This is the one time of year I like to dive into all things cranberry.

So, I’ve got you covered with appetizers, cocktails, desserts AND a new spin on cranberry sauce!

Cranberries are so versatile this time of year. You can find them fresh, frozen or dried and there are a variety of cranberry recipes to make with each.

I try to use the fresh cranberries as much as I can BUT if you buy a bag and don’t use it right away, just put it in the freezer to keep longer. Then, use the frozen cranberries in recipes too.

Cranberry Recipes to Make in December

Cranberry Appetizer Recipes

Easy Cranberry Pecan Baked Brie (holiday appetizer)

This easy cranberry pecan baked brie is a festive appetizer for the holiday season! You only need 5 key ingredients plus a garnish to make it!

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The Best Cranberry Whipped Feta Dip (holiday recipe!)

This quick & delicious cranberry whipped feta dip is the perfect holiday appetizer! Make it with just 10 ingredients & under 20 minutes!

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Easy and Quick Holiday Brie Crostini Appetizers

Make these quick holiday brie crostini appetizers in 10 minutes! Top with seasonal jams, nuts & a honey drizzle for the perfect holiday bite.

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Festive Holiday Cranberry Walnut Gouda Cheese Ball

Make this Festive Cranberry Walnut Gouda Cheese Ball for the holidays! A classic favourite, this cheese ball appetizer is sure to impress.

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Cranberry-based Cocktails

Cranberry cocktails are perfect for the holiday season! Cocktails with cranberries are gorgeous in colour and have the best flavour for the festive season.

Winter Cranberry Aperol Spritz

This Winter Aperol Spritz is dressed up for the holidays with the addition of cranberry juice and a festive rosemary sprig!

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Easy and Festive Christmas Cosmopolitan Cocktail

This Christmas Cosmopolitan is a festive twist on a classic cosmo. With a cranberry-rosemary simple syrup, it's perfect for the holidays!

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Easy Mulled Wine

This easy mulled wine recipe is on my holiday absolute-must list. Don't miss out on this recipe for any winter gatherings or parties.

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Cranberry Rosé Fizz

This Cranberry Rosé Fizz is the perfect cocktail for the holidays and to celebrate the New Year! A combination of tart and sweet, this Cranberry Rosé Fizz is garnished with sugared rosemary for a lovely sparkling touch.

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Kombucha Cranberry Bourbon Smash

This cranberry bourbon cocktail with ginger kombucha and a touch of honey is the ideal Fall cocktail. A bit sweet and a bit tart, all of the flavours come together for a refreshing sip that’s perfect for Fall & Winter gatherings!

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Cranberry Desserts and Baked Goods

Pairing tart cranberries with sweet flavours like chocolate or brown sugar make the perfect sweet-tart combinations for desserts and other baked goods!

Cranberry Chocolate Scones with Orange Glaze

Cranberry Chocolate Scones are baked to golden perfection and then drizzled with a fresh, orange glaze for a delicious breakfast or brunch treat.

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No-Bake Mini Cranberry Cheesecakes

Individual no-bake mini cranberry cheesecakes are an easy, make-ahead dessert celebrating cranberries! These cranberry cheesecake's are a lovely way to enjoy the festive season.

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Easy Cranberry Oat Crumble Bars

Make these Easy Cranberry Oat Crumble Bars with just 10 key ingredients! Drizzle with an orange glaze for the most delicious holiday dessert.

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A new spin on Cranberry Sauce

This cranberry-pear chia seed jam recipe is one of my absolute favourites because it’s so versatile! Try this as a part of a cheeseboard; as a topping to a cheesecake; or, as a delicious alternative to a traditional cranberry sauce.

Easy Cranberry & Pear Chia Seed Jam (low sugar)

Cranberry & Pear Chia Seed Jam is an easy jam for the holiday season! Serve with baked brie, turkey dinner or gift a jar for the holidays.

