White Chocolate Coconut Truffles

Chewy toasted coconut plays off creamy, coconut-scented white chocolate in these decadent truffles from our Holiday Best 2002 special issue. Resembling tiny snowballs, they add a pretty contrast to a plate of dark chocolate truffles.

Chocolate Hazelnut and Peanut Butter Truffles

Fans of chocolate and nuts will love these flavour-packed creamy candies. If you find rolling the truffles messy, occasionally wash your hands in cold water and dry them off to help keep them cool and clean.

Smoked Salmon Pizza With Baby Kale Salad

Lox and cream cheese get a tasty makeover in the form of a pizza that uses convenient store-bought dough. Most pizza package directions mention that the dough should stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before rolling out – this helps prevent it from puffing up in the oven. Baby kale is sweeter and more tender than its mature counterpart and makes a fresh finishing touch.

Arugula Mushroom Pizza

This unusual veggie-packed pizza is covered with a creamy mushroom mixture and lemony arugula. The crisp salad topping adds freshness and lightens up the texture. Serve sprinkled with freshly ground pepper.

Brie with Raspberry Chipotle Sauce

This brilliant red fruity sauce plays along with the creamy flavour of Brie.

Corn & Bacon Chowder

Best Peppermint Patty Sandwich Cookies

The combination of peppermint and chocolate is a holiday winner. The dark chocolate dough is ideal for cutting into all sorts of holiday shapes, such as holly and trees.

Cranberry Danishes

Creamed Spinach Leek Casserole

This flavourful creamed spinach casserole, with its golden crust, is deliciously traditional and has an easy make-ahead option — perfect for any large dinner.

Roasted Cabbage Wedges with Orange Vinaigrette