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Millionaire’s Shortbread With Salted Caramel
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Millionaire’s Shortbread With Salted Caramel

Millionaire’s Shortbread is a real treat that’s worth every minute and every ingredient.

This decadent dessert features a buttery shortbread base, topped with a perfectly rich, creamy caramel layer, finished with a sprinkle of sea salt. It takes a bit patience, especially for the caramel, but the result is absolutely irresistible. One bite, and you’ll feel like a millionaire—sweet, salty, and indulgent all at once!

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Sage roasted pork belly
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Sage roasted pork belly

Perfect pork belly combines tender meat with a top layer of melty fat and unbeatably crispy skin.

Butchers typically sell pork belly in large slabs or cut into long, inch-thick strips. Here, simple to make and so delicious, with fresh sage and sea salt.

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Blueberry Pancakes
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Blueberry Pancakes

Christmas morning...I remember my mother­in­law would wake up really
early to prepare the turkey and while the turkey was roasting she would begin breakfast. So much wonderful food, with music on the radio and Bing Crosby on TV, with wrapping paper strewn about and everyone hanging around the kitchen...these are some of my fondest memories.

And here are my favourite pancakes, but I certainly don’t reserve these just for the holidays, they are fantastic and comforting all year long.

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Porcini Mushroom Delights
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Porcini Mushroom Delights

Our rendition of an old family favourite that ordinarily called for sour cream and canned mushrooms is done here with porcini mushrooms, whipping cream, Marsala wine and a fancy tart cutter. Perfect for any affair.

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Chicken drumettes with sweet soy glaze
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Chicken drumettes with sweet soy glaze

Some years ago, my neighbours brought these tasty drumettes to a Christmas brunch and they were irresistible! I have since made them many times; the savoury sweet balance of soy sauce, vinegar and sugar transforms simple into spectacular! —Mari

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Authentic French Canadian Tourtière
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Authentic French Canadian Tourtière

A traditional French-Canadian tourtiere everyone loves! Tested to perfection, and approved by French Canadians with an exceptional palate—meaning an exceptional sense of taste and preferences!

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