Kourambiedes

Each of these almond shortbreads is studded with a whole clove, a symbol of the Magi's gift of spices to the Christ Child. Kourambiedes are served in the Greek community not only at Christmas, but also christenings, weddings, name days — in fact, at all festive occasions.

Butter Tart Ice Cream

Chunks of buttery shortbread and a sweet butterscotch ripple make this ice cream taste just like Canada's favourite tart. If you like raisins or pecans in your butter tarts, swirl a small handful into the ice cream when you add the butterscotch and the cookies.

Mini Butterscotch Pies

"Rich butterscotch pudding fills these sweet shortbread cups, which are easy to serve at a sit-down dinner or a cocktail party–style gathering. A hint of Scotch whisky and shards of nutty, buttery toffee make them the most elegant hand-held sweets you'll ever serve." — Amanda Barnier, Food specialist

Strawberry Rhubarb Tart

When you're 131 years old, there has to be a pretty special dish to match the celebration. Here it is — fresh strawberries fanned over a tangy rhubarb sauce in a buttery shortbread pat-in pastry. Extra maple leaves set off Canada's favourite summer combo of rhubarb and berries. Better than a birthday cake any day!

Cranberry Pistachio Trees

Nothing says winter like a fir tree heavy with snow, except maybe these shortbread triangles, heavy with cranberries and pistachios. Blanching pistachios in boiling water makes it easy to slip off their brown skins to reveal the bright green nuts underneath. The slightly moist nuts will also stay green longer in the oven, instead of toasting and turning brown before the cookies are fully baked.

Cookie ties that bind

Traditional Cookies for the Great Canadian Cookie Exchange

Not just muffins: The multitasking muffin tin

Cookies for Santa

Brazil Nut Crunch Bars

Bar cookies are always fast to make.