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Lavender Earl Grey Shorties

These light and delicious spring treats pair perfectly with tea or coffee.

Mini Egg Shortbread Cookies

These melt-in-your-mouth shortbreads can be prepared up to two weeks in advance for your gathering and they will still taste...


Carrot Dump Cake

"Because our family adores carrot cake, I experimented to find an easy way to make it so we could enjoy...


Vertical Carrot Cake

"This vertical spin on a cherished classic is packed with spices and sure to impress. The brown butter cream cheese...


Coffee Mug Molten Chocolate Cake

There is nothing quite as satisfying as warm chocolate cake. The following recipe from America’s Test Kitchen is fool-proof and...


Cheese Crispies

"For years I’ve taken these crispy, crunchy snacks to work. They get high marks from everybody in the teachers lounge."...


Soft Beer Pretzels

"I'm always looking for new ways to combine fun flavours, and what goes together better than beer and pretzels? Not...


Gougeres

"I brought the recipe for these gougeres back from a trip to Nice, France. The original called for Gruyere cheese,...

Gingerbread with Fig-Walnut Sauce

"I experimented with aniseed this past holiday season and fell in love with the licorice flavour. It really enhances the...


Thyme Roasted Turkey

"It's easy for flavours to get lost when using too many seasonings together. When in doubt, a simple combination of...


Baked French Toast

"Any day is special when Mom makes one of her French toast recipes, like this do-ahead baked version." —Jill Baughman,...


Oma’s Apfelkuchen (Grandma’s Apple Cake)

"My husband’s German family calls this Oma’s apfelkuchen, which translates to 'Grandma’s apple cake.' They’ve been sharing the recipe for...


Sheet-Pan Chipotle-Lime Shrimp Bake

"I like to make this seafood dinner for company because it tastes amazing but takes very little effort to throw...

Lacy Brandy Snaps

"These cream-filled crisps are the perfect sweet treat. Include them on a holiday cookie platter or serve at the end...


Maple Walnut Cake

"This maple-flavoured cake with candied walnuts honours my grandpa, who made maple syrup." —Lori Fee, Middlesex, New York


Decadent Chocolate Crepe Cake

"No other dessert has wowed family and friends the way this stunning crepe cake did the first time I made...


Spring Sausage Eggs Benedict

This take on the classic eggs benedict by Chef Paul Lillakas features waffle iron hash browns, over easy eggs and...


Chocolate & Banana Peel Cake

"This cake highlights the classic flavour combination of chocolate, bananas, and peanut butter, except that no bananas are used—just banana...


Hoka Cheesecake

"The Hoka Cheesecake, named for a beloved local theater, is pretty addicting. It's one of the first recipes I learned...


Cheddar-Pecan Crisps

"Lots of holiday treats are sweet. For a change of pace, I fill goodie bags with my cheese crackers. The...


Pineapple Coconut Upside-Down Cake

"This pineapple coconut upside-down cake is one of my favorites! The tropical flavours remind me of being on vacation with...


Black Forest Panettone Pudding

"My chocolate-cherry bread pudding uses Panettone, the holiday bread people often receive but aren't sure how to use. I make...

Hasselback Sweet Potatoes

"My family and friends love the warm, inviting flavours of the luscious citrus butter, smooth cream cheese, sweet dates, fresh...


Pineapple Coconut Tassies

"These cookies may sound and look fancy, but they're rather easy to make. Their simplicity makes them an ideal choice...


Grilled Ribeyes with Browned Garlic Butter

"Use the smoke of the grill to flavour the ribeyes, then pass them with garlicky butter for a standout entree...


Jamie Oliver’s Greens Mac ‘N’ Cheese

Leek, broccolini & spinach, toasted almond topping.


French Christmas Macarons

Even decorated simply—a sprinkle of sugar, a drizzle of icing—these stylish beauties will be the showstoppers on any cookie tray....


Chocolate-Strawberry Pretzel Cookies

Who would ever guess how good pretzels are in cookies?