Chocolate Macarons

29 December 2013 by Jacqueline

These meringue pastries with almonds have been making a great come back. And it’s no wonder: The macaron shells melt in your mouth and the creamy chocolate filling does the rest to make these tasty … Continue reading...

Hip Cake Variation: Cake Pops

29 December 2013 by Jacqueline

Look fantastic, taste great – cake pops are the new lollipops for every party. Very practical: you can use any cake dough recipe to make them. We decided to use a coconut-apple dough. To make these … Continue reading...

Finger Food: Salmon-Spinach-Cream Cheese Roll

28 December 2013 by Jacqueline

Party snacks have to be unhealthy to taste good – what a joke! This Salmon-Spinach-Cream Cheese Roll tastes great, is good for you and will be all eaten up before you know it. The preparation is easy … Continue reading...

Finger Food: Mediterranean Mini Quiches

28 December 2013 by Jacqueline

Mediterrean Mini Quiches with Sheep's Cheese, Olives and Sundried Tomatoes

Tastes great both warm and cold: These Mini Quiches are a hit served either as an appetizer or as a party snack! Also, they are super quick to make – making for stress free party preparation. Tip: … Continue reading...

Nanaimo Bars

22 December 2013 by Jacqueline

Not a Canadian Christmas without Nanaimo Bars: Most Canadians just buy them, but the homemade ones are the best. We've tasted this selfmade ones and can absolutely recommend them. You don’t have to … Continue reading...

Gingerbread Men

22 December 2013 by Jacqueline

Gingerbread Men are a must have at Christmas time in America and Canada. And they taste so good that we had to find the easiest way to make them. The good news is that there is – as always – an easy … Continue reading...

Cranberry-Walnut Muffins

22 December 2013 by Jacqueline

North Americans love their cranberries! And understandably so, they taste delicious! At Christmas time we especially recommend these tasty Cranberry-Walnut Muffins with a hint of orange. They fit … Continue reading...

Shortbread

22 December 2013 by Jacqueline

A classic when it comes to American and Canadian Christmas cookies: Shortbread. The fact that there are only 3 ingredients makes them a breeze to make. This culinary treasure is often coated or dipped … Continue reading...

German Christmas Dinner: Goose Breast with Red Cabbage and Bread Dumplings

19 December 2013 by Jacqueline

A feast that is talked about all year but usually only made once a year - on Christmas Eve: Goose Breast with Red Cabbage and Bread Dumplings. For such a delicious meal, it’s worth the extra time … Continue reading...

Baked Apple with Vanilla Sauce

19 December 2013 by Jacqueline

Every meal should have a great ending. This Christmas we insist it be our Baked Apples. This dessert is juicy, nutty, creamy and sweet – it’s the perfect ending to a big Christmas … Continue reading...

Canadian Turkey Dinner: Turkey with Stuffing, Beans with Almonds, Mashed Potatoes, Cranberry Sauce and Gravy

16 December 2013 by Jacqueline

Turkey with almond beans, mashes potatoes and cranberrys

At a traditional Canadian Christmas Dinner or Thanksgiving Meal, a whole turkey has to be on the table, with the whole family gathered around it. We made this menu for the first time and our guests … Continue reading...