Daniel's Favourite Pot Stickers

My dad is the family's official butcher and meat carver, expertly chopping barbecued duck and pork into bite-size pieces on his makeshift butcher block. When carving turkey, Dad (who loves his gadgets) always trusts his electric carving knife for what he insists is “even” slicing. That carving knife has been the butt of many jokes over the years, but using it has turned into tradition, and our turkey dinners would not be the same without it.

My mom would make Dad's favourite dumplings – called gao ji – to serve alongside a steaming bowl of congee or fried noodles. Traditionally these dumplings are pleated on one side, but we have eliminated this step to simplify the recipe. Enjoy them as is, or with a little soy sauce or Chinese red or black vinegar for dipping. You'll need at least 45 wrappers, and you can freeze any leftovers. – Irene Fong

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Apple pie is a fall favourite. Here, we've made the iconic comfort food even better with a combo of sweet and tart apples, plus our technique for a perfectly domed crust every time.

Parisian Lemon Tart

A hidden layer of decadent chocolate and a thyme-infused crust add surprising bursts of flavour to this twist on classic lemon meringue pie.

Citrus Éclairs

Mini Carrot Cake Trifles

Scrumptious layers of carrot cake, pineapple, candied walnuts and a luscious cream cheese custard make these tiny trifles a must-try for carrot cake lovers. Make them a day ahead and simply add the garnish before your guests arrive.

Good Morning Mimosa Doughnuts

These super-airy doughnuts are filled with a rich citrus cream and dipped in a delicate Champagne glaze.

Angel Food Cake with Strawberry-Rhubarb Compote

This light and airy cake is the perfect end to any summertime meal, especially with the divine combo of strawberries and rhubarb. 

Rhubarb Dream Cake

With its pink rhubarb top, this light and fluffy cake is almost too pretty to eat!  Almost!

 

Chocolate Gingerbread Cream Pie

This pie may have a lot of ingredients, but you'll likely find most of them in your pantry. Bonus: You can make the pie the night before and then keep it in your fridge until you're ready to beat the whipped cream topping and serve. Roll out the extra dough this recipe yields and cut it into shapes to add to your cookie tray.

Black Forest Pie

This modern take on crowd-pleasing Black Forest cake is the perfect ending to your holiday meal. Chocolate Christmas trees and a fluffy whipped cream topping transform this pie into a winter wonderland.