Food

Peppermint Marshmallow Pops

Candy canes are yummy, but these marshmallow pops are a whole new world of awesome.

Gingerbread Houses

Let the kids get super creative decorating these mini-gingerbread cake houses.

Moroccan Chickpeas with Roasted Peppers, Parsley & Mint

This veggie option will fill them up with the protein and fibre they need.

White Bean Risotto with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Spinach & Parmesan

Serves 6
Once you get the hang of risotto, you can make it however you want. Consider alternatives such as asparagus (chop and toss in for the last five minutes of cooking time so it stays crunchy), shrimp or mushrooms (sauté with onions at beginning). It’s fun to play around with different ingredients you think your family will love.

Taken from Spilling the Beans by Julie Van Rosendaal

Cheese and Crackers Holiday Tree

Pass on the cheese tray and build your own Cheesemas tree, instead.

Holiday Cookies

This week’s holiday cookie is definitely a family favourite, combining the very best flavours of the season—chocolate and spice-infused gingerbread.…

How ’bout them Apples?

Pork Tenderloin with Sauteed Apples Recipe - SavvyMom

Pork Tenderloin with Sautéed Apples

Serves 4–6 Good to know: When shopping for pork tenderloin, avoid buying “seasoned” pork, which is injected with brine (in…

Leek, Potato and Apple Soup

Serves 4–6