This veggie side dish gets a sweet touch thanks to a crystalized ginger and orange marmalade glaze.

Yield: Serves 8.

Tags: Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Vegetarian

These grilled pork chops get a zesty kick thanks to a marinade made with red wine vinegar, red pepper flakes and grated lime peel.

Yield: Serves 4.

Tags: Quick

Yield: Makes 18.

Tags: Make Ahead

This savoury tomato mixture is the perfect homemade pantry item to have for entertaining. Just open and spread on a sliced baguette or toasted crostini.

Yield: Makes 8 half-pint (250 mL) jars

Tags: Make Ahead

This green salad, packed with dried cranberries, is suitable for a Christmas dinner. Shaved fennel and a Dijon balsamic dressing give it loads of flavour.

Yield: Serves 8.

Tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free

This cool after-dinner drink combines coffee with Irish cream liqueur, milk and chocolate syrup.

Yield: Serves 3.

Tags: Quick, No Bake

Put this blend of baby potatoes, shallots and rosemary in a foil packet and grill them on the barbecue. They’re a great side dish to go with burgers, steak, fish or other grilled fare.

Yield: Serves 8.

Tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free

This traditional way of cooking red cabbage and red apples creates a sweet and tangy side dish that goes perfectly with roast pork.

Yield: Serves 8.

Tags: One Pot, Cooking for a Crowd, Dinner

This sparkling tropical drink is thickened with rich cream of coconut.

Yield: Makes about 20 cups.

Tags: Quick, Few Ingredients

A holiday favourite sweetened with delicious bees nectar.