RECIPES Dish up these delicious recipes
and elegant edible gifts
Maple syrup squares

Once you've tried one, you can't say no to a second

Sausage and raisin stuffing

The secret to our recipe is raisin bread. Because it’s already so flavourful and moist, we needed to add only a few extra ingredients

Chocolate mint thins

These minty treats are not only pretty, but fun to make

Maple-carrot soup

Baby carrots make for a quick-cooking base in this maple-syrup-and-Dijon-spiked starter

Rugelach (chocolate walnut pastries)

Go ahead, eat them warm. We won’t tell

Sesame green beans and bok choy

This recipe is inspired by a traditional French side dish that’s made with lettuce and peas. Our modern version has all of its crunch

Quintessentially Canadian Nanaimo bars

Everyone’s an expert when it comes to a classic like this

Mashed potatoes with parmesan and scallions

Our incredibly creamy, cheesy mash tastes delish as is, so there’s no need for time-consuming gravy

Baked apple squares

These freeze beautifully, and thaw in minutes

Hot peppers and peas

With just three ingredients, this recipe is a cinch to pull together

Spiced turkey breasts

Roasting a big bird can be daunting, so try turkey breasts instead for the quickest Christmas main you’ve ever made

Cranberry-mincemeat pie

We’ve replaced a time-consuming homemade crust with store-bought puff pastry, to rave reviews. We also added tart cranberries

Crisp gingerbread with pecans

Thin, crispy and spicy - this is one sophisticated gingerbread cookie

Tipsy sugar plums

Not only are these rum-soaked treats mixed completely in a food processor, but no cooking is needed, and they keep well for months

Almond snowballs

These will melt in your mouth. And you can tuck a chocolate in the centre if you like

Coconut apricot icebox cookies

These are so crunchy, chewy and super coconutty, they've never lasted long in the test kitchen

Pucker-up squares

These get their kick from orange, lemon and lime. They're not super sweet, so the fruits' tang shines through

Festive brownie cookies

Rum-soaked fruit fancies up this classic

Classic gingerbread cookies

Crisp and sweetly spiced, these are the ultimate gingerbread cookies -- at least we think so!

Christmas spiced walnuts

A personalized nut mixture makes a great gift!

Christmas in the city

A holiday drink for you and yours

Jason Parsons's Wine And Cheese Party

As Jason Parsons reveals there are lots of different options at a wine and cheese party. Among them, fondue!

Michael Bonacini's Cocktail Party

Everyone loves finger food, and these tasty selections from Michael Bonacini will be a hit at your holiday party.

Massimo Capra's Tapas

Massimo Capra prepares a variety of Spanish-style tapas, perfect for a holiday get-together.

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