Julian Armstrong's Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

"She doesn't use recipes unless she's testing," says social worker Jane O'Brien of her mother, Julian Armstrong, food editor at The Gazette in Montreal. "She does it all by sight, and tastes as she goes along." Jane and her twin sister, Claire, both love this easy stuffed pork tenderloin, a dish that Julian grew up on, and one she learned to make watching her own mother cook. Serve with applesauce.

Pork Chops and Chutney

Cranberry Fruit Chutney

Fresh and tangy yet sweet enough to satisfy, this burnished red condiment pairs beguilingly with turkey, ham, goose and duck. Save some for pork loin roasts and chops, too.

Smiling Apple Pancakes

Autumn Harvest Granola

Don't let this long ingredient list fool you. Homemade granola takes only a few minutes to pull together before popping it into the oven. Use lightly greased kitchen shears as a quick and easy way to cut up dried fruit. 

Nut-Free Carrot Cake With Cinnamon Cream Cheese Icing

Raspberry Pecan Rugalah

Bodybuilder Cookies

Chris Rokosh of Calgary entered our Great Canadian Cookie Contest with these energy-inducing morsels. The surprise ingredient (Cheddar) intrigued us, but it was the delicious taste and crunch that won her first prize.

Applesauce Bran Muffins

Make your own applesauce or put it on the shopping list so you can make these moist, healthy snacks. Wrapped and frozen, big muffins like these make excellent quickie breakfasts and tuck very nicely into lunch bags.

Crunchy Gluten-Free Granola

This sweet granola is so addictive that you'll want it for snacking on anytime, not just for breakfast. The recipe is good for people who want to avoid gluten but can still tolerate oats. Look for “gluten-free” or “wheat free” labelling to ensure no cross-contamination.