Need a change from the traditional holiday rum ball? These boozy bites will fill the bill. The bourbon flavour mellows as the candies stand, so they're even better the day after you make them. Naturally, you can substitute rum for bourbon, if you like.
Carrot cake is a favourite with its all-important cream cheese icing, but the addition of crystallized ginger takes it up a notch.
These crescent-shaped cookies of German origin are elegant with a drizzle of chocolate. Or dip half in chocolate or dust with icing sugar.
Full of cranberries and bananas, this bread deliciously balances tart and sweet.
Depart from the tried and true with Elizabeth Baird's dark cake studded with dried cherries. Keep it for a special occasion and serve in thin wedges along with ice cream drizzled with kirsch or chocolate liqueur.
This salad boasts fall's most nutritious colours: orange squash, red cranberries, green rapini and brown rice. Put all these colours together for a salad packed with vitamin C, antioxidants and calcium.
The pomegranate syrup is simple to make and you can use the extra to drizzle over desserts, cheeses and grilled meats. If it becomes too thick, just loosen it with a few drops of warm water.
This nutty cheese ball is always a crowd-pleaser, is easy to throw together and can be made the day before! The garlic toasted pita chips make it even more delicious.