Moroccan Vegetable Couscous

This vegetable and chickpea couscous fills you up without filling you out. Chickpeas are high in fibre and iron, and the prunes add a hint of natural sweetness, which makes this all-in-one dish feel indulgent.

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.

Basque-Style Blueberry Cheesecake

Serve up a moist cheesecake filled with fresh blueberries for an epic summer dessert.

Layered Raspberry Mini Trifles

These pretty little trifles are a summery deconstructed take on traditional tiramisu.

Fruit and Nut Crostini

Like thin biscotti, these jewel-studded cookies are crisp and delightful. Use a sharp serrated knife for slicing.

Tiramisu Blondie Bars

A coffee-infused blondie base and creamy mascarpone topping give these bars the flavours and textures of the classic Italian dessert. These portable treats allow your guests to mingle without being tied to the dinner table.

Blue Cheese and Fruit Terrine

Good-quality cheese pairs with nuts and dried fruit in this classic hors d'oeuvre. The only trick to this easy terrine is to gently mix the cheeses just until combined. You can use any blue-veined cheese, even if it's a softer, creamy cheese, such as Gorgonzola. Just make sure it's cold, and gently pull it apart instead of crumbling it.

Poppy Seed Squares

Lemon & Tahini Rotini

Peas Pulao

The signature flavour of this fragrant Indian rice dish comes from the cinnamon stick, bay leaf and cloves. Although brown basmati rice isn't traditionally used, it adds fibre and a nice texture. Adding the frozen peas at the end keeps them bright green.