Recipes

The Holiday Baking Essentials Checklist

Get organized for the holiday baking extravaganza with this handy list of essential ingredients.

easy simple weeknight dinners

6 Quick & Easy Dinner Ideas for the Busy Holiday Season

So egg nog and broken cookies might not make the most balanced dinner. Check out these 6 quick and easy dinner ideas for the extra-busy holiday season.

Cauliflower & Potato Latkes Recipe - SavvyMom

Cauliflower and Potato Latkes Recipe

Latkes are simple to make in their most basic form. But, like all modern cooks, I’ve jazzed up this latkes recipe a bit by adding cauliflower.

Spiced (No) Nuts & Bolts Recipe - SavvyMom

Spiced (No) Nuts & Bolts

I decided to make a couple of changes to my mom’s much-loved recipe. This No Nuts & Bolts recipe is savoury and delicious and safe for school.

Chocolate Pretzel Christmas Trees Recipe - SavvyMom

Chocolate Pretzel Christmas Trees

These easy, no-bake, Chocolate Pretzel Christmas Trees are an excellent holiday treat on their own or are perfect as a festive cake or cupcake topper that is as yummy as it is cute.

Simple Homemade Chocolate Yule Log Recipe - SavvyMom

Simple Chocolate Yule Log

Although I kept my version of a Yule Log very simple in its decorations, for the holidays I plan on adding some fresh greenery and berries to the cake plate.

Sparkling Apple Cider Sangria

Sparkling Apple Cider Sangria

Sangria may be a summer sipper, but it works just as easily (and very well, I might add) in the fall and winter. I created this Apple Cider Sangria for every season.

Christmas Countdown - Savvy Mom

Christmas Countdown: 1 Month to Go Before the Big Day

If you’re already feeling that December pressure creeping in, take a deep breath and exhale. Here’s our one-month-out Christmas countdown checklist that’s created with real Canadian families in mind.

Cookies and Cream Milkshake Recipe - SavvyMom

Cookies and Cream Milkshakes

These cookies and cream milkshakes are more of a frozen treat you may find at your favourite ice cream spot or fast food joint. And we are here for it!