Garlicky Prime Rib and Rosemary Rack of Pork

Think big when you're entertaining this summer and grill a succulent roast of beef or pork to satisfy a crowd. Just close the lid on a herb-and-garlic-coated roast and entice guests with intoxicating aromas as it cooks slowly over indirect heat. For the rack of pork, buy an eight-rib roast; have your butcher chine (remove the backbone) or saw between the ribs for easy carving.

Bourbon, Banana and Coconut French Toast

Coating crowd-pleasing French toast in coconut gives it a delicious tropical flavour and a fun crunch. Firm bananas that are not overly ripe hold their shape well when cooked; save riper, speckled ones for banana bread.

Hamantaschen

Hamantaschen (also called Haman's Ears in Israel, or Haman's Hat in North America ) are filled triangular cookies baked especially for Purim, a joyous Jewish festival celebrating the overthrow of the evil Haman. Children don costumes and deliver gifts of food, such as these cookies, to family and friends. The cookies are delicious, so even if you aren't celebrating Purim, make some to share.

Tiramisu-Style Cheesecake

Our holiday-worthy version of iconic Italian tiramisu is a fabulous cheesecake that features the traditional flavours with show-stopping new looks.

Speculoos & Blueberry Ice Cream Cake

Classic Chocolate Souffle

Timing is everything when it comes to soufflé success and a few minutes either way in the oven can matter. An optimum melt-in-your-mouth soufflé has a slight jiggle and a
centre that oozes seductively when spooned open.

Chocolate Hazelnut Layer Cake

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

Our Best Black Forest Cake

Panettone

High-domed golden panettone is the traditional Christmas dessert bread all over Italy and in every Italo-Canadian community. Lavish with golden raisins, citrus peel, eggs and butter, it epitomizes the richness and generosity of the season.

Chocolate Soufflés with Amaretto Crème Anglaise

If you're looking to amaze dinner guests with an impressive dessert, soufflés are just the trick. Since height is the sign of a successful soufflé, always serve them straight out of the oven, before their tops have a chance to settle. Serve a shot glass of crème anglaise to each guest so they can pour it in after opening the soufflé with a spoon.