On a hot, sunny day, this sandwich makes a satisfying summer treat. The softer your dried fruit, the easier it is to cut and to eat, so always check the expiration date – and sample a piece – before use.
Candied, dried and rolled in sugar, crystallized ginger is the pride of Australia's thriving ginger industry. The best medallions are cut from the tender heart of the baby ginger rhizome and are enjoyed plain or dipped in chocolate.
This frozen dessert is quick to make using ready-made ingredients and great to have on hand for surprise guests.
Perhaps the most Canadian dessert of all is the iconic butter tart. The first published recipe appeared in The Women's Auxiliary of the Royal Victoria Hospital Cookbook in the 1900s, but its origin is believed to date as early as 1663, when the king of France sent 800 unmarried women (filles du roi) to New France to o set the gender imbalance in the colony.
Slices of fresh berries, chunks of graham crackers and velvety cream cheese give these pops a nice, satisfying texture. Bonus: The cream cheese drastically slows down melting time, making these frozen treats ideal for a super-hot day.
To make this a truly Canadian cocktail, use a locally produced sparkling wine instead of Champagne. This sweet cocktail would be perfect for toasting with dessert or served after dinner.
