White Chocolate Margarita Mousse

This light, tangy dessert flavoured with tequila and lime makes a refreshingly special finish to any festive meal. For that extra flourish, serve the mousse garnished with finely grated lime rind in sugared margarita or martini glasses.

Cranberry Fruit Chutney

Fresh and tangy yet sweet enough to satisfy, this burnished red condiment pairs beguilingly with turkey, ham, goose and duck. Save some for pork loin roasts and chops, too.

Asiago Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Baking instead of pan-frying the meatballs and a quick tomato sauce means you can have a tasty dish in no time.

Gazpacho with Grilled Shrimp

Mushroom Sloppy Joes

Serve these gooey, cheesy sandwiches with tender-crisp steamed broccoli spears on the side.

Mom's Banana Bread

Here is a classic you'll make over and over again. Since the base of the recipe remains the same, you can tweak it by adding chopped nuts, coconut or a favourite - chocolate chips.

Squash & Black Bean Taco

Thai-Style Flank Steak

✅Diabetes Friendly: Edamame and Roasted Tomato Canapés

 Edamame are green soybeans. Look for them in the frozen food section. For an interesting presentation, break the crackers into pieces or shards.

Lunch Box Cereal Bars

If you can't find dried berry fruit mix, use equal amounts of raisins, dried cranberries, dried cherries and dried blueberries, available at bulk food stores and most supermarkets.