a type of cake that originated in…

Easter is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with some fun and easy Easter treats? One of…

Brie en Croute is an oozy cheese in a crispy buttery crust appetizer that I’ve served for years. I love that you…

UPDATE: My mother-in-law, Maxine Hooton passed away on October 5th, 2019 and left us forever missing her. She was the centre of…

Cranberry Bliss Bars are orange flavoured blondies studded with white chocolate chips and cranberries. They’re topped with orange flavoured cream cheese icing,…