Blomidon Inn Appel Taart

This winning dessert from the Blomidon Inn in Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley celebrates one of the region's chief products: apples. Wedges are served with whipped cream and toasted sliced almonds. (From "Fruit Divine" in the November 2005 issue of Canadian Living Magazine.)

Lemon & Sage Fettuccine

Carne Asada Tacos With Avocado Cilantro Crema

Carrot Cake with Maple Cream Cheese Icing

Pork Roast in Onion Gravy

Tender pork simmered in a rich onion gravy is a perfect match for mashed potatoes any night of the week. You can easily substitute a boneless pork loin roast if you like; just reduce the cooking time to five hours.

Lima Bean and Lamb Stew

There are a lot of spices in this stew, but don't be alarmed. Together they offer a taste right out of North Africa, where the traditional spice blend, ras el hanout, can combine up to 50 different spices. Serve over couscous or rice.

Hunter-Style Venison Meatloaf

You can make this meatloaf with ground venison, moose, elk or bison. Red wine gives it a traditional rich and fruity flavour, while the gin adds a touch of juniper berry flavour and rounds out the spicing. Serve with Roasted Sweet Onions.

Spiced Pecan Bourbon Tart

A twist on classic pecan pie, this tart has an easy pat-in crust and is lip-smackingly good with or without the bourbon. Serve with whipped cream.

Vietnamese Lettuce Cups

This make-ahead saut? pork appetizer is colourful, and the lettuce cups make it fun to eat.

Almond Chai Cookies

Ground chai tea and some additional ground chai spices give these buttery almond cookies a subtle, pleasing flavour. Find loose-leaf chai tea in bulk food stores or specialty tea shops. In a pinch, empty a tea bag or two to get the proper amount.