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.
Turmeric and other aromatic spices stand up well to a strong-flavoured meat like lamb. This dish is so easy to throw together yet elegant enough for entertaining. You can use mild, medium or hot curry powder, depending on the amount of heat you like. Sprinkle with fresh parsley, if desired.
These fragrantly spiced cookies originate from Holland, where they are enjoyed at the feast of Sinterklaas (S. Nicholas, a Dutch holiday character).
These adorable individual fruitcakes make perfect gifts. Dust the cookie cutter with icing sugar to prevent the marzipan from sticking.
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.
If the icing is too thick to pipe, dilute it with water, a teaspoon at a time.
A crown roast is the perfect cut for tableside carving – and offers great value for feeding a crowd in style.
