Slow Cooker Mini Orange and Ginger Cheesecakes

This simple method for cooking cheesecake means a less-fussy water bath and no cracked tops. Lining the underside of the slow cooker lid with paper towels keeps the moist heat in while also preventing condensation from dripping onto the cakes. If you use canning jars, these individual cakes are easy to take to a dinner party; just screw on the lids, tote them in a cooler and garnish before serving. Cost: $1.60/serving

Grapefruit and Mandarin Trifle

Ladyfingers make a great stand-in for cake in this citrus-flavoured trifle. We call for limoncello, but you can substitute any other citrus-flavoured liqueur, if you prefer.

Flourless Chocolate, Guinness and Whiskey Cake

Cap off your Irish pub-night feast with this boozy brownie cake. It combines the best spirits and beer the Emerald Isle has to offer with the irresistible richness of dark chocolate.

Sour Cherry Trifle

This is the ultimate make-ahead dessert – it is best served the next day. Buy the sponge cake from your local bakery; they'll have it on hand in the freezer.

Pink Grapefruit Shortbread Squares

Lemon Meringue Pie

This sweet-tart dessert is a sure harbinger of spring.

The Pineapple Grill Asian Braised Short Ribs

Savour tantalizing Hawaiian cuisine and its exciting blend of Pan-Pacific influences with our "Aloha, Hawaii" collection of recipes in the March 2007 issue of Canadian Living magazine.

The Pineapple Grill in Kapalua, Maui, is a woodsy, beautiful restaurant situated on the Kapalua Resort. This is one of executive chef Ryan Luckey's signature dishes, adapted for your kitchen.

Hearty Italian Pot Roast

To get that rich, dark sauce, it's best to brown the meat before braising. The process takes a little time, but it layers in the flavour. Adding cocoa powder enriches the dish, too. 

Pear and Walnut Baklava

This crisp, fresh take on the Greek and Turkish dessert is perfect for serving with tea or coffee. Always taste the nuts before adding them to recipes, as their natural oils can cause them to turn rancid quite quickly. Our favourite trick? Stash them away in the freezer to prolong their shelf life.

Mini S'Mores Trifles

Dig into layers of graham crumbs, rich chocolate pudding and light, tangy yogurt cream—plus, of course, marshmallows!