Serve this light dessert with berries and, if desired, whipped cream.
The versatility of these cookies is endless. White or milk chocolate, or dried apricots or currants make delicious substitutions for the dark chocolate. Make sure you use just a level tablespoonful of dough for each cookie; that guarantees the not-too-thin, chewy texture that will have you reaching for seconds.
These decadent cookies are perfect for making ice cream sandwiches. Cookies harden when frozen, so we underbake them slightly for a softer, chewier sandwich.
Oatmeal and raisins go from everyday favourites to special frozen treats.
A mascarpone cheese topping and glazed strawberries create a sweet version of everyone's favourite food: pizza. To keep the crust crisp, top it right before serving.
From Homemakers Magazine's food editor Andrew Chase, this was one of his father's favourite soups, reflecting his Baltic-Jewish background. Beet juice can be hard to wash off, so lightly oil your hands (or wear gloves). A food processor with grating attachment makes grating easy.
Similar to pudding cake, this simple dessert consists of two delicious layers: a warm and saucy strawberry bottom and a tender orange-flavoured cake on top. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
First Prize in Drop Cookie Category
Marilyn Gibson of Cobourg, Ont., has baked many dozens of cookies over the years. The very first she ever made (under the watchful eyes of her mother) were peanut butter. With more time on her hands now (and a lot less supervision), Marilyn is always dreaming up new versions of peanut cookies.
