Curried Beef Patties

The pressures of making dinner after a busy workday and long commute leave little time in the evenings for Gail and Amber to spend together. These patties freeze well, so making them together on the weekend is a great way to share quality time and free up weeknights. To complete the meal, add a green salad and yogurt with fruit for dessert.

Chewy Peanut Crunch Cookies

First Prize in Drop Cookie Category

Marilyn Gibson of Cobourg, Ont., has baked many dozens of cookies over the years. The very first she ever made (under the watchful eyes of her mother) were peanut butter. With more time on her hands now (and a lot less supervision), Marilyn is always dreaming up new versions of peanut cookies.

Coffee Sugar and Spice Nuts

These crunchy morsels are so delicious, their lucky recipients will be asking for the recipe.

Speculaas

Thin, spiced cookies decorated with almonds, Speculaas are found in Holland, Germany and Austria. 

Profiteroles with Espresso Cream

Stock the freezer with these one-bite delights for easy and impressive treats for the holiday season.

Fresh Cranberry Relish with Apple and Orange

Orange Butter Cookies

When making a large batch of cookies, there's no better way to bake more than one rack at once than in a convection oven. The heat and air circulation makes them golden every time without having to switch and rotate the baking sheets. You can also roll out the dough between waxed paper to 1/4-inch (5 mm) thickness and cut out shapes, such as shamrocks for St. Patrick's Day.

Fruit Compote Mix

With its decorative spice bundle and colourful layers of dried fruits, this gift of a compote base not only is dramatically beautiful but also makes a spicy and sweet, classic accompaniment to cake or ice cream. Be sure to write down just how much water to add and how long to cook it on your gift tag.

Asparagus Spears with Lemon Dipping Sauce

The arrival of tasty locally grown asparagus at your grocery store is a sure sign of spring, and this dish showcases it beautifully.

Chocolate Goat's Milk Fudge

Egg-Free   Gluten-Free   Nut-Free
While goat's milk is not dairy-free, some people with lactose intolerance (or milk allergies) can handle it. Be sure to ask before serving. Look for goat's milk and butter in the dairy department of health food stores and the organic section of some grocery stores.