Carrie's Bread Maker Bread

Life on Gordon's Indian Reserve in Saskatchewan in the 1950's was not easy for Carrie Sheen, the eldest of 5 Cree girls, but drawing on memories of her grandmother has helped her grow into a compassionate member of her community. With residential school behind her, she has reconciled the lost years by baking healthy bread, and enjoying it with lots of butter.

From: NFB.ca/bread

Mini Pumpkin Tarts

These single-serving-size pumpkin pies are a fun and easy-to-assemble take on the classic Thanksgiving dessert. Make a double batch for a large crowd and watch them disappear!

Pumpkin Praline Tiramisu

This twist on an Italian classic combines lightly spiced layers of creamy mascarpone cheese and citrus-flavoured ladyfinger cookies in an everyday baking dish. Top with praline dust just before serving so that it keeps its crunch.

Classic Pumpkin Pie With Yogurt Whipped Cream

Draining pumpkin purée maximizes its flavour, eliminates excess water and makes a thick, luxurious filling. 

Spiced Pumpkin Layer Cake with Chocolate Icing

This stunning layer cake will make an extraordinary ending to any Thanksgiving meal. Your guests will love the unique combination of spiced pumpkin cake and rich, buttery chocolate icing.

Tasty Tourtière Turnovers

Smoked Trout Cakes With Lemon Mayo and Swiss Chard Kimchi

This quick version of kimchi packs the spicy-and-salty umami punch of the real thing—and is delightful served on these two-bite fish cakes with a tart mayo.

Double Chocolate Hot Cross Buns

A combination of our two favourite Easter treats, hot cross buns with chocolate are extra delicious. Purists, worry not—we’ve also included the option to add dried fruit!

Lemongrass Pork Tenderloin With Stir-Fried Quinoa

White rice and fatty pork chops are replaced with protein-packed quinoa and lean pork tenderloin in this twist on a Vietnamese favourite. Daikon radish has a very pungent aroma, but its crunchy sweetness works well when pickled. If it's not your thing, you can substitute the same amount of carrot. This recipe is a great way to use up leftover quinoa; if you don't have any on hand, make it ahead and spread it out on a large rimmed baking sheet to cool quickly.

Chocolate Hazelnut Layer Cake

Sumptuous and sophisticated, crunchy chocolate hazelnut spread gives our layered cake a subtle nutty crunch and a glossy, lush frosting.