Gluten-Free Fruity Oat Muffins

These muffins are big on flavour and sure to entice even those who have no trouble with gluten. Play around with the fruit: Try dried blueberries, strawberries, raspberries or chopped apricots. People with gluten sensitivity or celiac disease should not buy dried fruit or nuts from bulk bins, since the products may be cross-contaminated with gluten-containing ingredients from another bin. (People often use the same scoop in different bins.) It is best to buy sealed containers.

Cranberry Coffee Cake With Almond Streusel

Sweet-tart cranberries add something special and festive to this cake. You can switch up the almonds with walnuts, pecans or hazelnuts, or go totally nut-free with large-flake rolled oats.

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.

Sugared Pecan Fudge Squares

Each layer of these bars is a delicious treat on its own; together, they become the star of any goodie tray. To make them gluten-free, be sure to use oat flour that's labelled as such. If you choose not to use pasteurized egg whites, whisk a fresh egg white until frothy and measure out one tablespoon.

Pulled Molasses Taffy

Two people can have fun twisting and pulling this golden hard candy. Work fast while the taffy is still soft.

Pear, Yogurt & Granola Muffins

These mouth-watering muffins are not only moist and sweet, but they’ve also got serious crunch!

Cabbage and White Bean Soup with Cheddar Cheese Muffins

Serve this wonderful satisfying soup for the main course and finish with a green salad. Perfect for casual entertaining! And the good news is that this meal is elegant, yet easy on the budget!

Cottage Cheese Chocolate Banana Bread

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.

Beer-Battered Corn Dogs

To serve this fairground treat as a fun appetizer, cut the hotdogs into four or six pieces and serve with ballpark mustard as a dip. You can find nitrate-free hotdogs in the organic section of the grocery store or at specialty food shops. You will need about 1/4-inch (5 mm) thick wooden skewers, cut in 6-inch (15 cm) lengths.