Special Chocolate Shortbread

Melted chocolate helps kick in superb chocolate flavour. Try the chocolate dough in the classic way below; or try it with added toasted pecans, crystallized ginger or white chocolate chips; or, best of all, mound it into rounds and top each with a chunk of chocolate nougat.

Chocolate Caramel Pecan Clusters

Indian Spiced Beef Koftas

Roast Vegetable Medley

White Chocolate Ginger Buttons

Just a pinch of cinnamon takes white chocolate to even greater heights of flavour. It also acts as a delicious counterpoint to the gingery spice of these cookies, which are perfectly crispy on the outside and delectably chewy on the inside.

Chocolate Hazelnut Tassies

These tiny tarts feature tender pastry and rich chocolate filling — as good as candy!

Ultimate Party Meatballs

Pecan-Crusted Grilled Chicken

Executive chef Linda Hatt's special touch is the not-too-sweet red currant glaze she drizzles over the crusted chicken.

Cherry Pistachio Thumbprints

A dollop of red cherry jam makes these buttery shortbread cookies perfect for the holidays. Pistachios deliver a pleasing outer crunch.

Everything Good About Nova Scotia Fall Fruit Chutney

This chutney is excellent with the turkey, of course, but also with pork, chicken, grilled meat and cheese.