Pastitsio Goes Light

This is the Greek variation of lasagna, made with less fuss and less fat, too. It's great for company — make it the day before, then pop it in the oven. Serve with a light green salad tossed with a sun-dried tomato vinaigrette.

Fig, Pancetta & Sage-Stuffed Roast Chicken

Cauliflower and Brussels Sprouts Gratin

There's no need to trim the outer leaves of the brussels sprouts because they will fall or pull off easily when you trim and cut the sprouts in half.

Pumpkin Gingerbread Cake With Caramel Sauce

Calling all ginger lovers! This festive cake deliciously covers ginger from every angle, from fresh to ground to the pièce de résistance – an attractive crystallized ginger garnish.

Steamed Pumpkin Pudding with Brown Sugar Sauce

Sticky date pudding gets a makeover using pumpkin purée. Be sure to use pure pumpkin purée instead of pumpkin pie filling.

Ultimate Macaroni and Cheese

If comfort food is what you're after, nothing beats a generous helping of creamy, oozy mac and cheese. This recipe is the yummiest version – and the only one you'll ever need.

Oatmeal Walnut Cookies With Maple Icing & Mini Eggs

These adorable bird’s nest cookies are delectable on their own, but topped with maple icing and chocolate eggs? Even better!

Mini Pumpkin Cakes

Pumpkin purée keeps these cute cakes moist and gives them a rich flavour. Freeze any leftover pumpkin in resealable plastic bags and break off pieces to add to smoothies or stir into curries.

Vegetable Pot Pies

These rich and elegant individual pot pies feature tender, flavourful asparagus and are crowned with a fluffy potato topping in lieu of pastry. Trim or snap off the fibrous ends of the asparagus to make sure the tenderest pieces end up in the pies. Serve with a simple green salad.

Eggnog Mousse Cake with Mandarin Mincemeat Sauce

Traditional holiday flavours get dressed up for this new presentation.