Skip the finicky rice and tedious rolling: To make this clever Japanese sushi-inspired appetizer layer toppings like fish and cucumber on rice crackers.

Cucumber sushi crackers recipe

Dinner

Recipes

 Studded with dried fruit and saffron ribbons this fragrant rice dish is an absolute showstopper and an unexpected addition to any menu.

Jewelled rice recipe

Use spicy sausage to save time and give a kick to this robust Spaghetti bolognese dish — who says a good Italian meat sauce needs to simmer for hours?

Spaghetti bolognese recipe

Try this irresistible recipe for Mashed sweet potatoes with pecan topping and find more Thanksgiving side-dishes at Chatelaine.com.

	 Mashed sweet potatoes with pecan topping recipe

a:2:{s:4:"time";d:1411388067;s:6:"author";i:229178;}

We've spiced up this standard carrot recipe with a little cumin. Its bold flavour is a perfect match for the maple-orange glaze.

Dinner

Cucumber sushi crackers

Jewelled rice

Spaghetti bolognese

Sweet-potato mash with crunchy pecan topping

Aromatic carrots