RECIPES

from 150 Best Desserts in a Jar Filled with antioxidants and loaded with vitamin C, cranberries are very healthful. However, we hear so much about their health benefits that we sometimes forget how truly delicious they can be. This recipe is certainly the simplest and one of the most beautiful ways to serve cranberries. Make

from How to Host a Dinner Party A cocktail is a sophisticated way to start any evening. But mixing a good drink requires attention – measuring ingredients, stirring, tasting, icing – and at an evening’s critical beginning, your attention is needed elsewhere. This is a cocktail that can be mixed and chilled in advance, presented

from The Spice Deck This nostalgic North American classic (with a tiny twist) is synonymous with autumn baking and the warmth of home. More than pumpkin pie, it is an aromatic tribute to harvest, hearth and the cherished rituals of seasonal change, echoing the heart of Ayurvedic philosophy. Flavour profile: Sweet, warm, cozy Ingredients 2

from Spiced Carom seeds are known as nech azmud in Ethiopia, meaning “white cumin,” and the Ethiopians and Eritreans use it widely in their breads, spice blends, and stews, such as this recipe. The prolonged cooking breaks down carom’s volatile thymol compounds, replacing the sharpness with a warm, earthy, beautifully bitter background note. But when

from Shy Cat The class has a pizza party in Shy Cat and with Halloween approaching, try one (or all!) of these ideas. Get the kids involved and let them create their own spooky masterpieces! Spider Web Pizza Ingredients 1 pre-made pizza crust 1 cup tomato sauce 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup sour

From The Great Bake Take and Go Baking Book It’s pumpkin season and just in time for the family to enjoy this yummy treat on Halloween! Ingredients Crust: 1 cup (140 g) all-purpose flour ½ cup (113 g) butter ¼ cup (50 g) sugar Pumpkin Filling: 2/3 cup (150 g) cream cheese (room temperature) ¼

from The Golden Apples You can’t get more “golden” than Granny Smith apples. The perfect apple to bake as it keeps its shape while baking and offsets the sweet additions with its tartness. Ingredients1 1/2 cups pecans and walnuts, crushed 1 tsp freshly grated orange zest 1/4 cup dried cherries or mixed fruit 1/4 cup pitted dates or raisins 2 tsp cinnamon powder 1 teaspoon cardamom

from Retreat This decadent and delicious appetizer is so good, it will have your guests licking their plates. It hits all the notes: creamy, salty, sweet, and a little crispy. The creamy goat cheese melts into the toast, while the smoky bacon pairs perfectly with the sweet, plump raisins. The hazelnuts add a satisfying crunch,

from Gather, Savor, Share This mango and cardamom lassi is sunshine in a glass! It’s the kind of drink that cools you down and awakens your taste buds with every sip. Ingredients 1½ cups milk 1 cup diced fresh mango 1 cup sugar ½ tsp ground cardamom 1 tsp vanilla extract ½ cup puréed mango

from Best of Bridge Weekday Suppers Pot pies are always a welcome comfort food meal and store-bought puff pastry is a convenient and delicious way to get supper on the table fuss-free. Ingredients Canola oil 1 cup (250 mL) diced onion 1 cup (250 mL) diced celery 1 cup (250 mL) diced sweet potato ½