Vanilla Mitten Sugar Cookies

Mittens or festive cookie cutters give these vanilla-flavoured cookies a touch of whimsy. Decorate them with the Cookie Glaze, if you like. A good substitute for a vanilla bean is 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla.

Spinach and Feta Burek

These warm, flaky and cheesy bites are similar to Greek spanakopita triangles, but they have the addition of allspice. Phyllo pastry dries out quickly, so keep it covered with a damp towel when you're not working with it.

Homemade Kimchi

A traditional fermented Korean side dish, kimchi is a sweet and spicy combination of sliced cabbage, other vegetables and seasonings. About a day after jarring the kimchi, you will begin to see bubbles in the liquid; this is a sign that the fermentation process is working.

Spinach, Feta and Egg Pie

Here, the classic Greek pairing of spinach and feta cheese combines with eggs to fill a crisp phyllo pie. Use a serrated knife for neat and easy cutting.

Curried Lamb Triangles

Apple Mint Iced Tea

Sweet yet tart apples, such as Granny Smith, are best to give this iced tea a refreshing apple taste. 

Green Beans with Almonds

Black Truffle Mac and Cheese with Pancetta

Comfort food at its finest, this decadent mac and cheese recipe is elevated with the addition of black truffle oil and locally sourced pancetta, yet simple enough to make when there is little time to plan.

Chocolate Chip Angel Food Cake

Chocolate chips update this classic. Beating the egg whites with a stand mixer gives great height to the cake. An electric hand mixer still gives a pillowy texture, but the cake will not be as high.

Eggnog Steamer

Although this is not your grandmother's ordinary eggnog recipe, it is equally warm, rich and festive. The rum extract adds the familiar flavour, and you can omit the alcohol for a kid-friendly version. For an extra-indulgent twist, grate dark chocolate over the foamy top.