Top these warmly spiced, carbohydrate-rich waffles with sauteed apples or warmed honey or maple syrup.
This nourishing Italian sauce makes an effortless Saturday supper. The batch is generous, so there's plenty for guests or to freeze for weeknight suppers.
There is just enough batter to hold the apples together in this French-style apple cake. Use any baking apple you like; just make sure it can hold its shape when baked.
Whole wheat flour and blueberries put a spin on the classic crispy cornmeal muffin. Light olive oil may seem like an unusual addition, but it's flavour-neutral and a source of good monounsaturated fat. Store whole wheat flour in an airtight container in a cool place for up to three months or freeze for up to six months.
Ideal for a fun dinner with friends or a cozy night at home, this fudgy cake is best served straight out of the slow cooker while still warm. For an extra treat, dust cocoa powder over top of the spiced whipped cream. Cost: $0.50/serving
Freshly steamed lobster gives this decadent, creamy dip unparalleled flavour and the best texture; it's a splurge compared to frozen canned lobster, but it's totally worth it. Most fish counters will steam a lobster to order in about 15 minutes—saving you time and the fuss of cooking it at home. Serve the dip with warm sliced bread and crackers.
A surprisingly secret ingredient — strained baby food plums — provides a convenient way to add luscious texture to brownies without any fuss and without interfering with the genuine chocolate flavour brownies must have.
If you're used to pan-frying fish, poaching it in coconut sauce is a tasty change. Serve over steamed jasmine or other fragrant rice.
Simply pop the ramekins into the oven before you sit down for dinner; these self-saucing cakes will bake while you enjoy your meal. Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
