Greek-Style Lamb Casserole

This vegetable-filled ground lamb sauce alternates with layers of Canadian cheeses and pasta to make a Greek-style comfort casserole. You could use ground beef instead of lamb if you prefer. To plan ahead for a busy weeknight, assemble and refrigerate this dish for up to 3 days, then bake as directed, adding up to 15 minutes to the cooking time.

Upside-Down Chocolate Flan with Caramel Cream

This delectable upside-down cake is so flipping good.

Lobster Quiche

Enjoy this delicious no-fail lobster quiche.

Butternut Squash Croquettes with Spicy Honey Yogurt

Bistro Squash & Lentil Soup

This flavourful soup is packed with vitamins A, C and E, which help bolster the immune system.

Individual Maple Walnut Cheesecakes

Dark maple syrups, such as medium or amber, offer deep maple flavour. Use a 12-portion mini-cheesecake pan (available through Ottawa-based Ashton Green) or follow our variation, Maple Walnut Cheesecake Squares (recipe below).

Personal Peanut Butter Cheesecakes

Most cheesecakes have a cookie crust. This crust uses nuts so it will especially appeal to those avoiding gluten (but also will be a hit with everyone). It is better to overpulse the nuts slightly so that the crust holds its shape when removed from the pan.

Chocolate Rolled Rugalachs

Rolled versions of this traditional Jewish holiday cookie are just as pretty as the crescent-shaped ones. Plus they're a little easier and quicker to make.

Candy Cane Cheesecake

Add restaurant pizzazz by drizzling chocolate sauce onto each plate before adding the cheesecake.

Gouda Bacon Puffs

These puffs are actually classic profiteroles with a bit of a twist. Their small size makes it easy to just pop one into your mouth. This recipe can easily be halved for a smaller
yield, but since they freeze well, you might as well make the whole batch and keep them on hand for impromptu guests.