Click here for the recipe

More festive recipes from the blog

• Easy Goat Cheese Appetizer with Fig Jam & Pecans
• Winter Spiced Old Fashioned
• How to Make a Christmas Cookie Box
• Festive Market Cheeseboard
• Puff Pastry Baked Brie with Fig Jam Appetizer Recipe

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Whipped feta is topped with an easy-to-make cranberry compote and garnished with chopped pistachios & a drizzle of honey.

With sweet and savory flavours, it’s an amazing flavor experience in every bite!

This festive appetizer is sure to be a favorite dip for the holiday season!

Just like my easy goat cheese appetizer with fig jam and pecans, this whipped feta dip is a part of my go-to easy recipes for the holidays.

Why you’ll love this cranberry feta cheese dip recipe

• It’s a simple dip that is quick and easy to make!
• This whipped feta dip is make with simple ingredients that are easy to find.
• It’s a delicious appetizer that you can prep ahead of time so it’s a quick party food!

Ingredients needed to make this cranberry feta dip

Cranberries: you can use frozen or fresh cranberries to make the tart homemade cranberry sauce topping for this recipe.

Orange: zest and juice of one orange adds a bright, fresh flavour to the cranberry mixture.

Maple Syrup: the sweetness of the maple syrup balances out the tartness of the cranberries.

Nutmeg: nutmeg is a festive spice that goes lovely with the cranberries, orange and maple syrup flavours.

Feta cheese:  the fresh feta cheese combined with the greek yogurt provides a divine creamy texture as the base for this dip.

Greek yogurt:  plain greek yogurt helps to give the whipped feta a lucious, creamy texture.

Chili flakes: a pinch of chili flakes helps to flavour the whipped feta.

Olive oil: olive oil brings the whipped feta all together perfectly in the food processor.

Pistachios: a salty, nutty, crunchy topping that goes lovely with the rest of the ingredients.

Honey: a splash of honey ties the sweet, tart and savory flavours of the dip together.

Fresh thyme: a pinch fresh thyme leaves are nice addition if you desire, alternatively minced rosemary from sprigs of fresh rosemary could also be nice.

How to make this perfect holiday appetizer

Step 1: In a small saucepan add cranberries, maple syrup, orange zest, orange juice and nutmeg and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 2: Once boiling, turn to medium-low and keep at a simmer for about 6-10 minutes, stirring occasionally or until cranberries have burst and start to reduce to a jam-like consistency. Once done, remove from heat and set aside to cool.

Step 3: Whip the feta by adding feta cheese, greek yogurt, chili flakes and olive oil to a food processor and blend on high until smooth and creamy. (You can also bend using an immersion blender).

Step 4: Once the cranberries have cooled, assemble the dip by layering the whipped feta in a shallow bowl. Top with the cranberry compote, chopped pistachios, a drizzle of honey and fresh thyme leaves if desired.

Step 5: Serve with crostini, crackers or pita bread if desired.

Expert tips for making this cranberry whipped feta dip

• ​If you don’t have a food processor, don’t fret! You can use a hand/immersion blender to combine the whipped feta ingredients or even a hand mixer.
• Make the cranberry compote ahead of time! Store in the fridge and take out about a half hour before assembling the dip so it can come to room temperature.

Common questions

How can I make this easy appetizer ahead of time?
You can make both the whipped feta and cranberry mixture for this cranberry whipped feta dip up to 2 days ahead. Store in the fridge each in their own airtight container and take out about half an hour before assembling to bring to room temperature.

What if I don’t want to use chili flakes?
You can replace the chili flakes with ground black pepper if you prefer.

How can I make my own crostini?
To make your own crostini: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Use a bread knife to slice a baguette into 1-inch thick slices. Brush the bread slices with olive oil on one side and place in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes, then flip and bake for another 5 minutes until toasted.

How to store this appetizer

If you have leftover dip, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

More easy appetizer recipe ideas to make from the blog:

Pear & Walnut Baked Brie

Easy Garlic & Herb Cheese Holiday Appetizer

Pear & Goat Cheese Crostini Appetizer with Honey

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The Best Cranberry Whipped Feta Dip (holiday recipe!)

