Butter Tarts

These are a classic of Canadian cuisine.  I can remember getting excited when I'd visit Grandma and she'd pull some of these out for us to eat.  One bite and you'll be sold on them.

Yield: 24

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

These soft chocolate cookies have a great texture and loads of fudgy goodness.  Plus they look good.

Yield: 3 Dozen Cookies

Au Gratin Potatoes

This is a classic potato dish that is pretty easy to make.  Cook in a saucepan for 10 minutes, let it bake for a while in the oven, and you've got a fantastic side dish!

Yield: 6 servings

Cinnamon Rolls

Cinnamon rolls rock!  They smell great and taste even better.  You do have to plan ahead a couple hours, but they really aren't difficult to make.

Yield: 15 rolls

Chipotle Pepper Bean Dip

Bean dip is tasty, and it's really pretty easy to make yourself, too.  All you  need is a blender and a few minutes.

Yield: 8 servings

Bread Soup Bowl

Bread bowls are awesome.  They look cool, taste great, and fill you up like nobody's business.  I made these with homemade potato soup, though you could do it with just about any thick soup or stew that you'd like.

Yield: 8 bread bowls

Honey Walnut Pie

You've got to love walnuts to want to try this recipe.  It's a pretty cool pie, and let's you break away from the traditional pies to try something new.

Yield: 8 servings