RECIPES

from An Orange from Portugal & Best of Bridge: Holiday Classics A friend once left this on my doorstep Christmas eve (it was a warm night!) and I’ve made it ever since. Why not make a batch for your friends? Ingredients 3 medium oranges 2 lemons 1 ½ cups (375 mL) cold water 1 bottle […]

from Rose Murray’s Canadian Christmas Cooking Browning the duck before stuffing it eliminates the grease in the dressing. Ingredients Duck: 5 lb (2.2 kg) duck Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste ½ cup (125 mL) chicken stock ½ cup (125 mL) dry white wine Apricot-Rice Dressing: ¼ cup (60 mL) butter ¼ cup

from She is Hope for Wildlife Here’s a recipe that you can make for the winter birds visiting your backyard or to wrap up as a gift for the bird lover on your gift list. Suet Cakes Recipe 1 cup peanut butter 1 cup lard 2 cups quick cooking oats 2 cups birdseed mix 1

from Everyone’s Welcome Recipe Legend: Peanut-free, Nut-free, Dairy-free, Egg-free, Wheat-free, Soy-free, Fish-free, Shellfish-free, Coconut-free; *Dijon mustard can sometimes contain gluten Ingredients 2 carrots, cut into large chunks 1 lb mini yellow potatoes ½ red onion, cut into quarters 5 garlic cloves, peeled 3-4 sprigs fresh rosemary 1 leg of lamb (bone-in, about 5 lb) 1

from Søbrii Jack Frost *Low Alcohol Ingredients 2oz Coconut Milk 2oz Søbrii 0-Gin 4oz Pineapple Juice 2oz Blue Curacao (or Non-Alcoholic Alternative) Method  Rim lowball glass with honey and coconut flakes. Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake well for 30 seconds. Pour into lowball glass. Garnish: Honey and Coconut Flakes for rimming

from The Lunenburg Farmer’s Market Cookbook Pumpkin spice haters, move along. For the rest of you, this new take on an old-fashioned treat combines the best elements of cake, cookie and festive flavours. Ingredients Cookies: 1 cup room temperature butter 2 cups packed brown sugar 2 cups pumpkin puree, either canned or homemade 2 large

from Prairie Oils & Vinegar The perfect side to your next holiday feast! Ingredients French Onion Topping:2 Tbsp. Rosemary Olive Oil3 large. onions, peeled and sliced1/4 c. red wine1/4 c. beef or vegetable broth1 1/2  tsp. Smashed Peppercorns Sea Salt Mashed Potatoes:2 lbs. yellow potatoes, peeled1/2 c.  half and half, warmed2 Tbsp. Garlic Olive Oil2 c.

from A Spice Affair Ingredients 1 bottle dry red wine (such as Cabernet Sauvignon) 1/2 cup brandy 1 orange, sliced 1/2 cup fresh cranberries, halved 1/2 cup blackberries 2 tbsp A Spice Affair’s Mulling Spices 2 tbsp maple syrup or brown sugar  For Garnish A Spice Affair’s Cinnamon Sticks Star Anise Cranberries Sliced orange Apple slices (optional) Blackberries (optional)  Directions Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and

from Chandler Honey This Easy Masala Chai recipe is a breeze to make thanks to Chandler Honey’s Creamy Chai honey, infused with a fragrant Chai spice blend! Just 3 simple ingredients and you have yourself a piping hot cup of Masala Chai perfect for the holiday season or any time of year! It’s also gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free! Ingredients Equipment small saucepan

from Genuine Tea A festive snack that’s perfect to eat if you’re on the go! Both very healthy and delicious. Recipe created by Carla Riley. Granola Ingredients: 4 Cups Oats 2 Egg Whites 1 1/2 Cups Nuts & Seeds of choice 1/2 Cup Coconut Oil 1/2 Cup Honey or Maple Syrup Granola Toppings: 3-4 Tablespoons