This quick & delicious cranberry whipped feta dip is the perfect holiday appetizer! Make it with just 10 ingredients & under 20 minutes!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword cranberry, holiday appetizer, whipped feta

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 4 -6

Author Jess

Ingredients

For the cranberries

• 2 cups frozen or fresh cranberries
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• zest & juice of one orange
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

For the whipped feta

• 225 g (8oz) block of feta cheese in brine - drain from brine before using
• 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
• 1/4 tsp chili flakes
• 2 tbsp olive oil 

Garnishes

• 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
• 1-2 tbsp honey to drizzle
• fresh thyme if desired

Instructions

• In a medium saucepan add cranberries, maple syrup, orange zest, orange juice and nutmeg and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
• Once boiling, turn to medium-low and keep at a simmer for about 6-10 minutes, stirring occasionally or until cranberries have burst and start to reduce to a jam-like consistency. Once done, remove from heat and set aside to cool.
• Whip the feta by adding feta cheese, greek yogurt, chili flakes and olive oil to a food processor and blend on high until smooth and creamy. (You can also bend using an immersion blender).
• Once the cranberries have cooled, assemble the dip by layering the whipped feta in a low bowl. Top with the cranberry compote, chopped pistachios, a drizzle of honey and fresh thyme leaves if desired.

Notes

• Want to make your own crostini? Preheat the oven to 400°F. Use a bread knife to slice a baguette into 1-inch thick slices. Brush the bread slices with olive oil on one side and place in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes, then flip and bake for another 5 minutes until toasted.
• You can make both the whipped feta and cranberry mixture up to 2 days ahead. Store in separate airtight containers in the fridge and take out about half an hour before assembling to bring to room temperature.
• If you don't have feta, substituting with ricotta cheese will work great too. Whipped ricotta is just as delicious!

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While this year at times felt extremely slow I found the last couple months went quickly.

But, we’re about to enter my absolute favourite time of year! Even though things are going to be pretty different when it comes to celebrating the holidays, I’m sharing with you my favourite December recipes and some extra holiday cheer!I am in FULL holiday cookie baking mode; what about you?? I’ve been putting on Christmas movies while baking too. Elf and The Holiday are two of my absolute favs!

December is also the best time to cook recipes with cranberries! You can make cocktails, desserts and jams just to name a few. I like to buy fresh cranberries and freeze them so I can have them at my hands in the kitchen when a cranberry recipe strikes. If you’re a cranberry fiend like me, here are few favs this time of year:

Kombucha Cranberry Bourbon Smash

Cranberry Orange White Chocolate Fudge from Broma Bakery

Cranberry White Chocolate Rolls from Crumb Top Baking

Cranberry Rosé Fizz

No-Bake Mini Cranberry Cheesecakes

Need some more holiday treat inspiration? A couple of years ago I shared this holiday cookie box AND stay tuned as I have an updated one coming very soon!

So, what else in season to make in December?

Brussels Sprouts: Sheet Pan Roasted Carrots, Brussels Sprouts and Potatoes

Cranberries: Cranberry-Pear Chia Seed Jam

Citrus: Citrus Vodka Crush

Lemon: Lemon Squares

Pears: Baked Pears with Cardamom Cream

Spices: Spiced Winter Punch

Depending on where you live you might be like me with restrictions on getting together in person. SO, here are a few of my favourite ideas to make holiday weekends more festive as we stay home more:

• Cozy day or night at home: Create my hot chocolate bar to share with your family, partner or friend and have a cozy afternoon or night in. Go old-school with some board games or watch all your fav Christmas movies! Or even take your hot chocolate to-go for a walk around your neighbourhood to see Christmas lights.
• Online cooking class: If you’re in the mood for some ‘online’ cooking fun, I’m hosting a FREE cooking class with Wine, Women & Wellbeing on Thursday December 10th! We’re going to make a really simple appetizer and you can register here for free to join in.
• Get crafty: Brit & Co. is offering a selection of their classes for FREE until the end of the year! Grab some supplies and get crafty one afternoon.

I hope you have a lovely holiday season this year.

