Ham and Cheese Scalloped Potatoes

This is a recipe handed down in our family. The secret ingredient that most people will not guess is the condensed milk! Serve this with a green salad and you'll be a hit. Every Christmas Eve, all of our relatives visit our home for the festivities and to enjoy this special meal.

Vegetarian Chef's Salad

Avocados and chickpeas replace the deli ham in this vegetarian chef's salad, but the real treat is our creamy, savoury dressing that goes on top.

Grilled Cheese to Please

This is a grilled cheese sandwich you will never forget! Goes great along with a bowl of soup, or all on it's own. This recipe will take you back to that old childhood feeling of a good country meal cooked by Mom!

Tomato & Basil Spaghetti Frittata

Raclette Casserole

A Swiss dish, raclette is simply cheese melted by the fire then usually scraped onto potatoes. This delicious casserole version comes from The Raclette Restaurant in Toronto. Swiss-type cheeses, such as Emmenthal can be substituted for Oka cheese. If desired, add 1 cup (250 mL) cubed baked ham. Round out the meal with a tossed green salad, pickled gherkins and pearl onions.

Roast Turkey With Nutty Stuffing

If you have only one turkey recipe to get you through the holidays, this should be it. Originally published in The Canadian Living Christmas Book in 1993, this turkey recipe makes a moist, flavourful bird and yields a rich, mahogany gravy that is downright addictive. Pecans and prosciutto add richness to a delectable bread stuffing.

The Ultimate Crêpes

Master the (very simple!) art of crêpe-making and you've got endless possibilities, both savoury and sweet. The thin unleavened pancakes are an ideal base for everything from veggies and meat to fruit and chocolate.

Country Pâté

Seasoning is key to a good pâté. This recipe may seem to have a lot of salt, pepper and spices, but the flavours mellow as the pâté cures. Serve with Dijon mustard, baguette slices and cornichons for an authentic French experience.