Holiday Hermits

Hermits are lightly spiced soft fruit-and-nut cookies. You can replace the pistachios with chopped walnuts, almonds or pecans, and the cranberries with Thompson or golden raisins. To expose more of the pistachio's green, vigorously rub the shelled nuts in a towel before chopping.

Classic Chili Sauce

Our retro version of this chili sauce, which first appeared in our November 1990 issue, called for canned tomatoes; here, we've used fresh instead for an intensified taste. To strike the perfect balance between sweet and spicy, you may want to add more sugar, depending on how sweet the tomatoes are.

Pineapple-Mustard Glazed Ham with Caramelized Pineapple

This dish doubles easily for a larger group.

Vegetarian Lasagna

This is a great dish to serve at a party, even non-vegetarians will love it!

Puerto Rican-Style Olive Rice

Garlic Soup with Parmesan Croutons

The abundance of garlic might intimidate you, but just remember that roasting develops its nutty, caramelized flavour.

Brown Butter Spice Cookies

Browning the butter adds a deep, nutty aroma to the filling.

Ginger Spice Bundt Cake with Brown Sugar Sauce

Be sure to use eggs and buttermilk at room temperature for a fine and delicate crumb. Serve with whipped cream.

Fresh and Cheesy Zucchini Lasagna

A healthy twist on a hearty dinnertime classic.

Lime & Cilantro Grilled Lobster Tails