Chicken Liver Mousse

Clarified butter not only seals the mousse in little pots (helping to extend shelf-life), but also adds another layer of luxuriousness to this creamy spread. Allow at least 24 hours for the flavours to develop.

Holiday Ornament Cake Pops

These easy no-bake cake pops make a great project for kids. Hit up your local bulk-food store for decorating sugar, dragées and sprinkles in assorted holiday colours. You’ll need 16 lollipop sticks—use them to also punch holes into a block of foam, then stand the cake pops upright once you get them onto the sticks for easy decorating.

Maple Mincemeat Turnovers

Maple syrup and maple-flavoured whisky liqueur bring a touch of Canada to this holiday classic. Individual turnovers make for easy entertaining. Freeze the unbaked turnovers and bake them straight from the freezer. If maple-flavoured whisky is unavailable, you can substitute brandy.

The Ultimate Crêpes

Master the (very simple!) art of crêpe-making and you've got endless possibilities, both savoury and sweet. The thin unleavened pancakes are an ideal base for everything from veggies and meat to fruit and chocolate.

Cider-Glazed Turkey

Thanksgiving wouldn't be Thanksgiving without the pièce de résistance. The best thing we love about this turkey recipe is the buttery cider glaze. 

Bison Meatballs With Cider Mustard Sauce

Bits of savoury bacon make lean bison meatballs extra indulgent. We use boxed beef stock instead of broth for a more concentrated, meaty flavour. If you like, substitute lean ground beef for the bison. To keep the meatballs warm throughout the party, place them in a small slow cooker set on low heat.

Alsatian-Style Fruit and Nut Bread

Sausage-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin With Creamy Mustard Sauce

Italian sausage and bread make a flavourful, moist stuffing. After rolling the pork, your hands will be dirty, so have the twine precut and ready to go.

Roast Turkey with Hazelnut Bread Stuffing

The Christmas feast. And what a feast! The best dinner of the year, the kind that everyone looks forward to, with turkey and trimmings. The crowning glory of Christmas dinner is a glorious bird. This one more than fills the bill with its crisp golden skin, rich brown gravy and well-seasoned stuffing crunchy with hazelnuts.

Corned Beef Cabbage Rolls With Cider Dijon Sauce

Think of this as a traditional boiled cabbage dinner wrapped in neat little parcels and bathed in a tangy, sweet sauce. To save prep time, pick up a chunk of corned beef at the deli.