Recipes

Inspire your inner cook with these delicious meal ideas. Find easy recipes for meal preps, dreamy desserts and tips from top chefs.

Pink Shortbread Cookie Sandwiches with Chocolate Ganache Icing

Number of servings : 24 Medium Cookies (12 Sandwiches) Prep time: Cooking time: 10-12 Minutes Type of meal : |


Chocolate Shortbread Cookie Sandwiches with Pink Vanilla Frosting

Number of servings : 24 Medium Cookies (12 Sandwiches) Prep time: Cooking time: 10-12 Minutes Type of meal : |


Double Chocolate Cherry Cookies with Pink Peppercorns

Number of servings : 24 Large Cookies Prep time: Cooking time: 12-15 Minutes Type of meal : | Cookies |


Post-Workout Smoothie

Number of servings : 3 Prep time: 5 minutes Cooking time: Easy Type of meal : | Beverages/Cocktails | Beverages/Cocktails


Ginger-Peach Smoothie

Number of servings : 2 Prep time: 5 minutes Cooking time: Easy Type of meal : | Beverages/Cocktails | Beverages/Cocktails


Shape-Shifter Smoothie

Number of servings : 3 Prep time: 5 minutes Cooking time: Easy Type of meal : | Beverages/Cocktails | Beverages/Cocktails


Immunity-Boosting Smoothie

This delicious, healthy smoothie gives you the powerful punch your body requires this season.


Classic Mango Lassi Smoothie

Number of servings : 4 Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: Easy Type of meal : | Beverages/Cocktails | Beverages/Cocktails

Peppermint Christmas Cookies

For Christmas party favours, wrap these cookies in cellophane and tie at both ends for a cookie version of...


Christmas Present Cookies

Turn plain, square cookies into Christmas presents by adding strips of store-bought fondant.


Wreath Christmas Cookies

All of the decorating is done when these pretty wreaths come out of the oven. Simply add food colouring...


Personalized Christmas Stocking Cookies

Edible pens make customizing cookies as easy as writing a name.


Candy Cane Christmas Cookies

Take a decorating shortcut to update these classic Christmas cookies. Simply snip licorice lace to make the candy cane stripes.


Sparkly Ornament Christmas Cookies

These colourful, glittery ornaments are easy to make and will brighten any tree.


Snowy Christmas Tree Cookies

Create a winter wonderland of snow-covered evergreens by stacking green tinted cookie stars with yummy icing.


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Basic Cookie Decorating Instructions

Number of servings : Prep time: Cooking time: Type of meal : | Cookies | Cookies Special diet : Ingredients


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Basic Cookie Frosting

Number of servings : Prep time: Cooking time: Type of meal : | Cookies | Cookies Special diet : Ingredients

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Basic Sugar Cookie Dough

Number of servings : 8-10 large cookies, 20-25 smaller cookies. Prep time: Cooking time: Type of meal : | Cookies


Rudolph Christmas Cookies

Chocolate-covered pretzels and edible pens help create Rudolph. Speed up your decorating even more by substituting a round candy...


Moroccan Holiday Squash and Chickpea Stew

Number of servings : 8 Prep time: 45 min Cooking time: Type of meal : | Side Dishes | Side Dishes


Buttercream Frosting

Top all of your desserts, from cakes to cookies, with this yummy frosting.


Royal Icing

Use this icing for all of your dessert decorating needs. It tastes and looks especially great over cookies.


Confectioners’ Sugar Glaze

You can make the basic recipe and tint it with food coloring if desired. For chocolate lovers, skip the food...

Roasted Root Vegetables with Herbs

A nutritious and colourful combination of carrots, potatoes, parsnips, rutabaga, and sweet potatoes are roasted together and are delicious served...


Goat’s Cheese and Arugula Salad

Toasty and creamy goat cheese and a tangy garlic-vinegar dressing combine with arugula to create a simple and delicious salad.


Roasted Vegetable Tart

Vegetarians...enjoy this! Rich and hearty butternut squash, zucchini, red onion, and peppers combine to provide a colourful burst of flavour.


Spinach, White Bean and Bacon Salad

Number of servings : 4 Prep time: Cooking time: Type of meal : | Salads | Salads Special diet :


Crispy Potato Pancake and Smoked Salmon Canapés

Potatoes make a sophisticated appetizer when transformed into these deliciously crisp pancakes. Top them with sour cream and succulent strips...


Crudités with Three Dips

This delicious trio of dips can be whipped up in no time. Your guests will love snacking on this festive...