Until the next cooking adventure,
Jess

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I love this time of year for all of the warming, cozy recipes that we can cook and bake.

There are plenty of fruits and vegetables to get creative in the kitchen with so let’s chat some of my favourite recipes to make in November!

This past weekend we bought a case of apples & case of pears that are sure to last us a while! So, I’m in the mood for allll the apple & pear baking projects.

One recipe I make fairly regularly are my Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Muffins because they make a delicious & healthy snack!

Have you been cooking from many cookbooks lately? I really lean into my cookbooks come the Fall & Winter because I love to make new or more challenging recipes. Recently I was gifted the Bite Me Balance cookbook and it’s fantastic! I posted about my favourite recipe thus far, a Sweet Potato & Carrot Soup with Kale Chips, on Instagram but there are so many more I want to make!

There is one other book I am loving right now, Gather at Home. It’s a mix of seasonal recipes (my fav!) along with DIY and crafts to enjoy at home too so I’m really looking forward to trying the holiday DIYs!

Looking for a couple of other cookbooks for recipe inspiration? Here are some of my absolute favourite, go-to books:

• Super Simple by Half Baked Harvest
• Healthyish by Lindsay Hunt
• Simple Beautiful Food by Amanda Frederickson
• Love Real Food by Cookie & Kate
• Life in Balance by Donna Hay

So while we’re getting inspired by the holidays, let’s get some inspo for November recipes:

Cranberries – No-Bake Mini Cranberry Cheesecakes

Pears – Spiced Pear Baked French Toast

Potatoes – Simple Potato Leek Soup

Swiss Chard – Swiss Chard, Goat Cheese & Leek Frittata

Tomatoes – Quick White Beans with Tomatoes & Kale

Winter Squash – Roasted Butternut Squash & Apple Soup

Looking for even more inspiration for the season? I’ve re-released my FREE e-Cookbook filled with 6 delicious and comforting recipes made for this time of year (like the Spiced Pecan Blondies pictured earlier in this post!) You can download your free copy here.

Until the next cooking adventure,
Jess

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I pretty much enjoy cranberry everything during the festive season. So, this recipe is dedicated to all those cranberry-lovers out there.

Plus, these cranberry cheesecakes are easy to make!

This recipe comes together quickly because of the simplicity of ingredients.

Cranberries

Tart, bright cranberries are the perfect fruit for these cheesecakes.

Mascarpone Cheese

My personal favourite as the smooth layer, mascarpone cheese pairs just beautifully with the cranberries.

Graham Crackers

Provide the crunch and act at the crust in this recipe.

What I love about this recipe is once the ingredients are prepared, the cheesecakes can be made as you see fit.

Layer in whichever way you choose!

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No-Bake Mini Cranberry Cheesecakes

Individual no-bake mini cranberry cheesecakes are an easy, make-ahead dessert celebrating cranberries! These cranberry cheesecake's are a lovely way to enjoy the festive season.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword cheesecake, cranberry

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes minutes

Total Time 22 minutes minutes

Servings 4 small, individual cheesecakes

Author Jess

Equipment

• Medium saucepan, 2 mixing bowls, 4 small glasses

Ingredients

• 2 cups frozen cranberries
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• zest of half an orange
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 12 graham crackers
• 2 tbsp butter, melted
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 cup mascarpone cheese about a 275g container
• 2 tbsp milk
• 2 tbsp icing sugar

Instructions

• In a medium saucepan add cranberries, water, nutmeg and orange zest and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
• Once boiling, turn to medium-low and keep at a simmer for about 10-12 minutes or until cranberries reduce to a jam-like consistency, stirring occasionally. Once done, remove from heat and set aside.
• In a small mixing bowl, crush graham crackers into small pieces. To crackers add melted butter and sugar, stir to combine and set aside.
• In another small mixing bowl, add mascarpone cheese, milk and icing sugar and stir together until combined.
• To assemble, start with a layer of graham crackers mixture at the bottom of a small glass, followed by some of the mascarpone mixture and then the cranberry sauce. Continue layering, splitting ingredients between the 4 small glasses. You'll probably have about 2-3 tablespoons of cranberry jam per cheesecake and about a 1/4 cup of mascarpone cheese. Top with a few cranberries to garnish and enjoy!

