Janice Beaton Fine Cheese's Macaroni and Cheese

Janice Beaton loves good cheese, which led her to open Janice Beaton Fine Cheese just three years ago in Calgary. Besides the large selection of carefully chosen Canadian and European cheeses and other fine-food products, the store also widely promotes local products, such as organically grown heirloom-seed tomatoes. Recent and popular additions to the store are in-house prepared frozen foods, the most in-demand item being this macaroni and cheese, made with blends of cheese from the store. Beaton always likes to include a sharp and tangy cheese in the mix for extra flavour and combines at least two different cheeses, although she says using all old Cheddar or Gruyère will make a fine dish, too. She encourages you to experiment with favourite cheeses; just remember to use ones that melt well.

Lamb & Herb Pies

British Scones

In Devon and Cornwall, folks argue over whether the cream or jam goes on first, but these West Country treats are winners however you serve them.

Scones are found in various guises all around Britain. Earlier versions tended to be baked as one large cake and broken into wedges later – Northumberland’s “singing hinny” is one surviving example. Scones, clotted cream and jam are a match made in heaven – or, rather, in an abbey, as this teatime delight is said to have first been offered by the monks of Tavistock Abbey in 1105 to the Earl of Devon and local workers as thanks for restoring their monastery.

Rolled Turkey Breast with Artisanal Bread Stuffing

Instead of a giant turkey, modest slices of stuffed breast is a tantalizing alternative. Artisanal breads are widely available in a variety of flavours, so choose your favourite for this tasty stuffing.

Century Christmas Pudding

This November, Toronto teacher Trish Gresham and her family will make this rich, traditional pudding for the 70th consecutive year in Canada. Her mother, Lilian Rollinson, brought the recipe — already a family tradition for 30 years — from England in 1932. Trish serves it with hard sauce, while her sister, Pamela Scott, simply pours cold whipping cream over top.

Sparkling Cranberry Cake with White Chocolate Icing

I’m dreaming of a White Christmas...and this delectable glitzy cake will do the trick, even if it doesn’t snow on the 25th.

Mini Black Forest Cakes

Sausage Cabbage Rolls

Sausage and cheese roll up together in cabbage leaves for a tasty twist on an old favourite.

Candied Carrot Parfait Cake

Mega Veggie Burgers, Garden Salad & Basil Dressing

Tofu is a brilliant carrier of flavors, plus it's high in protein, low in saturated fat, and a great source of calcium and phosphorus, both of which make for strong and healthy bones.