• Trick or treat, I've got something good to eat! What are your plans for Halloween this year? Might I suggest this easy, addictive Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Dip? It'll be the perfect addition to your holiday spread! With only five ingredients you can whip this up in no time! Save this one now to serve at all your autumn get-togethers. #pumpkindip #pumpkinspicecreamcheese #dessertdip #pumpkinfluff

    Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Dip

    My co-worker brought this incredible Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Dip into the office years ago, that day, I circled the coffee room like a vulture. It is so good, so addictive and soo easy! It's the perfect addition to any fall get-together, but may I suggest trying it out this upcoming Halloween weekend?

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  • Who's ready for summer? One bite of this easy Greek Pasta Salad and you'll feel like you just stepped onto your patio on a warm summer evening. Greek veggies, bowtie pasta, feta and a flavour-packed salad dressing all marry together into the perfect side dish that screams barbecues and sunny afternoons. Ready to skip ahead to summer? Mix up a big bowl of this tasty recipe and you'll be pulling out your flip flops and sunscreen!

    Greek Pasta Salad

    I found this recipe for Greek Pasta Salad in a stack of old recipes I was gifted from my Grandma. When my grandmother moved into an assisted living home, my aunt, my uncle and my dad were tasked with selling her house. We were each asked if there was anything we'd like from grandma's home as a keepsake. I knew immediately, what my heart was set on. It was her handwritten recipe cards. And it is a gift I will forever treasure.

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  • I'm interrupting winter to bring you a sweet summer treat. One that you can make any time of year. I learned how to make Cabin Tea years ago from my bestie's mother in law. Two ingredients are all it takes and you'll be swept right back to those nostalgic warm summer afternoons.

    Cabin Tea (two-ingredients)

    I've known my best friend's husband for decades longer than she has. My best friend, Edith, and I grew up in the same town, so how is this possible you ask? Well, his grandparents and my grandparents had cabins on opposite sides of an island on the lake that surrounds my home town. So Matthew (my bestie's husband) and I spent plenty of time together over the years when his family and his cousins would travel up north to visit. On one visit, his mom taught me how to make this easy Cabin Tea.

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  • Don't be late to the party! These Festive Cranberry, Bacon & Almond Pinwheels are a must this holiday season. An easy recipe loaded with tart cranberries, savoury bacon and tangy feta all rolled up creating the perfect finger food. Easy to pass around, these cold appetizers with their festive Christmas colours are great served all month long!

    Festive Cranberry, Bacon & Almond Pinwheels

    Need a quick and easy appetizer for the holidays? Something you can throw together in minutes and will be one of the first to go? I've got you covered. Festive Cranberry, Bacon & Almond Pinwheels are packed full of flavours. The sweetness from the cranberry with the savoury bacon and the crunch of the almonds is such a delightful appetizer. Add in a bit of tangy feta cheese and green onions and you've got a snack that won't last long.

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  • This Carrot & Cream Cheese Jellied Salad breaks the mould with its tropical flavours, a dreamy cream cheese base and carrots to cut through the sweetness! Loved by my family, so much so, three families all submitted this exact same easy recipe to our family cookbook. Jello salad has never tasted so good, or perhaps been so loved! Add this to your list of must-tries, you won't be disappointed.

    Carrot & Cream Cheese Jellied Salad

    Have you heard me talk about my family cookbook? It's sort of our own little food bible. It was created years ago for a family reunion. It's packed with great family-loved recipes, a lot of which have and will continue to appear here! Just like this Carrot & Cream Cheese Jellied Salad which is a favourite. So much so, my dad and my two aunts all submitted the exact same recipe. If that doesn't elude to this recipe's greatness, I'm not sure what could.

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  • Should have been called wife saver dip! This Homemade Holiday Cheese Spread with only 5 ingredients comes together quickly, is addictive & will keep everyone out of the kitchen while you finish dinner. It's the perfect snack to serve for the holidays. It keeps everyone busy while you put the finishing touches on the turkey dinner! An easy spread that takes less than 15 minutes AND you probably already have all the ingredients!

    Homemade Holiday Cheese Spread

    Everyone needs a tasty and easy Homemade Holiday Cheese Spread to serve at all those upcoming family gatherings. This spreadable cheese is addictive and with only five ingredients, it's the perfect appetizer. It whips together in just a few minutes, which means you have time to focus on the more important parts of that big turkey dinner!

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  • Need to please a crowd? Perfect Party Veggie Pizza always delivers. Start with a pre-made pizza crust top it with a thick layer of herbed cream cheese and then add vegetables and lots of cheddar cheese. A snack that satisfies everyone. Veggies for those who want to pretend this is healthy, cream cheese and extra cheddar for those who don't!

    Perfect Party Veggie Pizza

    If you've been following along, you know that I'm having a hard time saying goodbye to Summer this year. This cold veggie pizza may seem like a summer appetizer. But really, with carrots, broccoli and cauliflower available year round, I declare Perfect Party Veggie Pizza a snack that shall be served year round.

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  • This was the first guacamole I ever tried and it's been my favourite version ever since. It's loaded with big chunks and major flavour in every bite. This super easy party recipe, with only a handful of ingredients, is always a hit and truly is the Best Chunky Guacamole I've come across.

    The Best Chunky Guacamole

    When I was younger, I avoided anything with avocados. I convinced myself there was zero chance I’d enjoy the green mush and that was that. I drew a line in the sand. Me on one side, avocados on the other. That was until my Aunt Linda, brought The Best Chunky Guacamole to some gathering. The gathering part doesn't matter. What matters is I tried it and my hatred for the little green gem vanished, along with that dip!

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  • Cauliflower, Broccoli and Bacon Salad is an easy side dish perfect for any time of year. Fancy enough for a big family dinner yet simple enough for a weeknight meal. It goes with just about anything! A sweet and creamy dressing compliments savoury bacon and cheese in this salad that pleases everyone!

    Cauliflower, Broccoli and Bacon Salad

    Cauliflower, Broccoli & Bacon Salad is a classic. One of those salads you can serve year round. I love that it's so universal, it's perfect for any and every season. A winner at big family dinners and easy enough to serve during the week. Our family, serves it with practically everything and it's been kicking around our family dinners for decades!

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