RECIPES

from Cape Breton’s Christmas The name “pork pie” for a sweet, date-filled Cape Breton tart likely comes from the pies’ resemblance to a traditional pork pie hat, or possibly from using pork fat in early recipes, although the dessert itself contains no pork. These Acadian tarts became a popular holiday tradition in Cape Breton, with the recipes […]

From Per La Famiglia Agnolotti translated means “Priests’ caps” named for the shape of this pasta, which is a small crescent-shaped ravioli. My recipe makes them have a delicate sweet squash filling. This is a great recipe for a get-together with friends or family as it allows you to make large batches and then divide

from Cafezia Garnish with a crushed candy cane if you’re feeling extra festive. Ingredients 1 cup brewed Cafézia coffee 1 tbsp cacao powder 1 tsp maple syrup 1–2 drops pure peppermint extract (not flavour syrup) ¼ cup warm oat milk Directions Stir cacao, maple, and peppermint into hot brewed Cafézia. Add warm milk and froth

from A Caribbean Christmas Cookbook A festive fusion of two Caribbean holiday staples—sorrel drink and rum punch. This non-traditional recipe is quick to prepare and delivers a vibrant red hue and complex flavour profile, balancing the tartness of cranberries and sorrel with the warmth of spices and a perfect rum kick. Ingredients  3–4 cups dried

from Yummies in a Jar Substitute any jam or dessert topping…Jingleberry Jam or Cranberry Raspberry works perfectly for the holiday season! Ingredients Crust: ½ cup sugar ½ cup soft butter 1 ¼ cup all purpose flour Filling: 1 – 8 oz pkg cream cheese ½ cup sugar ½ tsp almond extract 1 egg 2 Tbsp

from Abokichi This addictive snack is a complex addition to any charcuterie board or can make a sweet little gift. The nuts are sweet, savoury, spicy, and full of umami.  Ingredients 1½ cups fresh pecans 4 Tbsp maple syrup 1 tsp soy sauce 1 tsp ABO Shichimi – Yuzu flavour few pinches flaky salt Directions

from An Orange from Portugal Salads don’t have to be just greens especially when you add hearty ingredients perfect for the festive season. For flavour, young beets are best, storage winter beets come second, canned beets, third. Ingredients Vinaigrette: Grated peel and juice of 1 medium orange Juice of 1 lemon 1 tsp (5 mL)

from Le Dolci Culinary Classroom Infuse the aroma of homemade bread into your kitchen and enjoy it slathered with butter or favourite jam while sipping on a hot cup of tea or coffee. That’s ultimate comfort! Ingredients 10 grams or 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast 50 grams or ¼ cup of granulated sugar 180

from Island Gurl A drier Indonesian curry that is incredibly rich in flavor. It’s a labor of love made simple and easy with Island Gurl Curry Spice blend. A dish that is zingy with lemongrass, ginger, tamarind and coconut milk on the back end of the palate is next level! Ingredients 4 lb beef short

from The East Coast Celebrations Cookbook Duck is a favourite dish for many people all year long, but oddly it seems to be designated as a restaurant meat and not something to be tried at home. Perhaps it’s the idea of all that fat – that delicious, awesome, wonderful fat. But honestly, this is really