Everyone needs one really great shortbread cookie recipe. I promise this is that recipe. These shortbread cookies are tender and buttery, with just enough sweetness. One simple dough makes four varieties: chocolate-dipped shortbread cookies, shortbread cookies with jam, Rolo pecan chocolate chip shortbread cookies, and cranberry pistachio shortbread cookies. When the boys were all home,…
Chinese Fried Rice with Vegetables Chinese fried rice is a dish almost everyone loves, its quick to make and is a fantastic side dish as it goes well with an assortment of different main courses. The most important thing about cooking chicken fried rice is you need to do it with regular rice (not instant)…
Restaurant Style Sweet and Sour Pork Recipe This sweet and sour pork recipe is devoured every time I make it. It’s based on a restaurant recipe and tastes even better than take out Chinese food. It takes some time to make, but if your wanting to treat your family I promise they will prefer this…
Homemade advocaat is a rich and creamy Dutch egg liqueur that tastes like Christmas in a glass. My adoptive dad was Dutch, and every year he made sure we had a snowball cocktail made with advocaat at Christmas time. It is one of those old-fashioned traditions that feels both special and familiar, with smooth vanilla…
Homemade liqueurs like this Tia Maria recipe became very popular in the late 1970s, at least in northern Canada where I grew up. Friends and neighbours often made their own versions and gave bottles as Christmas gifts. This homemade coffee liqueur is one of those old favourite recipes. It is easy to make, tastes delicious,…
Homemade Baileys is a long-standing favorite December tradition in our home. Every year I mix up a big batch of this Baileys-style Irish Cream recipe to tuck in the fridge for cozy weekend coffees, Christmas gatherings, or gifting to friends. It is smooth, chocolatey, and just the right amount of sweet, a lovely copycat Baileys…
Homemade Pumpkin Puree from Fresh Pumpkins Have you ever wondered how to make pumpkin puree from a fresh pumpkin? It’s much easier than you might think, and it will save you an amazing amount of money if you make lots of pumpkin desserts. Homemade pumpkin puree has a mild, fresh flavor and works beautifully in…
Oktoberfest Table Decorations Oktoberfest happens every September in Munich Germany and is famous for its beer gardens and various German foods. When Milena from Craft Beering approached me to create some Oktoberfest printables, I was only too happy to collaborate. Plan an Oktoberfest Party It’s pretty easy to put together a simple Oktoberfest…
