| RECIPES | Dish up these delicious recipes and elegant edible gifts |
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Maple syrup squares
Once you've tried one, you can't say no to a second |
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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 |
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Chocolate mint thins
These minty treats are not only pretty, but fun to make |
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Maple-carrot soup
Baby carrots make for a quick-cooking base in this maple-syrup-and-Dijon-spiked starter |
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Rugelach (chocolate walnut pastries)
Go ahead, eat them warm. We won’t tell |
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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 |
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Quintessentially Canadian Nanaimo bars
Everyone’s an expert when it comes to a classic like this |
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Mashed potatoes with parmesan and scallions
Our incredibly creamy, cheesy mash tastes delish as is, so there’s no need for time-consuming gravy |
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Baked apple squares
These freeze beautifully, and thaw in minutes |
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Hot peppers and peas
With just three ingredients, this recipe is a cinch to pull together |
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Spiced turkey breasts
Roasting a big bird can be daunting, so try turkey breasts instead for the quickest Christmas main you’ve ever made |
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Cranberry-mincemeat pie
We’ve replaced a time-consuming homemade crust with store-bought puff pastry, to rave reviews. We also added tart cranberries |
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Crisp gingerbread with pecans
Thin, crispy and spicy - this is one sophisticated gingerbread cookie |
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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 |
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Almond snowballs
These will melt in your mouth. And you can tuck a chocolate in the centre if you like |
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Coconut apricot icebox cookies
These are so crunchy, chewy and super coconutty, they've never lasted long in the test kitchen |
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Pucker-up squares
These get their kick from orange, lemon and lime. They're not super sweet, so the fruits' tang shines through |
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Festive brownie cookies
Rum-soaked fruit fancies up this classic |
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Classic gingerbread cookies
Crisp and sweetly spiced, these are the ultimate gingerbread cookies -- at least we think so! |
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Christmas spiced walnuts
A personalized nut mixture makes a great gift! |
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Christmas in the city
A holiday drink for you and yours |
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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! |
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Michael Bonacini's Cocktail Party
Everyone loves finger food, and these tasty selections from Michael Bonacini will be a hit at your holiday party. |
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Massimo Capra's Tapas
Massimo Capra prepares a variety of Spanish-style tapas, perfect for a holiday get-together. |
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CityLine.ca Holiday Gift Guide:
Anthony Sedlak’s Gifts For The Home Cook |



























