Holiday

Almond-Filled Stollen

"I’ve been making this during the holiday season for nearly 50 years. When we flew to Alaska one year to...


Italian Holiday Cookies

"Many of our holiday traditions centre around the foods my mother made while I was growing up. These cookies, which...


Marzipan Yule Logs

"For an extra-special treat at Christmastime, I shape these little candies using homemade almond paste. The chocolate-coated logs have cute...


Baked Cranberry Pudding

"This is an old-fashioned pudding that's a cranberry lover's delight. Serve warm topped with whipped cream for an elegant look,...


Upside-Down Fruitcake

"I get tired of people bad-mouthing holiday fruitcakes. It's one of my favorite holiday flavours and I look forward to...


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...


Mint Swirl Fudge Cake

"Mint pairs with a silky, mild chocolate flavour for this colourful, beautiful cake that will be the talk of the...


Incredible Coconut Cake

"I found this coconut cake recipe in a newspaper many years ago and modified it to suit my taste. This...

Italian Cream Cheese Cake

"Buttermilk makes every bite of this awesome Italian cream cheese cake recipe moist and flavourful. I rely on this recipe...


Holiday Ambrosia Cake

"This is from an old recipe that came to me as a typical fruitcake. I added pineapple, coconut and pineapple...


Grandma’s Molasses Fruitcake

"This dense, dark, moist fruitcake was my grandmother's recipe. The flavour just gets better and better as it sits in...


Best Red Velvet Cake

"It's just not Christmas at our house until this festive cake appears. This is different from other red velvet cake...


Grandma’s Christmas Cake

"One bite of this old-fashioned spice cake will bring back memories. Loaded with raisins and nuts, it tastes extra special...


Sage & Prosciutto Pinwheels

"I love, love, love to make appetizers and I especially like this recipe because I can make the rolls ahead,...


Party Cheese Bread

"You can't go wrong with this recipe. The cheesy, butter bread is so simple to make but the taste is...


Sweet Potato Crostini

"For party time, I turn this sweet potato side dish into an appetizer by serving it on slices of a...


Hot Spinach Spread with Pita Chips

"Warm and cheesy, this spread is absolutely scrumptious served on toasted pita wedges. Its colourful appearance makes a stunning addition...

Mini Mac & Cheese Bites

"Young relatives were coming for a Christmas party, so I wanted something fun for them to eat. Instead, the adults...


Best Ever Stuffed Mushrooms

"At party time, I bring out a platter of my easy stuffed mushrooms. I like to make mine with reduced-fat...


Parmesan-Pretzel Crisps

"I love this recipe because I usually have the ingredients on hand and it is so easy to prepare. It's...


Cranberry Cream Cheese Spread

"This festive dip is a snap to make, taking only 10 minutes from start to finish. Thanks to its hint...


Almond-Bacon Cheese Crostini

"For a change from the usual toasted tomato appetizer, try this baked crostini recipe. If you like, slice the baguette...


Swiss Mushroom Loaf

"I'm always prepared for recipe requests when I serve this outstanding stuffed loaf. It's excellent not only as an appetizer...

Roasted Turkey with Maple Cranberry Glaze

"I prepare turkey with a taste of Canada in mind. The sweet maple flavour comes through even in the breast...


Marinated Thanksgiving Turkey

"My family enjoys this Thanksgiving turkey because it cooks up tender, tasty and golden brown. Build up flavour by marinating...


Make-Ahead Turkey and Gravy

"Ease the holiday time crunch with a make-ahead turkey recipe that's ready to serve when you are. It's a great...


Thyme Roasted Turkey

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


Happy Orange Turkey

"Here’s the perfect centrepiece for your Thanksgiving feast. Champagne and oranges flavour this special bird that will become one of...


Maple-Sage Brined Turkey

"When the leaves start turning, it’s turkey time at our house. We use maple-sage brine to help brown the bird...