Curried Lentil Burgers with Coriander Yogurt

Even meat lovers won't miss the meat in these aromatic veggie burgers. Rice and lentils combine to make a complete protein, and the coriander yogurt is a refreshing topping. Try using basmati rice for a true South Asian flavour.

Cherry Chocolate Chunk Brownies

Sweet glacé cherries and vivid pink icing give these sumptuous brownies a nostalgic retro look. Make them a couple of days ahead, then spread on the fruity icing just before serving.

Invisible Cake

This French confection is called “invisible” because when baked, the thinly sliced apples seem to disappear into the batter.

Neapolitan Mostaccioli Cookies

Chocolate and Olive Oil Bundt Cake With Orange-Chocolate Sauce

This dairy-free cake, with its dense crumb and bold dark chocolate flavour, is the perfect ending to a Hanukkah dinner. If you don’t have a fancy-shaped Bundt pan, any 10-cup (2.5 L) Bundt pan will work.

Fanny Pack Trail Mix

For cross-country skiers or skaters, how about a new fanny pack with a high-energy trail mix?

White Bright Fruitcake

This cake doesn't have the regular fruitcake staying power and should be eaten within a week. If you can't find the individually packaged candied citron, lemon and orange peel, use 1 lb 2 oz (560 g) candied mixed peel.

Rustic Peach & Honey Tart

Granola Bowls

Serve these crunchy granola bowls filled with your favourite yogurt, fresh fruit and a drizzle of fragrant honey. Once cooled, these edible bowls are even sturdy enough to handle a scoop of ice cream, turning breakfast into dessert. This recipe is easily doubled to serve a crowd.

Date and Nut Torte With Toffee Sauce

This dense date and nut cake is a twist on British sticky toffee pudding, and it's topped with a luscious caramel sauce that is dead-simple to make. Matzo cake meal is Passover-friendly; look for it in the kosher section, near the matzo farfel.