Canadian birthday party recipes

Pineapple Slice

This is another one of my grandma’s recipes, and one of my favorites. Oh, fine, they are all my favorites. It’s a given. This is a light, airy, just…

Carrot Cake

I have tried many carrot cakes in my life but this recipe beats them all. You won't be sorry you gave it a try.

Bolognese Sauce-Stuffed French Baguette

A French (bread) baguette stuffed with a spicy bolognese sauce and served with a Caesar salad.

Maple syrup vinaigrette

This is my favourite vinaigrette or salad dressing. A sweet (but not too sweet), flavourful dressing for your favourite green salad. I usually add…

Triple Berry Skillet Cake

Yogurt creamy CHOCOLATE fondue dip...just 4 ingredients!

With all recipes of the typical Chocolate Fondues combined, none have come close to this light, scrumptious and…

Fancy BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE

Classic Butterscotch Sauce with a healthy twist. A fancy, rich and decadent topping with an added key ingredient that produced a lovely surprising…

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…

Spicy Salmon and Cucumber Appetizer

I grew up having these little salmon and cucumber sandwichs... which were always nice. Finally decided to try a…

Hibiscus Iced Tea

A hibiscus iced tea made with dried hibiscus flowers you have either picked and dried yourself or dried flowers you purchased. This tastes sweet…

Classic Pie Crust

Four ingredients are all you need to create a fabulous, flaky pie crust. The double-crust recipe should be used when making a lattice-topped pie.…

Mitch's Cheese Fondue

Fondue is a fun and informal way to gather family and friends around a table. Serve this cheese fondue with French baguette bread, mushrooms,…

My Versatile Hummus Dip Recipe

By substituting the main traditional ingredient in this hummus recipe (chickpeas) you I can create various types of delicious hummus dips. Instead…

The Highgate Cafe Chocolate Zucchini Cake

The best, most moist, yummy chocolate cake we make for all our birthdays. And what a good use for that giant…

Chicken Salad with Pecans and Grapes