Cheese is always an excellent complement to broccoli. Wheel-shaped Gouda has a light yellow body and usually a golden orange wax rind.
A layer of dark coffee syrup conceals a tangy sweet lemon base. Garnish with a knotted strip of lemon peel.
Some things never lose their appeal, such as my mother's Christmas tea rings, which feature a dab of red currant jelly. So good are these little dainties that she made them year-round for church bake sales, showers and teas. Make sure the walnuts are fresh.
The oil in walnuts can oxidize quickly if the nuts are not stored properly. Use the freshest nuts available, such as California walnuts, and store any extras in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 6 months, or in the freezer for up to 1 year.
These jewel-toned squares are even more delicious than they are beautiful. The crystallized ginger adds a nice spicy warmth to the cookie crust.
These rustic cornmeal S shapes, inspired by Italian krumiri cookies, are a delicious change of pace from traditional sweet cookies. Dust with icing sugar if desired.
Canned chestnut pur?adds European chic to elegant finger cookies. If you want to freeze the fingers, do so before dipping them in chocolate.
As creamy as trifle, yet firm enough to cut into wedges, our make-ahead cheesecake is a wonderful cake sandwich filled with cream cheese and an assortment of berries.
This dessert sings with the all-Canadian taste of real maple syrup. Each serving is topped with crunchy maple pecans (add a dollop of whipped cream, if you like) for a decadent dessert.
