Cream Cheese Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies

Gingerbread overload? There's no such thing! These soft, chewy ginger-spiced thumbprints are filled with a tangy cream cheese icing for the ultimate holiday treat. A sprinkling of chopped crystallized ginger gives the cookies an added festive touch.

Piri-Piri Chicken Dumplings

Ginger and Coconut Rugelach

Crystallized ginger and shredded coconut add a delightful twist to this traditional Jewish cookie. The savoury cream cheese dough complements the sweet jam filling, which caramelizes nicely as the pastries bake.

Turkey Dumplings with Bean Sprout Salad

Cranberry, Almond and Fig Biscotti

Dip the biscotti in either dark or white chocolate to make these cookies extra delicious. 

Quick Cassoulet Stew

This hearty French stew (named after the earthenware pot that it's traditionally cooked in) normally takes hours to prepare. Using canned beans and chicken thighs (instead of the usual duck confit) allows you to get it on the table in just minutes!

Sweet Ricotta Crostata

Scented with lemon, orange and cinnamon, this rich tart is best cut into thin little pieces.

Macadamia Milk Chocolate Biscotti

This is a recipe from Lynn Lilje of Surrey, B.C. You can also use white chocolate or semisweet chocolate chips. For a festive touch, add 1/2 cup (125 mL) candied fruit to the dough. Or dip one end of each cookie into melted milk chocolate then sprinkle with dark chocolate or sliced nuts.

Sublime Brownies and Bourbon Sauce Sundaes

Brownies are everyone's favourite. We've just added a little twist of ice cream and a heavenly bourbon sauce.

Cranberry Shortcakes

The sweet-tart cranberry almond compote is tamed by the fluffy richness of the biscuits. For a twist, instead of topping the compote with a dollop of lightly sweetened whipped cream, try cr?me fra?che or whipped mascarpone. Toast almonds in a skillet over medium heat, shaking the pan often, for about 5 minutes, while the cranberry mixture is cooking.