Raspberry Jam Snowflake Cutouts
Ruby raspberry jam peeking through snowflakes makes these pretty cookies as fun to look at as they are to eat.
Ruby raspberry jam peeking through snowflakes makes these pretty cookies as fun to look at as they are to eat.
A simple batter-layering technique yields fun results in this quick bread recipe. Kids will love the way the stripes emerge as the batter settles into the pan. We're pretty sure you'll love it, too.
Everyone's favourite sweet popcorn treat just got a little bit sweeter and festive thanks to added candy-coated chocolate candies.
Make your own gold medal–winning curling stones by sandwiching a cool, minty filling between two soft, cakey, chocolaty cookies and topping them with a gummy handle. If the coating chocolate is a little too thick to spread, stir in a few drops of vegetable oil to thin it.
This is the ultimate make-ahead dessert – it is best served the next day. Buy the sponge cake from your local bakery; they'll have it on hand in the freezer.
The combination of peppermint and chocolate is a holiday winner. The dark chocolate dough is ideal for cutting into all sorts of holiday shapes, such as holly. (From "Festive Cookies" in the December issue of Canadian Living.)
These brandy-scented apricot treats are perfect for elegant entertaining, but they're also a nice alternative to a Danish pastry for a holiday brunch. You'll appreciate how easy they are to make almost as much as you'll enjoy eating them. If the dried apricots are especially moist, you may have brandy remaining in the bowl after microwaving. If so, strain it and reserve for another use (such as adding to your coffee!).
A dense chocolate cake layered with seedless raspberry jam is a cinch to cut, and its generous size makes it suitable for large celebrations. Serve with Raspberry Sauce (see Additional Information below), berries and ice cream.
Draining pumpkin purée maximizes its flavour, eliminates excess water and makes a thick, luxurious filling.
Strawberries are forever linked with early summer. That's when you bite into a perfect red berry to meet its gush of sweetness. No wonder they star in special events -- weddings, graduations and alfresco socials. When they're matched with cake and whipped cream, you have a dessert worthy of celebration.
