I’ve always loved eggnog; however, my taste for eggnog has never really matured past childhood. If you want to please me during Christmastime (and Christmas ONLY, no other time of year for the ‘nog for me!), then buy me a container. But not the fancy schmancy kind, or dare I say make-your own filled with…
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Recipe Post: Vegetable Cottage Pie
This recipe is close to a beef cottage pie (usually called a shepherd’s pie by my family, even though there’s no lamb in it), but this is obviously meatless. I think it tastes just as good due to the well-seasoned veggies and the yummy cheese sauce; I highly recommend it! This casserole is also quite…
Recipe Post: Puff Pastry Cheese Straws
These are fancy enough for parties of any type (and they’re so quick to make you can still make them for NYE if you choose), but they’re also easy to make so they can be for every day. My apologies to anyone watching their waistlines after indulging a little too much this festive season 😉…
Recipe Post: Orange and Grapefruit Peel Muffins
Ok, ok, I know this recipe sounds potentially…problematic (code for EEWWWWW), but I implore you to try it out first before judging. This muffin recipe is unique, I’ll grant you that, but its origin comes from one of my favourite Canadian cookbook authors, the late, great Edna Staebler, who, with several cookbooks to her name,…
Recipe Post: Classic Hummus
Great for snacking while awaiting the arrival of holiday dinner, this easy to make hummus can be whipped up in less than 10 minutes flat, though I always advocate for some chilling out time in the fridge so flavours can get to know each other properly. Serve with crisp fresh vegetables, crackers, and pita triangles….
Recipe Post: Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip
I can’t help it; whenever I’m at a restaurant that has this as a menu item, I invariably order it, even if it’s only me that’s going to be eating it. There’s just something about its warm, ooey-gooey cheesy goodness that calls to me every time. My thrifty Scottish heart isn’t too excited about the…
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