Sugar Cookie Place Cards

Use royal icing to write each guest's name on a personalized cookie place card—a great takeaway gift for holiday parties. Make easy stands for an upright design, or lay the place cards flat on the table and save the extra dough for later.

Bakewell Tart

Moist, almond-flavoured sponge with a tangy layer of jam and soft, buttery pastry makes this traditional tart a wonderful treat served warm or cold.

Some say the Bakewell tart (or pudding, to give it its original name) was created by accident when, in 1820, a cook poured egg mixture on top of jam, making a tart instead of a pudding. However, other sources say it hails from a 15th-century dish called "flathon," which was either a rich custard over a candied-fruit base, or made with ground almonds, sugar and spice. In its birthplace, Bakewell, you'll still find it sold under the name "pudding."

Pumpkin Spice Cake with Hazelnut Buttercream

Christmas Light Sugar Cookies

We've added a little Christmas-light flair to this classic holiday treat that fully celebrates the spirit of the festive season. If you prefer gingerbread, check out our Christmas Light Gingerbread Cookies. 

Steamed Pumpkin Pudding with a Brown Sugar Sauce

With all the flavours of pumpkin pie, this moist pudding, served warm with a gooey brown sugar sauce, is a true crowd-pleaser. Steaming is easier than you think!

Roast Turkey With Nutty Stuffing

If you have only one turkey recipe to get you through the holidays, this should be it. Originally published in The Canadian Living Christmas Book in 1993, this turkey recipe makes a moist, flavourful bird and yields a rich, mahogany gravy that is downright addictive. Pecans and prosciutto add richness to a delectable bread stuffing.

Gift Tag Cookies

Once the cookies are completely dry, slip them into cellophane sleeves (to keep them fresh and ready to eat), tie with pretty ribbon and attach to gifts.

Sage Butter Turkey with Shallot Sausage Stuffing

Whole fresh sage leaves tucked under the skin show through when the skin turns translucent, golden and crisp. Because of its intensity, dried sage is best for the Sage Butter.

Christmas Light Gingerbread Cookies

Brighten up your holiday season with these colourful Christmas light cookies, complete with royal icing and candy-coated chocolate candies. If you prefer the classic sugar cookie, check out our Christmas Light Sugar Cookies.