For extra flavour, add a slice of lemon, a celery stalk and/or a green onion to the poaching water for the chicken.
Canadian Fontina is based on an Italian cheese with a long history. Its yellow-ivory body is soft but elastic with a nutty, sweet, faintly fruity flavour.
A stunning vegetarian main course or side dish, this torte marries in-season tomatoes and potatoes with fragrant fresh thyme.
Halwa is a traditional Indian sweet often made with carrots, but this butternut squash version is equally sweet and delicious. Serve the halwa in golden candy cups and top with bits of gold leaf, if desired, for an elegant look. To save time, shred the squash in your food processor.
This homey cake is great as a casual dessert, coffee cake or after-school treat.
Quick and easy to assemble and bake, these biscuit fingers make great dippers for hearty soups and stews. Or enjoy them as a snack with honey or hummus.
This is an authentic old-fashioned dessert – apples layered with fresh bread crumbs and lemon. It's absolutely heavenly with warm Rum-Spiked Pouring Custard or vanilla ice cream. To make fresh crumbs, trim crusts, tear bread into chunks and chop in food processor until medium-fine and about the size of long-grain rice.
Each slice of this fun brunch dish holds a single serving of everyone's favourite breakfast – bacon and eggs. Serve with a mixed green salad.
This hearty casserole has a well-seasoned, savoury filling smothered with a layer of Creamy Mashed Potatoes.
Ginger lovers of the world unite to enjoy this rich, moist cake featuring dried and crystallized ginger. A dollop of ginger-accented whipped cream adds a touch of luxury.
