Cinnamon Bun Apple Cobbler

This is the ultimate in comfort food, combining two all-time homegrown favourites: cinnamon buns and bubbly, sweet apple cobbler. Sprinkling a cinnamon filling into rolled buttermilk biscuits offers a quick alternative to a yeast-risen cinnamon bun.

Mini Lemon Scones with Strawberries and Cream

Don't worry about leftovers; scones freeze well and are perfect for breakfast. Devonshire cream (a clotted cream from England) is very thick and rich and does not require whipping. Look for small jars in the dairy section of the grocery store.

Date and Nut Torte With Toffee Sauce

This dense date and nut cake is a twist on British sticky toffee pudding, and it's topped with a luscious caramel sauce that is dead-simple to make. Matzo cake meal is Passover-friendly; look for it in the kosher section, near the matzo farfel.

Raspberry Danishes

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Maple Caramelized Onion & Goat Cheese Béchamel Tart

Chocolate Cranberry Buttermilk Scones

Traditionally served with tea and often enjoyed for breakfast, buttery scones can be customized with your choice of fruit and dairy. 

Linzer Torte

To save on time, we've swapped the fussy lattice crust on this Austrian favourite for a cheater crumbled version, which looks and tastes just as great. You can find toasted and peeled hazelnuts in some grocery and bulk food stores.

Classic Peanut Brittle

For anyone with a sweet tooth on your list, there's nothing sweeter (perhaps literally) than the gift of homemade peanut brittle. It hardens very quickly, so be ready to stir in the peanuts and baking soda immediately. Be sure to spread the candy out as evenly as possible on the baking sheet before the sugar is too hard to handle. The red skins on the peanuts add a nice hit of colour, but feel free to use any unsalted peanuts you can find.

Gouda Bacon Puffs

These puffs are actually classic profiteroles with a bit of a twist. Their small size makes it easy to just pop one into your mouth. This recipe can easily be halved for a smaller
yield, but since they freeze well, you might as well make the whole batch and keep them on hand for impromptu guests.

Lentil & Vegetable Pie