Preparation for fruitcake is now a lot faster, given today's quality diced candied peel and seeded raisins. Thank goodness the flavour is still just as good as it used to be.
This tasty reinvention of takeout pizza is a huge hit with Amber. Gail loves it because it bakes up in two pans — one to enjoy right away, the other to freeze and enjoy on another busy night.
Not for the faint of heart, this dark rich fruit-laden and rum-soaked cake with roots in the Caribbean has a decidedly grown-up taste for the holidays.
While the flavour and spices of sweet potato pie are similar to pumpkin pie, we switched it up with a graham cracker crumb crust. The elegant meringue topping was inspired by the sweet marshmallow-topped yams occasionally served as a Thanksgiving side dish.
These adorable individual fruitcakes make perfect gifts. Dust the cookie cutter with icing sugar to prevent the marzipan from sticking.
These German honey gingerbread cookies are like Christmas cake: They need time to develop flavour. Store in a cookie tin or wrapped in foil in a cool place for at least 3 weeks or for up to 3 months.
Whether you prefer sour green or tart-sweet red gooseberries, this vibrant purple pie screams out for a scoop of vanilla ice cream. A goose-shaped cutter adds a touch of whimsy.
You will have more than enough icing, so you may want to drizzle on a little extra. If you're in a hurry, use 1 pkg (397 g) frozen puff pastry instead of making your own.
These fragrantly spiced cookies originate from Holland, where they are enjoyed at the feast of Sinterklaas (S. Nicholas, a Dutch holiday character).
