A pork tenderloin recipe that cooks easily and will make everyone around the table happy is always enjoyed and appreciated. With the happy marriage of spicy flavours like ginger and hot mustard, as well as sweetness from the molasses, this sauce complements the meat well. It’s a safe bet that you can serve with mashed potatoes and veggies, for a weeknight meal full of flavour.

This fragrant chicken recipe with green beans and a miso-maple glaze will become a family favourite. Top with shaved coconut, fresh cilantro and white rice. It makes for a great dinner idea, as well as for lunch the next day.

Yes, you can enjoy these cookies even if you have a gluten allergy or intolerance. Gluten-free flour is combined with ground pistachios to create crumbly, melt-in-your-mouth cookies. For a refined touch, decorate with melted chocolate and crushed pistachios.

These melt-in-your-mouth leeks are sure to be a hit. Have fun with textures: soft leeks in a creamy mustard and tarragon sauce, with a crispy breadcrumb and almond garnish. The sauce is rich enough to not soak the other dishes on the plate, and slicing the leeks into segments makes serving easy.

This salmon gravlax recipe is a nod to shrimp cocktail, and can easily be made ahead of time. Coat the fish with a mix of salt and sugar flavoured with lemon and pink peppercorns, which provide it with just the right amount of personality. Serve it with a cocktail sauce-inspired dressing, featuring horseradish and ketchup to make it both sweet and slightly spicy. It’s a fancy yet casual option, best served with plain potato chips.

Nestled between being a classic and a brand-new dish, these ground turkey meatballs hold up well, making them perfect as an appetizer or to serve at a potluck. They’re soft and elevated thanks to the slightly sweet glaze made from apple juice. An apple and green onion garnish adds a thoughtful, elegant touch to these festive meatballs.

Salads are synonymous with potlucks. Set your usual macaroni salad aside and lean towards roasted chickpeas, celery, dried apricots and feta cheese, creating a great blend of textures. By preparing the salad the night before, you ensure the ingredients will absorb all the flavours. Add some fresh herbs and extra cheese upon serving, for a perfect salad that adds some flair to the evening.

These shortbread cookies are so adorable that kids’ll only have eyes for them by the meal’s end. Made without eggs, they have a sandy, almost brittle, texture. Use a pastry bag for the rosettes and then add candied cherries on top. Even grown-ups will love them!

You simply can’t compare the rice cereal treats from your childhood with this new version. The cereal is mixed with lightly toasted sesame seeds, mushrooms, brown butter, a dash of bourbon, molasses and salted peanuts for a rich and refined treat. An upgraded dessert that’s found its place on your holiday table.

Bring a touch of freshness to the table with this side salad consisting of fennel and orange, which go well with the crunchy radicchio and the anise-flavoured tarragon. It’s a delightful combination of sweet and bitter flavours, which is a nice change from the usual mashed potatoes.