Apple Snow with Preserved Ginger

Apple Snow is a classic of old-fashioned Canadian cooking. Its light airiness and creamy smooth custard sauce make it a favourite of all ages. Because the apples are cooked unpeeled and then pur?, it's essential to choose bright red apples, as juicy as possible. McIntosh, Spartan, Rome Beauty, Ida Red and Snow apples would be the pick of the crop.

Gluten-Free Ginger-Spiced Snickerdoodles

Crispy edges and a soft, chewy centre—what’s not to love? These sweet and spicy gluten-free treats are bound to become a favourite. See below for our cream cheese sandwich variation.

CANNOLI-STYLE CHOCOLATE-GINGER MILLE-FEUILLE

Cream Cheese Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies

Gingerbread overload? There's no such thing! These soft, chewy ginger-spiced thumbprints are filled with a tangy cream cheese icing for the ultimate holiday treat. A sprinkling of chopped crystallized ginger gives the cookies an added festive touch.

Ginger Orange Steaks with Apricot Couscous

Make this entire meal in one Dutch oven by cooking each element consecutively. The sauce is enhanced by the browned bits that are left in the pan after cooking the steaks. The couscous takes minutes to prepare, making this dinner a go-to for time-pressed evenings.

Ginger, Hot Pepper and Lime Butter

Flavoured butters, also known as compound butters, are a great way to dress up boiled lobster without taking away from the rich meat's natural briny sweetness. These butters are also delicious with other seafood; grilled fish, chicken or meat; or steamed vegetables.

Spinach with Ginger and Hot Peppers

A few simple flavourings make all the difference to this dish of saut? spinach, known as saag bhaji. Even though the dish must be cooked at the last minute, it really is a snap to make if everything is prepared ahead of time. For a change of pace, serve this as a side vegetable with a non-Indian main course.

Soba Noodles with Ginger-Sesame Shrimp