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These lemon butter cookies have got to be the easiest Christmas cookie I have ever prepared. There is no kneading involved, no cutting out shapes, all that's required is simply combining a a few simple ingredients together, chill, slice and bake. These cookies have a shortbread-like texture, are lightly sweet, have just the right amount of lemon flavour and taste wonderful! If you like lemon, you will definitely love...

Brussels Sprout Salad with Blue Cheese and Hazelnuts. It doesn’t get simpler than this. Three simple ingredients that make such a tasty trio when tossed in a simple honey vinaigrette. This is a salad that is a terrific side dish for the holidays. And yes, these are raw Brussels sprouts, shredded just as you would cabbage for a coleslaw. The crunchy Brussels sprouts and hazelnuts add such a nice...

Creamy chestnut soup: the perfect soup for the festive Christmas season. Decadent but simple, it definitely tastes like a special occasion soup. Chestnuts are puréed with shallots, celery root, apple, a pinch of cinnamon, cream, crème fraîche and a splash of lemon to create what is, an absolutely delicious starter or appetizer. It’s a must to make. Pour a glass of red wine, grab a spoon and enjoy! You’ll...

Here is my absolute favourite gingerbread cookies recipe. Soft in the center, slightly crisp on the edges, it's made with spelt and whole spelt flour, it’s perfectly spiced, and has two types of ginger. Pure holiday goodness. Yes, I love these and here’s why: of course these are cookies, but they are not overly sweet. The combination of soft mascabado sugar, molasses and honey keeps these cookies soft in...

Say hello to my new favorite way to enjoy oven roasted pumpkin. Imagine...Hokkaido pumpkin, sweet red onion and almonds tossed together with pure Canadian maple syrup and olive oil, then sprinkled with chili flakes and seasoned with salt and pepper. All roasted till tender then sprinkled with feta cheese, parsley and a good drizzle of freshly squeezed lemon juice to up the vibrancy of these simple and wonderful flavours. Oven...

Classic German apple torte recipe with a shortbread-like base, a vanilla quark layer and an apple and almond topping. This apple dessert is a classic and classics definitely stand the test of time. It’s perfect for anytime enjoyment or for entertaining, too. Ingredient tips for a German Apple Torte: Quark: Full fat quark (40%) is needed here, as low-fat versions contain additional moisture that will not bake up in the same...