A gingersnap cookie crust, spiced pumpkin cheesecake filling and whipped cream cloud topping make this heavenly fall dessert absolutely irresistible. Even the most devout pumpkin pie purists will be converted!
From street vendors in India to chic cocktail hors d'oeuvres here, potato-filled pastries are fantastic. Whether fried or baked, they're best freshly made, but for convenience sake, you can freeze them.
Thighs work well in this new main-course take on a popular appetizer because they stay moist during cooking. Serve with Coriander Chutney.
"Making a pie in a large jelly roll pan means you can easily serve a crowd. Plus, a slab is so much simpler to transport and slice without making a mess. Talk about a win-win!" — Gilean Watts, Food specialist
Candied maple walnuts sprinkled among the cake layers add a pleasing crunch to this towering treat.
Fish is a staple in our home and I am always trying to create new accompaniments, while at the same time using local foods. I enjoy creating nutritious meals that are diabetic friendly (two of my children have Type 1 Diabetes), heart healthy, and always incorporating as many colours of the rainbow that I can. This dish can be made with any white fish as it looks so inviting with the reds and greens of the sides. Wild blueberries and Halibut - a perfect marriage as opposites do attract! I have (tried) roasted beets before but was always a bit disappointed when they dried out, so I tried this crusting method and it turns out a moist brightly colored beet with just a hint of horseradish! When plating this recipe, layering creates a presentation that is not only eye-appealing, but a superb blend of flavors. Using summers' bounty means delicious fresh menus for friends and family.
No ugly sweater party is complete without these themed cookies! The gaudier the better, so let the kids' imaginations run wild with endless candy and colour combinations. Reserve some of the icing to use for decorating, and pipe stripes and patterns onto the sweaters, if desired.
We've added a subtle blend of spices to basic shortbread for extra festive flavour. If you wish, omit the spice to adapt the dough to an endless number of recipes.
Pies aren't usually among the gluten-free goodies in grocery stores. This all-purpose crust solves that problem. The pastry is delicate, so roll it out between sheets of parchment paper to keep it from crumbling. That will also make transferring it to the pie plate a cinch. Dust the paper lightly with tapioca flour between rolls if you find the pastry is sticking to it.
