A croquembouche is a show-stopper type of dessert. It’s a tower of cream puffs, glued together with caramel sauce and is absolutely stunning, not to mention delicious. I opted to use premade cream puffs because honestly, you can get some pretty dang good store-bought ones so why the heck not?
Read MoreHere’s a quick and easy appetizer idea for your next gathering. As the name suggests, it only requires 4 ingredients and some metal or wooden skewers.
Read MoreI suggest this recipe for those of you who want to get into baking but are intimidated by it. You don’t need any fancy tools to make this basic crust recipe known as pâte brisée, beyond a rolling pin and a clean counter. Galettes are meant to look rustic so you don’t need to be a pro!
Read MoreThis classic bellini recipe is made with fresh peach purée. It’s simple and refreshing!
Read MoreBanoffee pie is a banana and toffee pie, with a crushed biscuit base that originates from England. I switched things up by making this salty and sweet by using a salted shortbread crust. YUM
Read MoreThis is such an impressive dish to serve at a dinner party. It’s very filling and looks way more difficult to execute than it is.
Read MoreEverybody: quit buying store bought eggnog immediately! The difference is insane and this is actually so easy to make. Try it once and you will change your mind forever. I dislike store-bought eggnog but I can get down with this every year.
Read MoreDouble this recipe to replace the traditional roasted turkey main dish for the holidays. Disclaimer: it’s got some heat!
Read MoreI was inspired to make this by one of my favourite dishes at a restaurant here in Calgary called 10 Foot Henry. This is a beautiful and fresh appetizer that is great for entertaining.
Read MoreThese tarts are quite tart. And I like em’ that way. I really love a good lemon curd but I wanted to try something different. So the mango lime tarts where born.
Read MoreI made this to celebrate Valentines but it's a winner year round. This makes a large pan so cut the recipe in half for a smaller group. I highly recommend to make this a day in advance and leave it in the fridge overnight because the flavours meld and it holds together better the longer it sits.
Read MoreOh my lawd this is good stuff. Make sure you have company over when you plan on making this otherwise a serious stomach ache is coming your way after you eat half the pan (or more).
Read MoreHaving a hard time coming up with appetizer ideas for your next get together? Mix it up with a few of these simple crostini ideas.
Read MorePart 2 of my holiday gift guide: booooooooze! Everyone will love this recipe because it tastes way better than store bought. All you need is a blender and a container to put this in. I made classic, mint and caramel versions. Will last refrigerated for up to 2 months.
Read MoreTurn the leftovers into sandwiches- trust me!
Read MoreConsidering how expensive a rack of lamb is, save this recipe for someone you really really like ;)
Read MoreThis one is a crowd pleaser and very good option for a dinner party since it not an overly expensive cut of meat. Prepare it the night before and grill it up for an easy hassle-free meal!
Read MoreThis recipe is a healthier version of a delicious braised short rib on creamy mashed potatoes. All of the elements are still there to make it taste fantastic, but I’ve reduced the amount of fats and calories by opting for leaner meat, adding in cauliflower to the classic mashed potatoes and swapping out cream for chicken stock.
Read MoreTACOS! This is a great recipe for entertaining – double or triple it for an easy and delicious dinner party. I love to serve this with salsa verde because the fattiness of the pork is cut nicely with the acidity of the tomatillos.
Read MoreThis is the third and final recipe from my collaboration with chef Stuart Kirton from VDG Salumi so you know it will be good.
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