My Favourite Things

About the Book

This book is a collection of memories from wonderful times with family and friends. Preparing for a celebration is the anticipation of fond memories, laughing and enjoying each other’s company. Many of the recipes in Parise’s first cookbook are great for casual dinners and informal get-togethers with easy to use ingredients. You will have time to connect with your guests instead of spending all your time in the kitchen. Whether it be the Pumpkin Cupcakes with Maple Cream Cheese Icing, which held the candle for John Born’s 50th birthday surprise, Seared Scallops with Lemon Garlic Butter enjoyed every New Year’s Eve, or the Butternut Squash with Gorgonzola, a staple at every family Christmas dinner, you will be delighted with the results. Parise has even included a few of her favourite preserves, which her husband Jim professes to be ‘the best jams in the world’, and her granddaughter’s summertime dessert, Emma’s Double Decker Ice Cream Cake, demonstrating the passion for food and creativity at a young age. Much thought and love has gone into the recipes created in this book and the beautiful colour pictures capture the essence of an amazing culinary adventure.

About the Author

Parise Milligan has always had a passion for cooking. With basic training at Cornell University and Humber College, she has taken that knowledge and developed a true talent for meal preparation and entertaining. Her inspirations have come from family, friends and the environment around her. Her mother is talented and always had time to teach Parise in the kitchen. She enjoys creating memories with family and friends around food that is created from the heart. Living in the Niagara Peninsula for the past 30 years, she is inspired by the endless bounty of fresh local harvests. Parise believes that food tastes better when enjoyed with family and friends.