If there was ever an ever-present Christmas confection during my youth, it was the haystack. Neither lolly nor cookie, this unassuming, almost too easy treat simply has no business being as addictive as it is.

When it comes to non-meats, pineapple is my absolute favourite thing to grill in this entire world. The caramelised, almost bruléed sugars and smoky flavours are magnificent in a cocktail, and the charred fruit makes a superlative burger or pizza topping. (That's right, pineapple on pizza is good; haters to the left.)

Chocolate magic shell is a flawless ice cream topping, but there's nothing wrong with mixing it up. If you're a fan of peanut butter -- and who isn't -- you can make your own peanut butter magic shell with just two ingredients.

"Vegetable icing" may not sound wildly appealing, but sweet potato puree actually makes a perfect base for a rich, decadent, chocolate icing.

Pumpkin pasta may seem like a dish that can only be obtained at an insufferably hip restaurant, but you can actually make your own at home with just two ingredients. (Spoiler: One of them is pumpkin.)

Having a simple, fancy-looking dessert you can whip up at a moment's notice makes life a lot easier, and this (basically) two-ingredient tart from Bon Appetit is a great thing to have in your arsenal.

No football-watching spread is complete without chips and a creamy dip, but those abstaining from dairy can sometimes get left out of the fun. To make a super flavorful, addicting dip that everyone can enjoy, you just need to grab some cashews.