Honey Walnut Tart

Honey sweetens and enhances the flavour of this walnut-studded tart featuring a sweet crust as crisp and delicious as a cookie. (This is one of the mouthwatering desserts from our September issue "A Slice of Rosh Hashanah" story.)

Festive Shortbread Cookies

The equipment • Measuring spoons • 2 rimless and 1 rimmed baking sheet
• Parchment paper • Medium and large mixing bowls • Heatproof bowl • Small saucepan • Whisk • Wooden spoon • Small knife • Oven mitts • Wire cooling racks
• Metal spatula/lifter

Golden Brandy Nut-Free Fruitcake

A look through past recipes revealed that we have never developed a nut-free fruitcake – so here it is. A jewel-like topping and variety of fruits ensures that no one will even notice that the nuts are missing.

JAPANESE CHEESECAKE-STYLE CRÊPES

Dragonfly Cookies

Fluttering dragonflies will catch everyone's eyes with their colourful sparkle and brilliant shades. Insert lollipop sticks into a few cookies before chilling them to make cookie pops.

Best Peppermint Patty Sandwich Cookies

The combination of peppermint and chocolate is a holiday winner. The dark chocolate dough is ideal for cutting into all sorts of holiday shapes, such as holly and trees.

Classic Pumpkin Pie With Yogurt Whipped Cream

Draining pumpkin purée maximizes its flavour, eliminates excess water and makes a thick, luxurious filling. 

Tunnel-of-Ice-Cream Cake

Angel food cake hiding a circle of ice cream, smothered in whipped cream and served with fresh strawberries is a true celebration of early summer. Best of all, this dessert can wait patiently in the freezer for the happy occasion.

Crispy Gummy Worm Apples

These super cute, simple treats will make you want to celebrate back-to-school season every day.

Chestnut Cream Cake

A holiday winner, this light sponge cake is the perfect base for the nutty-flavoured cream. Look for cans of chestnut spread or cream in gourmet stores or the baking aisles of grocery stores. Chocolate hazelnut spread, such as Nutella, can also be used.