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. (From "Festive Cookies" in the December issue of Canadian Living.)

Chocolate Cherry Cups

Getting the marzipan cherry filling into the centre of these impressive chocolates is surprisingly simple. Whether or not you choose to share that with your guests is totally up to you!

Strawberry White Chocolate Sprinkle Ice Cream Sandwiches

These pretty pink-and-white sandwiches are the perfect afternoon treat. Look for long sprinkles instead of small, round ones, which will bleed into the ice cream.

Wild Turkey Paprikash

Since I come from a Hungarian heritage, I wanted to incorporate a low-fat, healthy meat selection with my family's spicy paprika sauce recipe. This dish is best served over cooked, buttered broad noodles or Spaetzle with a side dish of cucumber salad. You can also substitute domestic turkey or chicken in this dish.

Lamb Stew with Squash and Mint

Leg of lamb becomes meltingly tender as it braises in a slow cooker. You can save yourself some work by buying cubed lamb if available. Serve over broad egg noodles with a generous sprinkle of parsley.

Mashed Potato Ice Cream

Use white potatoes instead of Yukon Gold and beat them with electric beaters until very smooth to achieve the creamiest looking ice cream.

Cajun Spice Mix

Fettuccine with Lemon Cream Sauce

Tender pasta coated in an intense, lemony, creamy sauce makes six "just right" appetizer-size portions.

Gluten-Free Surf & Turf Fettuccine

Baked Salsa Ham Roll-Ups

Children can get bored with ordinary sandwiches so switch things up a bit with tortillas, either white, whole wheat, spinach or tomato. You can replace the ham with your child's favourite lunch meat.