Millionaire’s Shortbread with salted caramel
Millionaire’s Shortbread is a true 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.
Italian Sausage and Rapini Stuffed Pork Loin with sweet onions
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.
Empanadas with chicken and apple
Delicious empanadas with chicken and apple and a pastry so delicate, it melts in your mouth.
Almond crescents
Champagne Truffle Pie
The only thing better than a chocolate truffle, is a chocolate truffle pie with Champagne. It’s simple and sophisticated, and unforgettable.
Perfect Roast Turkey
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.
Cranberry Pistachio White Chocolate
Salted hot chocolate
The most delicious homemade cup of hot cocoa with chocolate shavings and Maldon sea salt.
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.
Cheese straws with thyme and Gruyere
Elevate your party to a level of grandeur with simple puff pastry served the Louis Vuitton way. They take only minutes to make but bring rave reviews from grown ups and teeny guests alike.
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
Mari’s Mom’s Crepes, She Calls Pancakes
Try our luxe rendering of my mother’s pancakes with this easy recipe for ultra-thin, delicate, crispy crepes caramelized with cinnamon and sugar.
Pan-seared sea scallops with tomato and olive
The comforting flavours of Italy embrace these scallops, which are seared so that a delicate crust plays off their pillowy center. We use good-quality olives in this dish for heightened flavour.
Dark chocolate dipped pistachio shortbread crisps
All the tastiest ingredients into one little cookie, dipped in chocolate.
Bacon wrapped baked eggs
Simple, delicious, and a beautiful presentation. Easy to make and cleanup is a breeze.
Puff Pastry-Wrapped Cranberry Brie
A beautiful baked brie with a crispy flakey puff pastry, with all the delicious flavours of the holidays. Also make a great gift!
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!
The best shrimp cocktail with homemade cocktail sauce
Luscious tangy homemade cocktail sauce and large plump icy cold shrimp. Delicious!