Caramel Popcorn Brownie Bites

Brown butter icing adds a rich nuttiness to these brownies and enhances the buttered popcorn flavour of the topping. Make these bite-size treats ahead of time—just add the popcorn at the last minute to keep it crisp.

Gluten-Free Apricot Fig Tarts

With a nicely spiced filling similar to mincemeat, these bite-size tarts need only a dollop of sweetened whipped cream for complete perfection.

Chicken, Apple and Cheese Mini Empanadas

Tender turnovers are perfect to exchange with friends, so why not host a preholiday appetizer exchange to do just that? Have everyone create a variety of fillings, then bake a selection of flavours to swap. 

Spiced Lamb Samosas

Wrapping these flavourful Indian treats in spring roll wrappers makes them quick and easy. Serve with Coriander Chutney. A fine grater or rasp will give you the perfect texture for the garlic and gingerroot.

Creamy Carrot Cake Cookies

These cakey cookies surround the most delicious cinnamon cream cheese icing. Both the dough and the icing can be made ahead, which allows the cinnamon flavour to get stronger. Let the icing come to room temperature before spreading or piping it.

Double-Chocolate Cherry Brownies

Glacé cherries add a pretty seasonal touch to these fudgy brownies. The batter works especially well in the following four recipes, but feel free to customize your creation by substituting the fillings with ingredients such as candy-coated chocolates, toffee bits or chopped walnuts.

Over-The-Top Oat Fudge Bars

With rich fudge and buttery oatmeal cookie in every bite, these bars are the ultimate indulgent treat.

Peaches and Cream Pie

Golden pastry holding a creamy sliced-peach filling and a crumbly topping deliciously shows off the best of the season in the dessert course from our September issue "Supper on the Deck" menu.

Swiss Chard Double-Crust Pizza

Harissa Meat Loaf With Coriander Mash

This lightly spiced meat loaf borrows flavours from North Africa. If you don't have couscous on hand, substitute 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs. You'll find harissa, a fiery hot sauce, in Middle Eastern grocery stores and some supermarkets.