Mincemeat Crumble

Here's a treat for the beginner cook to tote to the office potluck. Serve with rum-spiked whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. For a larger group, double the recipe and bake it in a 13- x 9-inch (3 L) glass baking dish.

Swiss Cheese Fondue

Fully ripened cheese and good-quality wine make for the best fondue. Kirsch, or cherry eau-de-vie, is the most traditional flavouring, but plum eau-de-vie (pruneau or Slivovitz) or apple brandy, such as Calvados, is also recommended.

Sassy Sweet Salsa

Nicely balanced with fruit and vegetables, this chunky colourful condiment goes well with any main course. If you want to increase the heat, add 1 hot red pepper, seeded and minced. For even more fire, include the seeds.

Grilled Korean Beef Ribs

Thinly sliced Korean-style ribs are meaty and flavourful but require marinating for tenderness. These ribs are often referred to as Miami-style and can usually be found at the butcher's counter. Serve with steamed rice and grilled vegetables.

Autumn Harvest Granola

Don't let this long ingredient list fool you. Homemade granola takes only a few minutes to pull together before popping it into the oven. Use lightly greased kitchen shears as a quick and easy way to cut up dried fruit. 

Holiday Ginger Cookies

Fruitcake Bars

Fruitcake Bars

To soak dried fruit in rum quickly, microwave with rum on medium-high for 1 to 2 minutes or until hot. Let cool until room temperature, 1 hour. 

Spiced Waffles