Sweet tart cookies that are perfect for your loved one this Valentine’s Day. Makes 2 dozen.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups flour
• 5 egg yolks
• 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 egg whites (lightly beaten)
• 1/3 cup walnuts (finely ground) and 2 tablespoons sugar OR powdered sugar
• 1 1/2 cups raspberry jelly

Instructions:

1. Heat oven to 350 F (175 C). Combine flour, yolks, butter, and half cup white sugar in a mixing bowl. Knead mixture into a dough, and let chill for at least half an hour.
2. Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/8th in. thickness. Using cookie cutters, cut a heart for the bottom of the cookie, and another heart (in the same size) for the top, with a smaller heart cut out in the center. Using the lightly beaten egg whites, glaze the cookie tops, and sprinkle the nuts with remaining white sugar OR bake plain and dust tops with powdered sugar.
3. Bake on an parchment lined cookie sheet for 10 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
4. Spread jelly on bottom hearts, then place the tops on, to create a sandwich.

A sweet treat you can make this Valentine’s Day. Serves 5.

Ingredients:

• 8 oz baking chocolate (chopped)
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 1/4 cups whipped cream
• Fresh Raspberries (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Melt the baking chocolate in the microwave together with one quarter cup of the water, and butter, until smooth. Let cool for about ten mins.
2. Whisk the yolks, sugar, and quarter cup water in a pan over low heat, cooking for one to two minutes. Remove from heat, mixing in chocolate.
3. In a large bowl filled with ice, set pan on top and stir for around 7 minutes, or until cool. Fold in the cream. Let chill in fridge at least five hours, or over night before serving. Garnish with raspberries (optional).

A classic and romantic Valentine’s Day dinner staple, this recipe is quick and easy. Serves 2.

Ingredients:

Two beef tenderloin steaks (8 oz and 1″ thickness each)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and Pepper for seasoning
2 tablespoons onions (minced)
2 slices lean bacon

Instructions:

Heat oven to “Broil” setting, and place rack at the top of the oven.
Using olive oil, rub down the beef and season with spices. Wrap steaks with bacon, one each.
Broil on a pan for about six minutes in the preheated oven. Flip the steaks and garnish with minced onion. Broil for another six minutes, or until cooked to desired temperature.

A popular favorite, this easy roast is sure to please with just a few simple ingredients. Serves 7.

Ingredients:

• 5 pounds Prime Rib (prepared)
• 1 cup salt
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon black pepper

Instructions:

1. Heat the oven to 400 F (200 C).
2. Cut top of roast with knife to create an eighth inch hatch score.
3. Combine ingredients in a bowl and rub into roast to form a thick crust.
4. In a roasting pan, add enough water to cover bottom by half an inch. Place in roast and cover, roasting in preheated oven almost two hours. At this time, internal temp. should be at least 145 F (63 C).
5. Leave roast in the oven at 200 F (110 C) until ready to serve. Leave to rest several minutes before carving to serve.

Creamy soup made with squash and vegetable broth. Serves 4.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 tablespoon butter (unsalted)
• 1 large onion (chopped)
• 3/4 cup carrots (diced)
• 4 cups prepared butternut squash (peeled, cubed)
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• Salt, Pepper, and Nutmeg to taste
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions:

1. In a large pot over medium heat, melt together the butter and canola oil. Add in the onion and cook until tender. Add in the carrots and butternut squash, along with the broth, and season with spices to taste. Bring to the boil and then reduce heat and let simmer until vegetables are cooked through.
2. Puree mixture in a food processor until creamy, pour back into the pot, and add in the cream. Warm soup but do not boil. Garnish with nutmeg.

A fresh and easy salsa made with Shrimp and lime juice. Serves one dozen.

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces salad shrimp
• 2 plum tomatoes (sliced)
• 1 medium onion (diced)
• 1/4 cup cilantro (minced)
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 1/4 cup lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Combine together all ingredients in a large bowl.
2. Let chill at least one hour, covered, in fridge.

A popular pie made into easy and delicious dessert bars you can enjoy all year around! Makes 40 bars.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups corn syrup (light)
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 3 tablespoons butter or margarine (melted)
• 2 1/2 cups pecans (coarsely chopped)

Instructions:

1. Heat oven to 350 F (175 C). Prepare one, greased, 10 x 15″ baking pan or dish.
2. Mix together the flour, half cup white sugar, butter and the salt in a bowl, stir until crumbly. Then, shape into bottom of prepared pan to form a crust.
3. Bake the crust in preheated oven for about 15 to 20 mins.
4. In a seperate bowl, combine the eggs, syrup, remaining sugar, and melted butter. Add in the pecans.
5. Pour mixture over the baked crust, bake for and additional 20 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack before serving.

A popular winter dish, this hearty and flavorful stew is sure to be a hit. Serves 4.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 pounds beef (prepared for stew)
• Enough flour to coat
• 1/4 cup salted butter
• 2 Large onions (diced)
• 1 clove garlic (finely minced)
• 1 1/2 cups beef broth
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon tomato puree
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• Your choice of side (rice or pasta)

Instructions:

1. Coat beef generously with flour. In a dutch oven, cook to golden brown in butter. Mix in the onion and garlic; cook for ten minutes, stirring frequently. Pour in the beef broth, cider, puree and spices.
2. Reduce heat, cover and leave to simmer for around two hours, or until fully cooked. Serve with your choice of side (cooked pasta or rice).

The most popular holiday drink this season, made quickly and easily from scratch. Non-Alcholic. Serves 3.

Ingredients:

• 2 large eggs
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 1/3 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 dash nutmeg (extra for garnish)
• 1 cinnamon stick (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. In a blender, combine all ingredients. Garnish with nutmeg and cinnamon stick. Serve chilled.

A classic staple for the Holiday season, gingerbread men are a popular favorite. Makes 2 dozen.

Ingredients:

• 3.5 ounces dry butterscotch pudding mix
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Cream together the pudding mix, brown sugar and butter. Add in the egg.
2. In a separate bowl, mix together the dry ingredients; slowly combine with the pudding mixture. Cover dough and chill for about one hour.
3. Heat the oven to 350 F (175 C). Grease baking sheets or line with parchment paper. Roll dough to an eight of an inch in thickness, use cookie cutter to cut desired shapes. Place cookies on prepared sheets about two inches apart.
4. Bake for ten minutes until golden brown. Let cool then decorate as desired.