(ARA) – The invitations are arriving. Office parties, family parties, school parties and the list goes on; it’s a sign the holiday season is fast approaching. To make your season a little less stressful and a lot more delicious, Snyder’s of Hanover has compiled the perfect holiday dessert recipes, all with a unique pretzel twist. [...]

The kids are out of school, at home, excited about the holiday season and full of energy. Instead of letting their enthusiasm get the best of you, funnel it in to some positive and artistic projects. Baking is one of the best ways to create some lasting (and messy) holiday memories with your kids. Tie [...]

Scrumptious ways to use extra candy canes Recipe ideas from the candy cane experts (NC)—Gingerbread candy cane poached pears and candy cane mulled apple cider – this year there’s an answer to the question: What am I going to do with these candy canes? “With a little sense of fun and some creativity anyone can [...]

‘Tis the season for holiday baking – it’s better with butter (ARA) – When it comes to whipping up holiday treats, butter is definitely better. You’re gearing up for the season and will be spending lots of quality time with the herd. Spend time with your own family in the kitchen this holiday season and [...]

There’s no time like the holidays to indulge your sweet tooth. Most people tend to skip dessert on a regular day, but the holiday season is the time to spoil ourselves with those sweet treats that we’ve waited for all year. This red tea panna cotta is a light and creamy dessert that’s sure to [...]

Dried apricots, cherries and raisins simmered in wine and combined with oatmeal bread and pecans. Prep Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 4 1/2 hours (approximately) 10 diced, oatmeal bread slices 1 cup 250 mL white wine 1 large Granny Smith apple 1/2 cup 125 mL chopped, dried apricots 1/2 cup 125 mL golden raisins 2 [...]

A great drink to serve your guests as they arrive over the holidays! Serves – 6-8 1.89 L Irresistibles Cranberry juice blend (not cocktail) 6 cinnamon sticks, broken in half 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each of whole allspice and cloves 1 orange, washed and sliced thinly Pour the juice into a medium non reactive pot [...]

Pro chefs and casual cooks alike will soon create confections for the holiday season. The best-loved delicacies will have one of the world’s most popular flavors in common — vanilla, with its heady, aromatic taste combined with sweet, fruity and floral scents. Americans consume about 1,200 tons of vanilla beans a year. Vanilla is exciting [...]

This is the last time President Bush and the First Lady will be celebrating the holiday season in the White House, and HGTV will be there to show how they are celebrating the holiday season before exiting the premises so the new tenants can move in. “White House Christmas 2008,” HGTV’s new TV special, premiers [...]

Invite a snowman to the dinner table The kids will squeal with delight when you surprise them with these edible creations. Ice Cream Snowmen 4 medium scoops Breyers Chocolate Chip Ice Cream (or your favourite flavour) 8 small scoops Breyers Chocolate Chip Ice Cream (or your favourite flavour) 2 cups shredded or flaked coconut mini [...]