Maple Mincemeat Turnovers

Maple syrup and maple-flavoured whisky liqueur bring a touch of Canada to this holiday classic. Individual turnovers make for easy entertaining. Freeze the unbaked turnovers and bake them straight from the freezer. If maple-flavoured whisky is unavailable, you can substitute brandy.

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.

Chocolate Mousse Nests

This adorable dessert is an elegant way to end your meal. You can find kataifi, a finely shredded pastry dough, in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern grocery stores, as well as many major grocery retailers—look for it next to the phyllo in the freezer section. To keep the nests crisp, fill them with mousse at the last minute. 

Golden Brandy Nut-Free Fruitcake

A look through past recipes revealed that we have never developed a nut-free fruitcake – so here it is. A jewel-like topping and variety of fruits ensures that no one will even notice that the nuts are missing.

Sugar Plum Cakes

These little cakes are a two-day project, but such a pleasant one, preparing fruit one day, the batter and baking the next.

Tropical White Christmas Cake

Exotic dried fruit makes this even more colourful than a traditional fruitcake.

Garlic Roast Chicken with Matzo Stuffing

Toasted whole wheat matzo gives this stuffing wonderful flavour and texture. If you have schmaltz (rendered chicken fat) on hand, substitute it for the oil in the stuffing for added flavour.

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!

Alsatian-Style Fruit and Nut Bread

Carrot Wedding Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Please everyone with this classic moist carrot cake with cream cheese frosting. It makes a most elegant wedding cake. A garnish of beautiful fresh flowers adds a splendid touch that's worthy of the occasion. Make one batch for the top tier of the wedding cake and a double batch for the bottom one.