Cider-Glazed Roasted Vegetables

This eye-catching side dish is hearty enough to also make a vegetarian main dish when served with couscous or rice. If you have a large enough roasting pan, you can cook all the vegetables in the one pan for the same times, adding the second batch as directed.

Cilantro, Chili and Sunflower Seed Pesto

This extremely versatile pesto includes unexpected sunflower seeds instead of the usual pine nuts. Check the label to ensure the sunflower seeds were processed in a nut-free facility. This pesto is perfect for brushing over grilled meats or fish. You can also mix it with chopped tomatoes and onions for a zesty salsa.

Salsa Dip

There will be no trouble getting the kids to eat their vegetables with one of these before-dinner snacks or side-dish options on hand. Just whisk one up and serve with plenty of vegetable sticks and florets.

Chocolate Walnut Swirl Bread

This irresistible bread pays homage to a popular eastern European bread called povitica. The sweet dough is spread with a walnut-chocolate paste, rolled into a long rope and baked in a loaf pan to give its signature swirled appearance and loose, pull-apart feel.

Chocolate Banana Cream Squares

Banana flavour permeates every layer of this pretty square. If your family loves banana cream pie and chocolate cream pie, you'll find this will be a new favourite. For a pretty presentation, slice into squares and garnish each with a few banana slices and a drizzle of chocolate sauce. Run your knife under hot water between cuts for smooth edges.

German Chocolate Brownies

The nut-studded coconut ganache topping on these brownies was inspired by the icing on a traditional German chocolate cake.

Lemon Cornmeal Cookies

These rustic S-shaped cornmeal cookies are a delicious change of pace from traditional sweet cookies. The cornmeal gives them a pleasant crunch that goes well with a cup of tea. Dust them with icing sugar, if desired.

Easy Meatless Polpette in Tomato Sauce

Polpette, or Italian meatballs, are fantastic with a side of sauteed rapini or other leafy greens. Or serve with cooked pasta, quinoa or rice.

Lime Coconut Squares

These sweet-tart squares need to set in the fridge overnight to get a nice clean cut, but they are worth the wait. The sweet, chewy coconut crust is a perfect base for the zippy lime curd on top. 

Easy Green Curry Paste