Warm up this winter with our delicious spiked cocoa. This grown-up warm beverage pairs hazelnut and coffee liqueurs with easy homemade hot chocolate.

Yield: Serves 6.

Tags: Quick

Surprise guests at your next party with this clever cheese ball. It looks just like an apple, but is actually a combination of Gouda and cream cheese, decorated with paprika and a cinnamon stick.

Yield: Makes 1 large or 2 small cheese balls.

Tags: Make Ahead, Freezer Friendly, No Bake

Impress your family or brunch guests with these indulgent waffle sandwiches. For an extra treat, serve them with a side of our irresistible Bourbon Maple Syrup.

Yield: Makes 6.

Tags: Nut-Free

This chunky apple chutney is packed with both sweet and savoury flavour. Serve this tasty condiment alongside roast or grilled meats, as part of a cheese board or as a sandwich spread.

Yield: Makes 1 1/2 cups.

Tags: Make Ahead, Low Sugar

Cook this gooey beer-spiked cheese dip on the stove before transferring it to a ceramic fondue pot. Serve with cubes of bread or steamed vegetables such as cauliflower, Brussels sprouts or potato.

Yield: Makes 3 cups.

Tags: One Pot, Quick, Nut-Free

These tasty no-bake squares are shockingly simple, you won’t believe how effortless they are to make. Graham wafers serve as a base for a quick toffee, melted chocolate and slivered almonds — it doesn’t get any easier!

Yield: Makes 24.

Tags: Make Ahead, Freezer Friendly

A twist on traditional roasted squash, this easy baked squash dish is sweetened up with maple syrup and orange juice. Earthy spices like cardamom, cinnamon and nutmeg transform common squash into the perfect fall side dish.

Yield: Serves 8.

Tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free

Warm up on a cold winter night with this after-dinner coffee treat spiked with Irish cream, coffee liqueur and amaretto.

Yield: Serves 8

Tags: Quick

Fruit makes for a nice dessert, especially when it’s served with a little something extra. This sweet sour cream dip, spiked with Amaretto liqueur, is the perfect complement to an after-dinner fruit plate.

Yield: Makes 1 1/4 cup.

Tags: No Bake, Quick

These thin and crumbly baked bars are packed with ground almonds and spice. For an extra treat, there’s a layer of apricot jam sandwiched in the middle.

Yield: Makes 16.

Tags: Quick