Deluxe Eggnog

 

The original recipe can be found in the iconic "Joy of Cooking" recipe book but I found it last year in the Edmonton Journal. The eggnog is flavoured with rum, cognac and Grand Marnier. I added 2 cups of 1% milk to thin it out. Apparently this eggnog lasts quite a while in the fridge due to the alcohol content and gets better with time. 

Butter Tarts

 These tarts take time to make but are definitely worth the effort. I found the recipe on a great website a few years back called "Canadian Foodie". I make them in mini tart pans as I think it is the perfect portion for this rich Christmas treat. This recipe makes about 10 dozen tarts. To speed up the process, having 2 or 3 (36) count mini tart pans will make the process quicker as you won't have to wash the pan so many times in-between batches. 

Easy French Bread

 

This is my go to French bread recipe. It takes about two hours from start to finish.