Pear, Fig and Almond Galette

With seasonal fruit, honey and almonds, this galette makes an impressive dessert. Rolled into a thin disc, marzipan addsflavour and ensures the base is crisp. Heat it in the microwave for 5 seconds if it is too difficult to roll.

Caramel Pumpkin Custard

Pastry chef Miriam Folkins prefers the dense orange butternut squash to pumpkin in this delicious Thanksgiving version of crème caramel.

Sugar Pie

Tarte au sucre is a typical Quebec recipe you will find on the menu at L'Échaudé in Quebec City. Slim wedges, attractively garnished with fresh fruit and a swish of crème anglaise, intrigue visitors and satisfy locals who cherish memories of their mothers' versions.

Sarah D's Nanaimo Bar Frozen Custard

Nanaimo Bars have always been my absolute favourite square, and from that I got the idea for this fabulous frozen dessert. A Bird's vanilla-custard batter with chocolate graham wafer, walnut, and coconut crumbled throughout, topped with your favourite chocolate sauce. The response every time someone tastes it?: "Wow! This tastes just like Nanaimo Bars!"

Macadamia Milk Chocolate Biscotti

This is a recipe from Lynn Lilje of Surrey, B.C. You can also use white chocolate or semisweet chocolate chips. For a festive touch, add 1/2 cup (125 mL) candied fruit to the dough. Or dip one end of each cookie into melted milk chocolate then sprinkle with dark chocolate or sliced nuts.

Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

Who doesn’t love a good bowl of chicken noodle soup? It’s the ultimate comfort soup and go-to meal to help soothe stubborn colds or to warm our tummies on harsh winter days. 

Piri-Piri Chicken Dumplings

Ginger and Coconut Rugelach

Crystallized ginger and shredded coconut add a delightful twist to this traditional Jewish cookie. The savoury cream cheese dough complements the sweet jam filling, which caramelizes nicely as the pastries bake.

Matcha Shortbread Trees With Sprinkles

These brilliant green shortbread cookie trees are just what Santa ordered this holiday season. 

Orange Shortbread Squares

Love a zesty edge to baked goods? You'll love this recipe for orange shortbread squares. Prefer lime or lemon? See how you can switch up the flavour below.