Set for the Holidays
Fruit Frangipane Tart

Fruit Frangipane Tart

Makes: one 9-inch (23 cm) tartServes: 8-10Prep Time: 15 minutes, plus coolingCook Time: 40 minutesIntroduction About this Recipe print this recipe Recipe from Set for the HolidaysAppetite for Random House, 2018Frangipane, like marzipan, is made with almonds, but it is...

Easy Cranberry Sauce

Easy Cranberry Sauce

Makes: about 4 cups (1 L)Prep Time: 5 minutesCook Time: 25 minutesIntroduction About this Recipe print this recipe Recipe from Set for the HolidaysAppetite for Random House, 2018Homemade cranberry sauce is simple to make. I add the twist of a little orange liqueur,...

Pumpkin Seed Multigrain Bread

Pumpkin Seed Multigrain Bread

Makes: two 9 × 5-inch (2 L) pullman loavesServes: 12 to 16Prep Time: 30 minutes, plus risingCook Time: 1 hour, plus coolingIntroduction About this Recipe print this recipe Recipe from Set for the HolidaysAppetite for Random House, 2018 I love making bread in the...

Michael’s Favourite Date Squares

Michael’s Favourite Date Squares

Makes: one 8-inch (20 cm) square pan 25 squaresPrep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 40 minutes, plus chilling Introduction About this Recipe print this recipe Recipe from Set for the HolidaysAppetite for Random House, 2018I remember making a batch of date squares years...

Spinach, Mushroom & Parmesan Squares

Spinach, Mushroom & Parmesan Squares

Makes: One 8-inch (20 cm) square pan36 bite-sized portionsPrep Time: 15 minutesBake Time: 30 minutesIntroduction About this Recipe print this recipe Recipe from Set for the HolidaysAppetite for Random House, 2018 These squares offer a lovely colourful “pop” to an hors...

Fermented Cucumber Pickles

Fermented Cucumber Pickles

Makes: 8 cups (2 L) of picklesPrep Time: 10 minutes, plus fermentingIntroduction About this Recipe print this recipe Recipe from Set for the HolidaysAppetite for Random House, 2018 Pickles are a great addition to a cheese board or for any event that calls for finger...

Anna’s Favourite Cereal Snack Mix

Anna’s Favourite Cereal Snack Mix

Makes: about 12 cups (3 L)Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 40 minutesIntroduction About this Recipe print this recipe Recipe from Set for the HolidaysAppetite for Random House, 2018If you were to bring me this snack mix as a host gift during the holidays, I would...

Potato & Egg Salad with Snap Peas

Potato & Egg Salad with Snap Peas

Serves: 8 to 10Prep Time: 20 minutes, plus chillingCook Time: 20 minutes, plus chillingIntroduction About this Recipe Recipe from Set for the HolidaysAppetite for Random House, 2018 A hot potato dish can seem heavy and stuffy at brunch, whereas a potato salad is the...

Mashed Potatoes with Green Onions

Mashed Potatoes with Green Onions

Serves: 6 to 8 generouslyPrep Time: 45 minutesCook Time: 20 minutesIntroduction About this Recipe Recipe from Set for the HolidaysAppetite for Random House, 2018 If there is gravy on the table, then mashed potatoes are in order. I love making that divot in the top of...

Marinated Boneless Turkey Breast Roast with Pancetta Gravy

Marinated Boneless Turkey Breast Roast with Pancetta Gravy

Serves: 6 to 8 (with enough for leftovers)Prep Time: 20 minutes + MarinatingCook Time: 90 minutesIntroduction About this Recipe Recipe from Set for the HolidaysAppetite for Random House, 2018 Gluten Free (without the gravy)This marinated turkey recipe, which I call my...

Lorraine Strata

Lorraine Strata

Serves: 8Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 90 minutesIntroduction About this Recipe Recipe from Set for the HolidaysAppetite for Random House, 2018 A strata is a savoury version of a sweet bread pudding, and this recipe uses the flavours of Quiche Lorraine: leeks, ham...