Egg Crêpes with Smoked Salmon and Lemon Crème Fraîche

Whether you have turkey to tend or presents to unwrap, the Christmas morning crunch is lightened by these gluten-free crêpes that take only a few minutes to reheat and assemble. Instead of the crème fraîche, you can use a generous 1/2 cup (125 mL) of sour cream.

Pasta with Peas and Bacon

Raspberry & Coconut Cream Pudding Pots

Lemon Oregano Chicken with Tomato Salad

Before: The original recipe's marinade (more than needed) has 1/2 cup (125 mL) oil. The dish has 1/2 cup (125 mL) feta cheese for garnish. After: This lightened-up version reduces oil, feta and olives. In season, use 2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped fresh oregano instead of the dried.

Sesame Asiago Crisps

Enjoy these delicious, buttery crisps with an aperitif or cocktails.

Avocado and Tomato Appetizer

Top crusty bread, bruschetta-style, with this mix of creamy, ripe avocados, juicy tomatoes and sweet onion. If the tomatoes are tiny, just cut them into halves.

Salsa Burgers

Serve these juicy burgers in your favorite buns. Carrot sticks and broccoli stalks with a dip round out the meal.

Tagliatelle with Lemon, Shrimp and Arugula

Greens with Tarragon Vinaigrette

Well-dressed salad is a light and refreshing opening course for a rich raclette main course. The salad is just fine on its own or with the Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Vegetable Skewers.

Rice with Peas and Bamboo Shoots