Food

These easy-to-make cookies will stay intact, even during a rough road trip to Grandma's house.

Cut these adorable finger sandwiches into stars and other fanciful shapes -- or simple triangles if you're pressed for time.

These sweets feature an unbeatable flavor combination-orange and chocolate. You can also dip fresh strawberries with spectacular results.

This dip can look quite festive when served with only green and white vegetables, such as zucchini, jícama, asparagus, broccoli,...

Spoon this icing into plastic bags with one corner snipped out to make it easier to decorate cookies. It...

Our lighter version of this luscious bisque substitutes stock and milk for most of the heavy cream.

Although often confused with fruitcake, this classic Christmas dessert tastes more like a rich, dense spice cake. This version...

If you're willing to spring for cooked, shelled shrimp, this appetizer can be put together in just a few...

Use cookie cutters or let your child create free-form shapes using a butter knife. The only limit: his imagination!

Make squares of this super-fast fudge into mini-presents. Wrap them individually in tissue paper (lined with waxed paper) or, as...

Serve these sensational crisps with our eggplant dip or store-bought baba ghanoush.

This spicy spread goes great with Wonton Crisps or any plain cracker.

Wow guests with this crispy, cheesy potato dish that's easy enough to make for everyday meals as well.

This hearty dish looks beautiful on the plate -- and tastes even better.

These tasty crescents take a bit of extra time, but they're worth it. You can make and freeze them...

Dried fruit gives a subtle sweetness to this easy-to-make rice salad.

Serve this smoky spread on small pieces of black bread or crackers, garnished with fresh dill sprigs.

This dish is low in both calories and fat -- but so delicious your guests will never guess.

The tangy glaze on this pork roast adds flavor without fat, and the delicious curried fruit topping is a good-for-you...

These little mouthfuls are packed with flavour-and the biscuits can be made up to a month ahead and frozen. Then...

This side-dish version of bread pudding emerges crispy, crimson, and fragrant from the oven. Fresh rosemary sprigs add the...

This mixture adds lots of flavor with little effort. It would pair well with salmon or your favourite meat. You...

For true marmalade lovers, this traditional citrus combination is just the right gift.

Pour this chunky chutney into striking square jars, then use small Christmas stamps and metallic ink to create gift...

Mint Jelly sparkles like a jewel in a clear glass jar. Pack it in...

You can make this impressive main course in 30 minutes flat.

This rich cake can be made at the last minute before Christmas -- it doesn't need to mature, although...

Make plenty of these for your little artists to use as canvases.

This traditional gravy takes a little work, but it's worth it