Whisky Wrap-Up
Dec 12, 2022
In Roman times, these cookies were sweetened with the must, or mosto (as the name indicates), left over from wine production. Give this Italian cookie recipe a try for a change.
Extra chocolaty, these squares from Daphna Rabinovitch, our associate food and nutrition editor, don't even need icing. If you like, you can serve them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, raspberry sauce and fresh raspberries for an elegant dessert.
These sweet dessert latkes are crisp golden brown apple fritters. Serve with drained or flavoured yogurt or sweetened sour cream.
This coffee cake–style dessert has a streusel topping that sinks as it bakes, giving the dessert its “buckle.” Though it's usually served from the pan, you can line the pan with parchment paper if you wish to remove the cake and cut into squares.
Demerara sugar is less refined than regular sugar, so it gives these cookies a rich, creamy, molasses-like flavour with large grains that remain crunchy after cooking. Look for a dark Demerara-style sugar (such as Mr. Goudas, Lantic or Redpath) with other brown sugars in the baking aisle.
Sneaking this wholesome ancient grain into a beloved oatmeal cookie is easier than you think. With just a hint of flavour and a light crunch, it blends in with the oatmeal and adds extra nutrition to a sweet snack. The cookies will turn out little softer and cakier than usual.
The perfect size to serve with tea or for dessert after a big meal, these squares are just what you need when you’re craving a sweet bite.
The larger, firmer and starchier cousin to bananas, plantains are best when the skin is mostly black with some yellow. Grilling brings out their inherent sweetness, and the mildly spiced steak and refreshing coleslaw will have you dreaming of the Caribbean. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.
Dulce de leche, a Latin American caramelized milk confection, is available at many grocery and specialty food stores.
