RECIPES

from The Acadian Kitchen Tourtière is a French tradition that was adopted into most Acadian homes and usually served for the Réveillon or during Christmas eve celebrations. I’ve introduced this tradition to many people, and it’s always well received. I like to make my Tourtière in smaller, individual portions using a muffin tin pan. This […]

from The Shining Star Collection Great cookie for little helping hands to work with. Freezes well. My sister always hung cookies on her tree for her kids and these worked well for that, too! Ingredients ¾ cup margarine, softened ¾ cup sugar 1 egg ½ tsp vanilla  2 cups flour ½ tsp salt ½ tsp

from Urban Calm Coffee Stir up a little magic tonight with Urban Calm’s Midnight Mocha Magic — a dreamy mocha that powers your mind and soothes your soul. Brew up smooth Dreamer Dark Roast Mushroom Coffee with Lion’s Mane for clarity and Reishi for calm, then blend it with velvety Pure Bliss Gourmet Hot Chocolate. The perfect blend of sweet chocolate and

from Some Good My childhood involved two types of snowballs. The first kind was cold and stung when it hit you in the face. The second kind was much sweeter and made you smile when you stuffed it in your face! My mother made snowballs every Christmas and they are, for me, synonymous with the

from Awâsis and the World-Famous Bannock Now you have some pahkwesikan (bannock). Be sure to share it with your friends. Ingredients 1 cup tohtosapopimehkan (margarine) 5–6 cups askipahkwesikan (flour) 3 tablespoons opihkasikan (baking powder) 2 tablespoons sîwinikan (sugar) ½ teaspoon sîwihtâkan (salt) 3 cups tohtôsâpoy (milk) Directions Preheat oven to 400˚F (205˚C). In a large

from Screech This drink has a “fun” twist and that is the addition of cannabis oil which is legally available in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.  Of course, Cannabis Oil is not an essential ingredient in this recipe and can be omitted if desired. Ingredients 2 L Pineapple Crush Pop* 2 cups pineapple juice

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