Desserts & Drinks

Delicious warm, or very cold on a hot day, this compote is light'we've kept calories low'and so simple. The cardamom...

Honeydew melon is perfect for this dazzling display, but it is essential that the melon be very ripe and sweet....

Vital veggies and EFA-rich olive oil make for a drink that will give you energy throughout the day.

For a refreshing summer beverage, add some cherry juice to your favourite cocktail for a twist on a Canadian classic....

Use the summer harvest of cherries to make this sweet and bubbly drink, perfect to sip on the patio.

Agua Fresca, Spanish for fresh, cold waters, is a combination of watermelon, water, fruit and honey blended together and served...

Tree-ripened Ontario plums offer a refreshing and aromatic summer aperitif. Add a splash of sparkling wine or gingerale for a...

This delicious dessert from "Fearless in the Kitchen" host Christine Cushing blends the tangy taste of lemon with luscious summer...

Whole almonds a satisfying crunch to these yummy, nutrient-packed cookies

This heart-healthy recipe makes for a fresh-tasting dessert option

Pain perdu, which is the French name for French toast, is a great brunch treat or a surprising dinner party...

Warm up a cold winter day with a cup of this spicy hot chocolate. The added chili peppers give this...

Bake up a big batch of these lower-fat squares and serve them for snacks, desserts, even brunch

With orange juice and crushed pineapple acting as healthier substitutions for oil, this carrot cake is both deliciously moist and...

Skip the refined sugars and flours in favour of nuts, coconut, dates and raisins in this raw version of classic...

Serve this frozen dessert as a refreshing course after a heavy dinner.

Tiny Canadian blueberries are packed with flavour. Here they pair perfectly with tart apples in a simple yet delicious dessert....

A morning smoothie is a great way to get a serving of important fertility foods like calcium-rich yogurt and orange...

This moist apple cake is ideal for brunch or as a snack. Granny Smith apples are a perfect choice for...

A staple of Moroccan, Algerian, and Tunisian cuisine, preserved lemons are sweetly sour and salty and add a wallop of...

Spiced apples are great stuffed into turnovers, piled onto potato pancakes and folded into cake batters, among many other applications.

These delicate baby puddings scented with a touch of rum and orange zest started life as the filling for my...

We drink gallons of iced tea year-round, and like most southerners, we drink it sweet. But in the summer months...

When you try this recipe, make sure your fruit pieces are all about the same size. This will allow you...

Both apples and cranberries are at their best in the cooler months. This recipe brings together these two great flavours...

Why call this 'fruit of the day' cobbler? Because you can use any seasonal or farm stand fruit you love!...

Earl Grey tea adds depth to this fruity virgin cocktail of apple juice, blackberries and raspberries.

Red bell pepper and herb liqueur add a unique touch to this Scotch-and-whisky cocktail that's fit for the boys.

Mix up a pitcher of this fruity virgin cocktail to refresh the whole family on a summer afternoon. (And if...