INGREDIENTS Cake: 2 cups dark chocolate chunks 3 cups brewed coffee (warm) 1 cup cocoa powder 1/2 cup whiskey 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 tbsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 1 1/2 cups margarine 2 cups granulated sugar 1 1/3 cups packed brown sugar 6 eggs 2 tsps vanilla 1 cup whipped cream Glaze: 1 … Continue reading Whiskey Dark Chocolate Cake→

Ingredients For the batter: 3 medium eggs 4oz caster sugar 4oz unsalted butter or margarine 6oz self raising flour 1tsp baking powder 1/2 cup Prosecco For the icing: 1 box of raspberries 5oz unsalted butter 10oz icing sugar, plus more if needed Directions For the batter: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (320 if … Continue reading Prosecco and Raspberry Cupcakes→

Ingredients 2 cups water 1/2 cup sugar 3 teaspoons lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 medium peach, peeled and halved 2 tablespoons seedless raspberry jam Vanilla ice cream Whipped cream for topping (optional) Your choice of fruit flavoured liqueur Directions In a small saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil. Stir in lemon … Continue reading Boozy Peach Melba→

Ingredients: 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter* 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 vanilla bean, seeded 2 1/4 cups (280 grams) all-purpose flour** 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup bourbon icing sugar (optional) Directions: Brown butter: Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until butter solids (the … Continue reading Bourbon Shortbread→

Ingredients 1 cup milk 2 Tbsp cocoa powder 1 Tbsp sugar salt 1 Tsp vanilla extract 1.5 oz Your Choice of Spirit Whipped Cream or marshmallows Instructions In a saucepan, heat milk gently over medium heat. When the milk starts to steam, add cocoa powder and stir until completely incorporated. Add sugar, salt and vanilla extract, and stir. Pour your … Continue reading Boozy Hot Cocoa→

 A delicious New Year’s Eve Berry Champagne Punch loaded with blackberry brandy, Chambord, lemon-lime soda, champagne and lots of berries for a drink that’s perfect for your NYE party! Ingredients 1 cup blackberry brandy 1/2 cup raspberry liqueur 2 cups lemon-lime soda 2 (750 ml) bottles Pink Champagne 2 cups frozen berries Instructions Combine brandy, Chamboard, soda, and champagne … Continue reading New Year’s Eve Champagne→

Yields: 12 servings Ingredients 6 eggs separated 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt 2/3 cup (160 mL) sugar 3/4 cup (180 mL) light rum 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract 2 cups (500 mL) 35 % cream 2 1/2 cups (625 mL) Milk Freshly grated nutmeg Directions Beat egg whites and salt until stiff peaks form; … Continue reading Traditional Classic Eggnog→

Please the adults on Christmas Day with this festive twist on classic sangria. Ingredients 3 limes 750ml bottle dry white wine, chilled 1/4 cup brandy 1/3 cup sugar 1 small apple, thinly sliced 125g raspberries 3 cups ice cubes 2 cups chilled club soda or soda water Directions Step 1 Juice 2 limes (you’ll need 2 … Continue reading Holiday Sangria→

Easy and luscious mini cheesecakes, flavoured for the season. Served in individual portions making this a perfect party dessert. Ingredients Crust ingredients: 1 C graham cracker crumbs roughly 6 full sheets store bought graham crackers 2 Tbsp unsalted butter melted 1/2 Tbsp granulated sugar 1/4 tsp nutmeg Cheesecake ingredients: 12 oz cream cheese room temperature 1/2 C granulated sugar 1/2 C eggnog 1 Tbsp all purpose flour 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp salt 1 large egg Instructions … Continue reading Mini Eggnog Cheesecakes→

The term “Champagne” is used loosely here. Feel free to use a less expensive bubbly such as prosecco, cava, or crémant. The sparkling wine lends a little razzle-dazzle to the retro-chic combo of ham and pineapple. If you’re using maple syrup, try Grade B—it has more intense maple flavour than Grade A. Ingredients 1 (9-lb.) … Continue reading Baked Ham Glazed with Champagne→