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Cranberry Semifreddo with Toasted Almond Meringue

This almond-based dessert consists of 3 layers'a cranberry semifreddo, cranberry sorbet and crunchy toasted almond meringue.


Raspberry Almond Macaroons

These raspberry almond macaroons aren't the coconut macaroon you probably know. They're a light French sandwich cookie.


Cherry, Quark and Pumpernickel Trifle

These German-style trifles are made of hearty pumpernickel and fresh Quark cheese and flavoured with cherries.


Crispy Cinnamon Cookies

These crispy cinnamon cookies are wonderfully quick and easy to make.


Apple-Walnut Pancakes with Spelt

Bring your family together with homemade spelt pancakes that blend Canada's best flavours: sweet apples and real maple syrup.


Meaty Mushroom Chili

For chili lovers who don't like beans, here's a recipe that uses mushrooms instead to delicious effect.


Salmon Salad with Peas and Dill

High in protein and in flavour, this salmon salad is a refreshing take on fish and peas.


Crunchy Salad with Apples

The radish and apples give this salad a satisfying crunch. There's no need to peel apples; their skin contains useful...

Squash and Apple Soup

You can garnish this autumnal squash and apple pureed soup with very thin, unpeeled apple slices or with sliced green...


Vegan Apricot Creme Brulee

You can make this vegan apricot creme brulee dessert well ahead, but caramelize the sugar topping just before you serve...


Dairy-Free Chocolate Birthday Cake

For this ever-so-satisfying chocolate birthday cake, use the best bittersweet chocolate you can find. To keep the cake dairy-free, read...


Crusty French Loaves

This crusty French bread has a chewy crust and is soft inside, just the way Grandma used to make it.


Roasted Tomatoes with Garlic and Herbs

Although plum tomatoes take a long time to bake, they require very little attention. They'll keep for several days in...


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Cherry Chicken

This cherry chicken recipe calls for sour cherries, a potent source of antioxidants. Serve with spinach salad for a well-rounded...


Brioche Peanut Butter and Cherry Jam Sandwiches

Use frozen or fresh cherries and tart cherry juice to make the cherry jam for these classic peanut butter sandwiches....


Pears Grilled with Pecorino

Many cuisines have traditions of combining fruit with cheese. This recipe stems from the Tuscan combination of juicy pears with...


Carrot Cake with Light Cream Cheese Icing

Go ahead, take another bite. This carrot cake with light cream cheese icing is delicious, and really good for you!...

Double Raspberry Sorbet

Go ahead, raspberry lovers, take a bite. This velvety-smooth raspberry sorbet and rich sauce give you a double dose of...


Lemon Mousse with Strawberries

Sampling this lemon mousse with strawberries is like spooning up sunshine; the jewel-like layers of berries are an unexpected delight....


Mocha Ricotta Tiramisu

This delectable take on the popular Italian dessert includes the traditional sponge cakes soaked in coffee and liqueur for the...


Steamed Kumquat Honey Pudding

A pleasingly light yet traditional pudding for wintry days, this offers all the pleasure of a steamed pudding without unhealthy...


Peach and Berry Cobbler

Want to put big smiles on their faces? Bring this luscious dessert straight from the oven to the table. Dripping...


Tuna and Tomato Pizza

Add canned tuna to a good tomato sauce, spread it on a ready-made pizza base and you have a delicious,...

Double-Cheese Pizza Bites

What a delicious way to welcome your guests! These mini double-cheese pizza bites are loaded with fresh tomato slices, black...


Cinnamon Raisin Bread

This whole-wheat bread loaf studded with raisins tastes good plain or with a little light butter or margarine spread on...


Light Rye Bread

Rye flour is lower in gluten than wheat, so it produces a close-textured, moist loaf. Caraway seeds are a traditional...


Chinese-Style Lemon Chicken

A savoury lemon sauce seasoned with a hint of sesame tastes fabulous with tender chicken and crunchy Asian vegetables. Serve...


Spicy Chicken Tostadas

'Tostadas' comes from the Spanish word for toasted. These flat, crisply toasted corn tortillas can be topped with all sorts...


Roast Beef Tenderloin in Red Wine

Cancel those dinner reservations'you can make the kind of dinner you find in fine restaurants, and you don't have to...