Sweet and Spicy Almonds. The cayenne gives these almonds a wonderful warmth.

Roasted Red Pepper, Garlic and White Bean Dip with Herb Toasted Pita Chips

Savoury And Spicy Pork Button Ribs – Bring on summer!

Fallen Apple – I dare you to not fall in love with this drink.

Three Cheese Mini Macs. Young and old can’t resist these little jewels.

Daring Bakers February challenge – Chocolate Valentino. Simple and elegant.

Ham and Vegetable Frittata With White Cheddar. A great quick and healthy meal.

Chicken Piccata. This is a great dish if you want something tasty and quick.

Cranberry and Lemon Rice Pudding

Mocha Hot Chocolate. This hot chocolate is smooth, creamy, steamy and has just a touch of alcohol….for warmth.

Six Bean Chili Con Carne. The heat builds bite after bite until your mouth is pleasantly warm.

Garlic, Herb and Parmesan Bread. The mixed fresh herbs and nutty parmesan cheese make this garlic bread truly memorable.

Raspberry Sherbet served on Tuiles. Another wonderful Daring Bakers Challenge.

Chicken, Mushroom, Leek and Rice Soup. This soupl will warm your stomach and possibly your soul.

Spiced Pear & Walnut Muffins. I love the heady spiced scent of these muffins when they’re fresh from the oven.

Pork Chops with Apples, Pears and Maple Syrup. You will be making them again and again.

Spicy Lemon Garlic Shrimp. These spicy and savoury shrimp are wonderful served with a salad or plain white rice.

This isn’t your average Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich.

Currant and Walnut Pastry Cookies. These little jewels taste like tiny cinnamon buns; sweet, rich and flaky.

Warm Pear Salad with Walnuts and Parmesan Cheese. Sweet, salty, crunchy and just about perfect. Who says winter salads can’t be good?

Chocolate Ginger Cookies. Chocolate and ginger go together like Santa and presents; mistletoe and kisses, turkey and stuffing….

Vanilla Lemon Apple Cider. The smell of this cider will make your head spin. It is Christmas in a cup and it’s absolutely delicious.