Notes

**Make these ahead of time, cover and store in the fridge and take out about 30 minutes before eating.

**This recipe is easily doubled so you can serve a larger group if needed.

You can make these ahead of time, chill in the fridge and then you’re set for dessert.

I love the combination of ingredients: the tartness of the cranberries pair nicely with the mascarpone cheese and crunch of the graham crackers.

These desserts are perfect for the festive season; and I love the mini presentation!

You’ll want to dig right in.

Looking for more cranberry recipes?? Check out my my favourite holiday recipes!

Until the next cooking adventure,
Jess

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For breakfast, brunch or a snack, I’ve been enjoying these scones all, the, time.

The ingredients go really well together and bring a festive flavour to this time of year!

On colder days during the Fall and Winter season you can usually find me baking something delicious on the weekend. I like to use seasonal ingredients in the recipes I make and these scones are no different.

These Cranberry Chocolate Scones are the perfect combination of flavours for the Winter season:

Dried Cranberries:

Cranberries are a staple during this time of year but here I’ve opted for dried cranberries which give a ton of concentrated, tart flavour.

Milk or Dark Chocolate:

You can use either chocolate in these scones depending on your taste. I love to chop up a chocolate bar for this recipe but you can also use chocolate chips.

Orange Glaze:

The orange glaze goes so well with the tart cranberry flavour and the sweetness of the chocolate. It brings a bright, fresh taste to this recipe!

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Cranberry Chocolate Scones with Orange Glaze

Cranberry and chocolate is a festive combination of flavours in these light, flaky scones that are given a bright finish with an orange glaze.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword breakfast scone, scone

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Resting Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour

Servings 8 large scones

Author Jess

Equipment

• parchment paper
• large baking sheet

Ingredients

• 3 cups all purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 4 tsp baking powder
• 3/4 cup cold butter, grated on a coarse cheese grater
• 3/4 cup milk or dark chocolate pieces (or chopped up from a chocolate bar) substitute chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1 egg
• 1 cup 2% milk
• extra milk for brushing

Orange Glaze

• 1/2 cup icing sugar
• 2 tbsp icing sugar
• 4 tsp fresh squeezed orange juice

Instructions

• Pre-heat the oven to 425F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a bowl combine flour, sugar, salt and baking powder and stir with a fork to combine.
• Grate the butter into the flour mixture and then using your fingers combine the butter into the flour mixture until you get small pieces of butter left. 
• Measure 1 cup of milk, crack the egg into the milk and stir with a fork.
• Add the milk/egg mixture into the dry ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon a couple of turns. 
• Then add in the chocolate and dried cranberries and stir until the dough just comes together. Put a bit of flour on your hands and the parchment paper on the baking sheet, and shape the dough into a ball. Place on the parchment paper and shape/flatten the dough into about an 8 inch circle.
• With a sharp knife, cut the dough into 8 triangles and put each scone onto the parchment-lined baking sheet.  
• Brush the tops of each scone with a little bit of milk and then bake in the oven for 20-22 minutes until golden on top.
• Let cool on a baking rack for at least 20 minutes before icing.
• To make the orange glaze, whisk icing sugar and orange juice. Drizzle over each scone and let set. Enjoy!

Notes

• A sharp knife is key when slicing the scones into their shaped before baking to keep their shape as best as possible!
• Scones are best enjoyed the day you make them but can be reheated for about 5 minutes at 300F on the second day then serve.

The scones come out of the oven golden brown and then you drizzle on that fresh, orange glaze.

Flaky and buttery, these scones can be made ahead of time. So, if you’re hosting brunch or breakfast during the holidays, make them the day before and simply warm them up for your guests!

I promise these Cranberry Chocolate Scones with Orange Glaze will be a hit.

These scones come together so easily I think you’ll want to make them again and again.

