Stuffing was always a HUGE favourite in our family. It literally was not Thanksgiving or Christmas without it. Of course, when I was growing up we usually had it stuffed inside of a turkey, but because we loved it so much, we often had a stovetop or casserole version in addition – or, because we…
Category: Holiday favourites
Cranberry Sauce
I was sort of surprised that there wasn’t a recipe for cranberry sauce in Grandma Donna’s cookbook since we had it pretty much every Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. I am wondering if we were just the “buy it in a can” kind of family? I adapted this recipe from a few I found on the…
Butter Tart Bars
My mother loved butter tarts. When I saw this recipe in the cookbook, I knew it was one I would bring back good memories today – the eighth anniversary of her death. Eight years gone. Feels so long ago and feels like yesterday at the same time. What I love about this recipe is it…
Honey Gingerbread
I had never had a piece of gingerbread before making this recipe. Of course I’ve eaten gingerbread cookies of all varieties but as an actual *bread*? Never. It’s a rich, spiced bread that would be great as a morning snack and would be a great gifting loaf in the Fall. Ingredients 3/4 cup Earth Balance…
Orange Cranberry Shortbread Squares
What a perfect combination! Shortbread base, custardy middle, and a crispy sweet top! I added dried cranberries to level-up Grandma Donna’s recipe. Ingredients 2 cups flour (+ 1/3 cup) 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup Earth Balance 1/2 cup granulated sugar (+ 1 1/2 cups) 4 eggs 1/3 cup orange juice 2-3…
Whipped Shortbread
This was a big family favourite over the holidays in our house. It almost wasn’t Christmas without a batch of mom’s / grandma’s whipped shortbread. In fact, I had no idea until I was well into adulthood that there was any other kind of shortbread. Ingredients 2 cups Earth balance, cold 3 1/2 cups flour…
Pecan Balls
This was a new recipe I decided to add to this year’s holiday baking list. They are a more savoury treat so if you prefer, you can add another 1-2 tbsp of sugar to the recipe. Ingredients 2 cups sifted flour 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup Earth balance 3 tbsp soy…
Rum Balls
This recipe brings back strong Christmas memories for me – I am not even sure I ever liked these (if I’m honest) but because my mom made them several times at Christmastime, I can’t help but have the urge to make them every once in a while. I’ve adapted mom’s recipe somewhat and I think…
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Christmas baking has begun! This is a new holiday favourite – I found it a few years ago when trying to find a recipe to add to my cookie spread knowing I would have friends attending our annual holiday party who eat gluten free. Easily one of the favourite cookies of everyone, regardless of their…
Nicole’s Holiday Lasagna
To be honest, I never follow a recipe for lasagna anymore and just wing it every time. This approximates what I normally make. For best results, make the vegan ricotta the day before. The ground round layer can also be made ahead and stored in the fridge until ready to use. Tofu ricotta layer 2…
