Mom's Snag A Husband Chili

I often serve this with homemade corn bread. The recipe was my mother's. My father had been in Canada from Scotland a short time before they met. She wished to cook him an impressive meal, but only had a hot plate in her flat. This was the best she could do in one pot. He had never had the dish before and had three helpings. They married five weeks after meeting, and the family joke was always that the chili was the clincher.

Chocolate Silk Tartlet Trio

Three tiny tartlets – each just a mouthful – showcase ultrasmooth, ultrarich whipped chocolate ganache, known as “silk.” You'll need to use premium chocolate and have the cream at room temperature. Each flavour makes 8 tartlets – perfect for a serving of 3 each.

Couscous Pilaf

Couscous is sure to intrigue young cooks. You don't need to turn on the stove to cook it; just heat the stock in the microwave or use boiling water from a kettle.

Coconut Snowballs

Aloha Quesadillas

Tortillas go Hawaiian with a tropical pineapple and ham filling.

Baked Apples with Cider Butter Sauce

Baked apples are the kind of simple cold-weather dessert that never goes out of style, especially when served with some lovely vanilla frozen yogurt or ice cream. Serve them with yogurt for a terrific snack or breakfast. 

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Chocolate Hazelnut Liqueur

Homemade chocolate syrup and roasted hazelnuts easily transform a simple bottle of vodka into an unforgettable gift. Ideal for coffee lovers, this sweet and nutty nectar is a welcome top-up for after-dinner espresso and lattes.

Creamy Two-Layer Citrus Tart

Everyone will be asking for the recipe for this creamy and refreshing dessert. For the most vibrant flavour, be sure to use fresh fruit, not packaged juice. 

Roasted Balsamic Garlic Beef on a Bun

Garlicky beef paired with horseradish mustard makes an excellent sandwich. Prepare the beef a day ahead and assemble the sandwiches just before you go.