Undertones of molasses blend with overtones of ginger for a classic flavour in this delicate cake. Serve with whipped cream.
Tender Brussels sprouts in a cheesy sauce is an easy make-ahead dish.
Fully ripened cheese and good-quality wine make for the best fondue. Kirsch, or cherry eau-de-vie, is the most traditional flavouring, but plum eau-de-vie (pruneau or Slivovitz) or apple brandy, such as Calvados, is also recommended.
Tired of potatoes? Try this delicious twist on your family's favourite veggie with dinner tonight.
Transform leftover pumpkin purée into a speedy five-ingredient dessert that's sure to become your full-fledged fall obsession.
Leeks prepared with butter and cream make a luxurious complement to delicate scallops. Serve leeks and scallops with steamed rice for a balanced meal. You can substitute large shrimp for the scallops if you prefer.
Dried Calimyrna figs are golden, subtly sweet and a good source of fibre, but any dried fig will work. Wheat germ naturally contains fat that can go rancid if left at room temperature for long periods, so it's best stored in an airtight container in the freezer.
Canadians have always loved cakes. In fact, one Victorian immigrant described Canada as the "land of cakes." There were cakes to eat with preserves, with sherry, with tea ... and for a picnic, a showy cake dusted with icing sugar.
This rich, family-size popover could be made with another good melting cheese, such as Canadian Fontina, or a combination of cheeses to augment the flavour. Instead of the packaged frozen spinach, you can use 1 lb (500 g) fresh spinach, blanched, drained and chopped.
