Pumpkin Scones with Whipped Brown Butter Icing

A brown butter spread gives flaky spiced pumpkin scones nutty flavour and an extra touch of sweetness. Overworked dough can become tough when baked; for the flakiest pastry, knead it just until the dough comes together.
 

Chocolate Caramel Pecan Torte

Banana Bread Blondies

How do you make something as good as banana bread taste even better? Turn it into soft, moist blondies and cover them with a sweet cream cheese icing! For an extra-special touch, add a cup of chopped walnuts or chocolate chips to the batter before baking.

Fresh Pumpkin Pie

This classic pie uses sugar, or pie, pumpkins, which are abundant in the fall. They are much smaller than jack-o'-lantern pumpkins; one average-size sugar pumpkin will yield enough purée for just a single pie.

Pumpkin Carrot Cake

A moist cake with fall flavours. For Halloween season, instructions are below to turn this cake into a graveyard scene! 

Apple Cherry Strudel Roll

Because Dad is an apple pie fan, surprise him with a variation on his favourite. Mom always appreciates an elegant finish to a special meal, so she'll be enthusiastic about the flaky layers of phyllo surrounding the fruit. Serve with vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt.

Slow Cooker Pork Enchiladas

This slow-cooker pork is tasty and versatile: You can make it for tacos, nachos, enchiladas and pulled pork on a bun. The filling can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to three days. Serve with sour cream to dollop over top.

Maple Almond Tuiles

These crisp, light and nutty cookies make an impressive addition to any sweets tray. Draping the still-warm cookies over a greased rolling pin creates their signature curve; for a more subtle curve, use a wider-barrelled rolling pin, and for a more exaggerated shape, use a narrow one.

Apple Crisp Tartlets

Enjoy all the pleasures of crumble-topped apple pie in a delightful hand-held size. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for an even more indulgent dessert.

Crispy Chocolate Cherry Cookies

These crisp cookies feature dry cranberries and chopped semisweet chocolate and are worthy of becoming your new favourite shortbread treat.