Canadian dinner party recipes

Seafood Stuffed Mushroom Caps

You know that store bought Alfredo sauce? The stuff that kind've reminds me of wallpaper paste? Well, I've finally found a great use for it. If you…

Mom's Sangria

Sangria always reminds me of Spain, a place where you can drink Sangria just about everywhere. A fruity, refreshing drink in the summer or any…

Blackberry Vinegar

I have been making this vinegar for years, and it can be used in such a variety of ways, that I really cannot imagine my pantry being without it.…

Caramilk Brownies

My all purpose marinade made in Québec

An all purpose marinade you can use to give wonderful flavour to tofu, chicken, beef, pork, veal, wild meat…

Old Fashioned Cretons (meat pâté)

A typical French Canadian meat pâté served cold, with fresh bread slices or crackers as an appetizer.

Homemade Maple Syrup Vinaigrette

This delicious, sweet and tangy homemade vinaigrette is achieved by mixing olive oil, pure maple syrup, dijon,…

Hot Hoisin Ribs

Succulent ribs guaranteed to please. You can make them ahead and re-heat them 10 minutes on the BBQ before serving. For milder flavour, omit or…

Fruit skewers with Maple Sauce

A healthy, colouful, tasty dessert made of various fruits skewered on a stick and flavoured with a maple sauce, great for any occasion.

Basmati Rice Pudding/Kheer

Kheer is a creamy thick South Asian sweet dish, made by boiling rice or broken wheat with milk and sugar, and flavoured with cardamom, raisins,…

Orange Sauce (for cooked carrots)

Are you tired of serving plain carrots? This is an excellent sweet sauce you can serve on top of cooked…

Light Strawberry Mousse

An easy, light, fluffy, creamy, strawberry mousse dessert to end an elegant meal.

Jenny Craigs Italian Chicken Rolls

This delicious, crispy chicken dish is from Jenny Craig's Simple Pleasures Cookbook. It reminds me of Chicken…

Fruit Cocktail Cake

This is a delicious, moist cake recipe made with fruit cocktail. It will become one of your favorite fruit cakes, trust me.

Herbed Tomato Sauce for Chicken or Veal Parmigiana

You will love this homemade Herbed tomato sauce. I serve it on top of veal or chicken cutlets and spaghettini…