Roasted Carrot Dip

A dip is a fun way of adding variety to the week of lunches. Pack about 1/2 cup (125 mL) of this dip, wedges of pita bread, carrot and celery sticks or your child's favourite vegetable in separate containers. Add a few rice chips or potato chips and your child will think it's a party.

Port and Peppercorn Pâté

Decorated with a colourful mixed peppercorn crust, this pâté makes a festive presentation. It is lighter than most traditional pâtés because it uses light cream cheese instead of butter.

Yorkshire Pudding

This classic partner to roast beef is just as delicious as ever.

Fruitcake Bites with Marzipan

These adorable individual fruitcakes make perfect gifts. Dust the cookie cutter with icing sugar to prevent the marzipan from sticking.

Lemon Blueberry Muffins

The combination of lemon, blueberries and a streusel topping make these tasty muffins completely irresistible. 

Shrimp Cocktail Canapes

Elegant all-in-one shrimp cocktail bites bring bread, dip and seafood together beautifully. If you'd like to forgo the bread, the cocktail sauce alone is a great dip for shrimp. It also makes an ideal topper for broiled fish.

Rainbow Beef Stir-Fry

Serve this colourful stir-fry atop a bed of steaming whole grain rice.

Rigatoni with Roasted Tomatoes and Beans

This rustic pasta dish is hearty and filling, thanks to creamy navy beans.

One-Pot Rice and Pork Chops

Summer Orchard Tart

This simple tart has a barely there pastry that allows summer's juiciest orchard fruits to shine. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a splash of Armagnac for a luxurious finish.