Desserts
Boozy Butter Tarts
These decadent tarts offer a playful adult twist on the classic Canadian butter tart recipe with a dash of spirited fun. Inspired by the lively tune “Shaboozy”, and the bottle of spiced rum [...]
Holiday Gift Guide 2024 – Drinks
A toast to friends, new and old, as Christmas lights sparkle around us. The clink of our glasses as we celebrate, a delicious beverage in hand. Whether you choose whisky or wine, ready-made [...]
Holiday Gift Guide 2024
Unwrap Calgary’s creativity this holiday season with our 2024 holiday gift guide, featuring inspired local gifts that surprise, delight and celebrate the spirit of the season. GIVE LOCAL! Ditch [...]
White Chocolate Cheesecake with Blood-Orange Gelée
Elevate your taste buds with this exquisite combination of rich white chocolate cheesecake and vibrant blood orange gelée. If you are craving something truly special, this white chocolate cheesecake [...]
Easy Fudgy Brownies
Brownies are timeless, enjoyed for their rich, decadent flavour and chewy texture. Easy Fudgy Brownies offer a straightforward approach to creating delightful treats. Easy Fudgy Brownies are ooey, gooey, [...]
Chai Crème Brûlée
Chai crème brûlée offers a delightful combination of textures and flavours, making it a delicious choice for a special occasion. Simple yet elegant, this dessert is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser and a perfect way [...]
Chocolate Mousse
Chocolate Mousse is a deceptively light and airy dessert with an intense chocolate flavour. It's relatively easy to make and especially delicious when paired with Riesling, Moscato or Port. Make this dessert for [...]
Medovik (Honey Cake)
Dating back more than 200 years, it is said the first honey cake was made by the personal chef of Czar Alexander I. With dozens of variations, this version by Kalyna Store baker [...]
Cranberry Pistachio Semifreddo
Semifreddo, which means “half cold” in Italian, is a frozen dessert offering a perfect balance between the creaminess of ice cream and the lightness of mousse. A hint of orange liqueur in the [...]
Cranberry Walnut Tassies
Cranberries, the ruby-coloured jewels of the festive season, are typically harvested in the fall between late September and November. Their vibrant red colour makes them visually appealing in a variety of dishes like [...]
Peach Crumble
Summer is not complete until you bite into a ripe, juicy peach. With peaches at their peak, it’s hard not to eat them by the bushel. From chutneys and sangria to sauces and [...]
No-Churn Coffee Ice Cream
Ice cream. The ultimate treat. Ice cream conjures memories of good times, summer vacations and birthday parties. When I was pregnant, I ate tubs of Ben and Jerry’s Cookie Dough. I wonder if [...]
Lunar Rhubarb Cake
I first saw this delicious pan cake years ago in one of Elizabeth Baird’s cookbooks; it’s a classic Canadian recipe proving there’s more to rhubarb than just pie. It’s a great way to [...]
Strawberry Yogurt Popsicles
Cool down this summer with Strawberry Yogurt Popsicles! While ice cream is fun, popsicles are super easy to make at home with minimal effort. Using Greek yogurt to make these popsicles gives you [...]
Italian Flourless Chocolate Cake
There are several flourless chocolate cake recipes out there, but the addition of espresso powder really elevates this one. It’s dense and chocolate-y, but surprisingly light. Best served completely cooled with a dollop [...]
Pink Peppercorn Shortbread
Very few of us can resist shortbread cookies as these buttery, delicious bites melt in your mouth. Shortbread is a blank canvas allowing a variety of flavours to be mixed in. While you have [...]
Lemon Ricotta Topping
Spruce up pancakes, crepes, waffles, scones and fresh berries with a dollop of luscious lemon whipped ricotta for a delicious, satisfying meal. Lemon infused whipped cream is mixed with fresh ricotta providing a fresh, [...]
Shortbread Cookies
If there’s one cookie that goes hand in hand with Christmas, it has to be shortbread cookies. Buttery and not overly sweet, they are easy to make and loved by everyone. They are great for the dessert table and a welcome addition at your cookie swap. Wrap them in a box and they make a delicious edible gift for friends or neighbours.
Doupe Family Pumpkin Pie
They say history is written by victors, and the victors were almost always men. Herstory is often lost to us, except perhaps in the recipe books, boxes, clippings and cards handed down from mother [...]
Chocolate Fondue
November is fondue month and what better way to celebrate than to get dipping. Chocolate fondue is one of the easiest fondues to make and it makes a great snack or dessert. You can [...]
S’mores Cones
One of the best parts of summer has to be s’mores. Who can resist the combination of ooey gooey marshmallows and melted chocolate? While graham crackers are the norm to hold everything together, make these [...]
Rough Puff Pastry
Almost all my favourite desserts involve pastry: my mother’s apple pie with its crisp shortcrust; cream-filled, chocolate-covered choux pastry buns; the simplicity of tarte citron with melt-in-the-mouth buttery pâte sucrée and the crisp, delicate [...]
Apple Hand Pies with Apple Caramel Sauce
Apple Hand Pies with Apple Caramel Sauce are perfect for picnics and summers in the backyard, serve warm with vanilla ice cream or a spoonful of crème fraiche. Use any apple variety, a combination [...]
Dutch Oliebollen
Today’s modern doughnut dates all the way back to the 1700s when Dutch settlers first introduced “olykoeks” or “oily cakes” to Manhattan, known as New Amsterdam at the time. Traditionally served on New Year’s [...]