1. Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream
I made a lot of homemade ice cream flavours this past year but nothing beats the freshness of flavour of this classic strawberry ice cream.

2. Jalapeno Gold Jelly
I love this jelly and because it's made with dried apricots, it can be made year round. Makes great hostess gifts!

3. Best Fudge Brownies
My daughter won first prize in the Junior Fall Fair with these brownies!

4. Maple Syrup Pie
This pie is delicious. You must try it!

5. Curried Roasted Carrot Soup
I made this for Thanksgiving Dinner and it was enjoyed by everyone (even the kids!) I will definitely make it again and again.

6. Bacon Wrapped Pork Medallions with Feta Pate
This was our favourite BBQ recipe this past summer. I love the combination of meat and feta cheese!

7. Homemade Perogies
I used this recipe to make my first ever batch of homemade perogies and I lucked upon a winner! They were perfect and tasted exactly like I hoped they would taste.

8. Poppy Seed Shortbread
I made a lot of these shortbread cookies over the holidays but they are perfect year round. A great, classic shortbread for enjoying at home or for gifts.

9. Pork with Cranberry Balsamic Sauce
I love this dish. We have it often for ourselves because it's a quick, weeknight meal, but it's also special enough to serve for company!

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