Christmas

New Year’s Eve Recipes

Hey hey! How has your holidays been so far? Are ya having fun? Relaxing? Stuffing your pie hole with lots of good eats? Do tell! What are your plans for New Year’s? In past years, hubby and I have went out for dinner and then to a party with friends. But, in most recent years, we go for lunch earlier in the day, and then plan something special to make at home. We prepare a yummy meal, listen to some records, watch some movies and enjoy each other’s company (with Riley, aka fur baby). It’s our favourite thing to do and we wouldn’t want it any other way.

So, in the spirit of festive New Year’s Eve celebrations, I’ve rounded up some New Year’s Eve recipes from myself and those from fellow food bloggers and friends. Whether you’re rockin’ your jammies or comfy clothes or getting all dolled up for a night out, I’m sure you’ll find these recipes will help ya get the party started!…

Fruit Cake Bread Pudding

This Fruit Cake Bread Pudding can be put together in minutes and is a great way to jazz up leftover fruit cake! Dotted with white chocolate and sprinkled with pomegranate, it’s one delicious bite

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Homemade Food Gifts for the Holidays

There is nothing better than homemade food gifts for the holidays – something that you took time to make and put your love into. It’s satisfying to make them and wonderful to receive. Here’s a bunch of simple recipes, some from myself, and others from fellow friends and food bloggers. There’s definitely something for everyone. Enjoy!…

Orange Poppy Seed Shortbread Cookies

These Orange Poppy Seed Shortbread Cookies are my new favourite twist on a classic! They’re peppered with poppy seeds and orange zest. As the finishing touch, they are dipped in orange chocolate and sprinkled with chopped pistachios. Santa will be happy with these!

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No Bake Peppermint Chocolate Snack Bites

Little bites of holiday goodness – enter No Bake Peppermint Chocolate Snack Bites ! They’re the perfect little treat for yourself, Santa or for gifting. Did I mention, they take less than 10 minutes to prepare? Let’s make ’em!

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Homemade Hot Chocolate

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This creamy, rich homemade hot chocolate recipe will warm ya right up! It’s made with a few simple ingredients, including cocoa powder and real dark chocolate. It takes minutes to prepare….plus, it’s better than any powdered hot chocolate mix you can find in the store. So, get cozy and curl up with this yumminess. Don’t forget your favourite mug and a good holiday movie!

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White Hot Chocolate with Peppermint Whipped Cream

This White Hot Chocolate with Peppermint Whipped Cream is like a dessert and drink all in one! The hot chocolate component contains white chocolate, of course, and a touch of vanilla extract and the whipped cream is infused with peppermint extract. There’s no going back to store bought hot chocolate when you can make this at home in about 10 minutes! Thirsty?

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Chocolate Shortbread Cookies with Dark Chocolate, Cranberries and Walnuts

These Chocolate Shortbread Cookies with Dark Chocolate, Cranberries and Walnuts are rich, buttery and loaded with chocolate flavour. The tartness of the dried cranberries complement the dark chocolate perfectly and the walnuts add a touch of texture. The holiday baking continues!

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~ Shortbread Cookies with White Chocolate and Candy Cane ~

These Shortbread Cookies with White Chocolate and Candy Cane are so easy to make, super buttery and rich, and the perfect accompaniment to Santa’s milk on Christmas eve. Plus, they freeze really well, so you can make ’em now and enjoy later. You have lots to do in preparation for Christmas and if you can cross one thing off your list, that’s one less thing you are gonna have to do later. Just a warning – you may just wanna go ahead and double the batch. Yes, they are that good….

Spiced Maple-n-Brown Sugar Nuts

So here we are! After all of the running around, baking, gift buying, and wrapping Christmas is on our doorstep! It’s pretty unreal how fast the time flies. Seemed like only yesterday that it was Christmas 2014. Now, here we are, a year later.

Every year, I always say to myself …