Christmas recipes
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Almond Cookies
- A mini ice-cream scoop is a quick way to form these nutty balls, a favourite...
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Almond Crescent Cookies
- Memories of making cookies in the kitchen with my mother focus on this...
- 3.
Almond Snow Globes
- Ground almonds and almond extract give these cookies an intense almond taste....
- 4.
Almond Sour Cream Drops
- Inspired by cookies from a bakery in Brookfield, N.S, Sandra Nowlan of...
- 5.
Anise Cheesecake Squares
- This cheesecake, baked in a rectangular pan, suits buffets to a T. Just cut...
- 6.
Anna Kapelos' Phyllo Fruit Slices
- Our friend George Kapelos has shared many holiday occasions with our family,...
- 7.
Apple and Chestnut-Stuffed Roast Goose
- Although turkey has far surpassed goose as Canada's favourite Christmas bird,...
- 8.
Apple Schnapps
- In the long, dark evenings of winter, what would be more welcome than a...
- 9.
Apricot Almond Streusel Coffee Cake
- Even when the percolating coffee and simmering tea set the ambience at cosy,...
- 10.
Apricot Armagnac Almond Tart
- Simmering the apricots in Armagnac plumps them and adds a rich vanilla...
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Apricot Jalapeno Cheese Topper
- This fruity topper is divine with cream cheese on crackers. Or spoon it over...
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Apricot Macadamia Biscotti
- Macadamia nuts are easy to cut, making for neat slices of biscotti.
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Apricot Orange Yogurt Muffins
- While everyone's focus is on Christmas dinner, it's always nice to have...
- 14.
Apricot Pecan Pound Cake
- Dried apricots, golden raisins and crunchy pecans update and lighten...
- 15.
Apricot Squares
- Although not fancy, these are really delicious. For a restaurant...
- 16.
Bacon and Eggs
- With these tiny plates of bacon and two eggs, you can eat breakfast any time...
- 17.
Baked Fennel Parmesan
- While we all look forward to the traditional side dishes of Christmas dinner,...
- 18.
Baked French Toast with Berry Compote
- Soaking the bread before baking gives the French toast a light, souffl?ke...
- 19.
Baked Salmon with Spinach and Goat Cheese Stuffing
- With a creamy rich stuffing, this salmon makes an elegant dish for...
- 20.
Big Cookie Greetings
- There's nothing better than a chocolate chip cookie — unless it's a...
- 21.
Bittersweet Amaretti Bark
- Chunky amaretti cookies give this bark great texture and crunch.
- 22.
Black Forest Brownie Mix
- With the mix prettily presented in layers and baking instructions written on...
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Black Forest Cookie Bars
- Candied cherries and chocolate chips add colour and richness to these cookies.
- 24.
Black Olive Olivata
- A spoonful of this spread stirred into hot pasta or tomato-based soup brings...
- 25.
Black Olives with Orange and Fennel
- Use the medium-coarse side of a box grater or a zester to coarsely shred the...
- 26.
Blue Cheese Bacon Gougères
- Savoury choux-paste puffs are excellent served warm or at room temperature....
- 27.
Blueberry Lemon-Glazed Shortbread Squares
- Julie Bensch of Hamilton, loves to mix tradition with a new twist – and...
- 28.
Blueberry Mango Terrine
- Blueberries, mangoes and pomegranates all have antioxidant properties that...
- 29.
Blueberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Sandi Fiolka of Okotoks, Alta., just loves cookies – reading about...
- 30.
Braised Chicken Pie with Caramelized Onions, Mushrooms and Chestnuts
- Instead of a traditional tourti?, this year I'm serving a puff pastry-topped...
- 31.
Broccoli and Cauliflower with Garlic and Oil
- Often the simplest approach to vegetables is the best. And while most...
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Broiled Portobellos with Truffled Scrambled Eggs
- Truffle oil is a hot gift for foodie friends this holiday. It adds flair to...
- 33.
Brownie Buttons with Candy Cane Icing
- You don't need a mixer to make these dense two-bite brownies — just a...
- 34.
Brussels Sprouts
- Brussels sprouts are simple, tasty pleasures suitable for any occasion.
- 35.
Buttermilk Parsley Rolls
- A star-shaped pan bakes these tender parsley-flecked rolls into a festive...
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Butterscotch Biscuit Wreath
- These can be rolled out ready to arrange in the pan a day ahead — and...
- 37.
Cabernet Franc Wine Jelly
- Fresh thyme accentuates the herbaceous notes of Cabernet Franc. This gift...
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Cajun Seasoning
- A gift from the kitchen is a creative and delicious way of showing love to...
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Cajun Shrimp
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Candy Cane Cheesecake
- Add restaurant pizzazz by drizzling chocolate sauce onto each plate before...
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Candy Cane Cookies
- Use a heavy pan or rolling pin to crush the candy canes, then shake through a...
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Candy Cane Kisses
- The trick to making these meringue stripes look like candy canes is so easy...
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Cappuccino Thumbprints
- Here's a cookie to enjoy after dinner with coffee or hot chocolate.
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Caramel Almond Popcorn
- This old-time favourite is the ideal gift for adults and children alike....
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Caramel Chocolate Pecan Tart
- Miriam Folkins, the pastry chef at Langdon Hall Country House Hotel & Spa in...
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Caramel Pecan Cookie Bars
- With a crunchy top and too-good-to-be-true shortbread base, these buttery...
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Caramelized Onion and Asiago Cheese Braid
- The intense flavours of the filling pair perfectly with the rich egg dough. A...
- 48.
Cauliflower and Brussels Sprouts Gratin
- There's no need to trim the outer leaves of the brussels sprouts because they...
- 49.
Cauliflower Bisque
- You don't need a big appetizer, just a small bowl of elegant soup to get...
- 50.
Century Christmas Pudding
- This November, Toronto teacher Trish Gresham and her family will make this...
