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Cranberry and White Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

Shortbread, white chocolate and dried cranberries. Need I say more?

DessertsJillian Rae CooksDecember 5, 2020cookies, shortbread, sable, cranberry, chocolate, white chocolate, gift, Holiday, Christmas, winter, bakingComment

Sweet Pumpkin Spice Snack Mix

This year Thanksgiving may look a little different. In lieu of large social gatherings, why not show your thanks to the people who mean the most in your life by dropping off a handcrafted gift?

SnacksJillian Rae CooksSeptember 20, 2020pumpkin, pumpkin spice, snack, pretzels, sweet, nuts, pecans, vegetarian, Fall, Thanksgiving, gift, easy, potComment

Canned Peaches with Rosemary and Vanilla Bean

This is my first time attempting to can anything! And honestly, it wasn’t as difficult as I anticipated. Canning is a fantastic way to preserve the flavours of summer well beyond the end of the season, and can also be very handy if you fall into an abundance of fruit that you will not be able to eat before it spoils.

StaplesJillian Rae CooksJuly 31, 2020canning, Peach, Rosemary, vanilla bean, summer, Vegan, vegetarian, glut, dair, gift, make aheadComment

Chewy Ginger Cookies with Cream Cheese Buttercream

This is my final recipe for my holiday gift guide. I’m ending it with my absolute favourite. These cookies are so addictive!

DessertsJillian Rae CooksNovember 18, 2018soft, chewy, ginger, cookies, cream cheese, buttercream, gift, dessert, Holiday, Baking, Christmas, VegetarianComment

Blondies

Here is part 1 of 5 of my holiday gift guide. Time to switch things up from the traditional brownie to these blondies instead. Packed with white chocolate chips, toffee bits and almonds, these squares are sure to be well received by all.

DessertsJillian Rae CooksOctober 27, 2018blondies, brownies, white chocolate, pecans, toffee, gift, Baking, ChristmasComment

Mini Egg Thumbprint Cookies

These things are just freaking adorable and perfect for Easter. They kind of taste like shortbread cookies if you’re looking for a reference point.

DessertsJillian Rae CooksOctober 27, 2018cookies, mini eggs, gift, Baking, EasterComment

Pecan Roca Squares

Part 3 of my holiday gift guide. Sugar, butter, chocolate, pecans. Can’t really mess these bad boys up (unless you burn them – don’t do that).

DessertsJillian Rae CooksOctober 27, 2018Quick + Easy, gift, pecans, chocolate, squares, make ahead, Baking, Christmas, Freezer MealComment

Salted Caramel Popcorn with Chocolate Drizzle

For part 4 of my holiday gift guide I am presenting you with gourmet popcorn. Eat it on it’s own or put it on top of your favourite ice cream for a nice crunch.

Desserts, SnacksJillian Rae CooksOctober 27, 2018popcorn, caramel, salted caramel, chocolate, gift, Holiday, ChristmasComment

Spiced and Candied Nuts

Here is part 1 of my holiday gift guide for cheap or broke people (or both). I think food gifts are great and are relatively low cost. You can make these bad boys way in advance and keep em’ in the freezer until you’re ready to give them away. Eat them by the handful or put them on top of salads or ice cream.

Snacks, DessertsJillian Rae CooksOctober 20, 2018spiced, nuts, pecans, walnuts, snack, gift, candied, Dairy-free, Christmas, Fall, VegetarianComment

Homemade Baileys

Part 2 of my holiday gift guide: booooooooze! Everyone will love this recipe because it tastes way better than store bought. All you need is a blender and a container to put this in. I made classic, mint and caramel versions. Will last refrigerated for up to 2 months.

DrinksJillian Rae CooksOctober 20, 2018gift, alcohol, baileys, mint, caramel, liqueur, Holiday, Christmas, Dinner PartyComment

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