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Walnut and Anise Biscotti

Middle-Eastern flavour is infused into this recipe from Israel. Anise seed adds a distinctive taste to these biscotti and makes...


Fibre-boosting Chocolate-chip Banana Bread

Adding flax seeds to traditional banana loaf makes for a wholesome and delicious treat that's packed with omega-3 fatty acids


Savoury Walnut Scones

The addition of walnuts and thyme adds a distinctive holiday twist to these fluffy, buttery scones. The dough can be...


Walnut Lemon Biscotti

These light and delicious cookies are firm but not rock hard and keep well for several weeks in an airtight...


Maritime Blueberry Apple Cobbler

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


Apple and Cranberry Cake Topped with Hazelnuts and Pecans

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


Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

Combine these delicious muffins with some fruit for a quick and easy weekday breakfast.


Peach Streusel Muffins

Chunks of fresh peach and crunchy pecans add flavour and nutrition to these delicious streusel-topped muffins.

Peach Ricotta Pancakes

Each pancake is garnished with slices of fresh peaches, offering a sweet flavour to every bite.


Oat Bran and Almond Bread

For something different, try making this delicious almond bread. packed with heart-healthy oat bran


Apple-Walnut Pancakes with Spelt

Bring your family together with homemade spelt pancakes that blend Canada's best flavours: sweet apples and real maple syrup.


Apple Spice Muffins

Craving some freshly baked goods? Make these fruity apple spice muffins in just 15 minutes.


Chocolate Banana Brownies

There is quite a lot of fruit in these easy chocolate brownies: bananas, prune puree and dried cherries. They combine...


Corn and Pepper Fritters

These crispy, addictive corn and pepper fritters can be made with any vegetable combination as long as the vegetables are...


Classic Chili Con Carne with Cornbread

Slow-cooked beef and beans in a rich tomato sauce spiced with chilis and cumin make this an inviting meal on...


Vegetable Soup and Dumplings

This is a scrumptious, old-fashioned vegetable soup with dumplings that will stick to the ribs and healthfully satisfy the biggest...


Cherry Biscotti

These twice-baked Italian cookies are perfect for dunking in coffee or milk. For variety, try using almonds or pecans instead...

Sweet Whole-Wheat Cookies

These crunchy, golden cookies are full of nutty, slightly sweet flavours. They are sliced from a long piece of dough,...


Chocolate Chunk and Nut Cookies

These chocolate chunk and nut cookies are simply irresistible eaten while still warm, when the chocolate chunks are soft and...


Banana Cake

Quick and easy to prepare, this banana cake makes a healthy snack for hungry children or a handy addition to...


Cappuccino Chiffon Cake

When chiffon cakes first appeared in the 1940s, the focus was on how easy they were to mix. Today, however,...


Iced Fairy Cakes

Iced fairy cakes are easy to prepare and always popular with children. Using ricotta cheese in the topping makes a...


Steamed Kumquat Honey Pudding

A pleasingly light yet traditional pudding for wintry days, this offers all the pleasure of a steamed pudding without unhealthy...

Potato Scones

Served fresh from the oven while still warm, scones are a popular treat. Here, mashed potatoes are added to the...


Summer Berry Muffins

Fresh summer berries add delicious flavour, colour and nutrition to these tempting berry muffins. They are best fresh from the...


Banana Cinnamon Muffins

These delicious, moist muffins with a crunchy sweet topping are low in fat and contain bananas, oat bran, soy milk...


Cidered Pork Stew with Herb Dumplings

A spoonful of mustard peps up this simple, vegetable-rich cidered pork stew. Fluffy herb dumplings served on top help to...


Apricot and Pecan Muffins

Packed with fresh fruit and nuts, and delicately spiced with cinnamon, these homemade apricot and pecan muffins are lower in...