Until the next cooking adventure,
Jess

DISCLAIMER: THIS RECIPE WAS ORIGINALLY CREATED FOR THE ITALIAN CENTRE SHOP AND THEY HAVE GRACIOUSLY LET ME REPUBLISH TO THE BLOG.

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Since I was little I have always felt a sense of joy around the holiday season; there was always something sort of magical about this time of year.

So, let’s dig into all of the deliciousness of the season with my Monthly Favourites including which recipes to make in December!

I had A LOT of client work in November and not much downtime, so I’m really excited for a slower holiday season.

We did get away for a little long weekend in mid-November, heading to BC for a little mountain downtime which was the perfect re-charge before finishing up many projects the rest of the month.

During the last week of November we got our Christmas tree up and decorated. I bought alllll of the butter at the grocery store to start my Christmas baking and I’ve watched my favourite holiday movies about 8x each, haha.  Some of my favourites are Elf, The Holiday, Love Actually and Home Alone which I like to watch whilst baking!

Stay tuned to the blog during December as I have a few more treats up my sleeve plus my baking list for the season and perfect shareable recipes for entertaining!

And, I’m planning all of the delicious dishes to make the rest of this month too! Here are some of my favourite recipes to make in December:

Prosciutto Parmesan Brussels Sprouts

Cranberry-Pear Chia Seed Jam

Kale, Apple & Cheddar Salad with Spicy Chickpeas

Baked Pears with Cardamom Cream

Baked Parsnip Fries with Garlic Yogurt Dip

Lemon Squares

PLUS, if you need holiday appetizer inspo, check out this awesome round-up of 20 appetizer recipes from Food Bloggers of Canada which includes my New Year’s Eve Party menu!

I’m really looking forward to being at home this month; enjoying time reading by the Christmas tree; visiting with family and friends; and, cooking at home.

And, if you need any book gift ideas, a couple of my favs from this year are:

Healthyish is one of the only cookbooks I’ve purchased this year and we cook out of it all, the, time! Seriously so many delicious dishes that are simple to make, especially during the week. There is a Spiced Chicken & Chickpea Flatbread with Cucumber-Dill Tzatziki that is so simple for a weeknight dinner, plus a TON of flavour! Then my other favourite recipe in the book is a Single-Serving Chocolate and Peanut Butter Cookie; for when you need a cookie, stat!

If you need a few novel ideas, The Little French Bistro and Little Beach Street Bakery  are two really cute books that I absolutely loved. Both books have a foodie-twist, are easy to read and totally heartwarming.

I’d love to know what some of your favourite dishes are to make during the holiday season! Drop me a note below in the comments or visit me over on Instagram.

Until the next cooking adventure,
Jess

P.S. Thank you to the lovely Janelle Saccucci for the photos of me in this post! We had a great time taking holiday-inspired photos!

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You can use these centrepieces for your holiday dinner table, on your mantle, as an accent during a cocktail party – for whatever your heart desires!
For the taller centrepiece you will need:
1/2 bag of cranberries
Water
Short vase
Couple of small branches from your Christmas tree

Instructions:
1. Cut a few small pieces from your Christmas tree, about double the size of the vase you have chosen
2. Fill the vase half-way with water
3. Add about half of the bag of cranberries
4. Gather the pieces from the tree together, and place in the middle of the cranberries in the vase, arranging as you see fit. The cranberries will help hold it in place.

For the shorter centrepiece you will need:
1/2 bag of cranberries
Water
Low glass bowl
5 tealights

Instructions:
1. Fill your low glass bowl about three-quarters full of water
2. Add in the cranberries
3. Place the 5 tealights in (try not to get the candle-wicks wet)
4. Arrange as you see fit
5. Light the candles when you sit down to the table and/or when guests arrive (depending on what you’re using the centrepiece for)

You can really ‘freestyle’ as I like to call it with these two ideas – if you feel you need a little more/less water or more/less cranberries, just adjust as you see fit!

I’d love to see what you come up with.  SHARE with us on Twitter or Instagram using the hashtags #cookinginmygenes & #12daysofholidaycheer

Until the next cooking adventure,
Jess

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