Springerle
These moulded aniseed cookies get their festive designs with a special deeply patterned rolling pin. It is said that traditionally children were each presented with their own personal springerle moulds made of wood or metal.
These moulded aniseed cookies get their festive designs with a special deeply patterned rolling pin. It is said that traditionally children were each presented with their own personal springerle moulds made of wood or metal.
It almost seems that the slow cooker was made for this subtly spicy, rich mole sauce. In fact, you might be tempted to make a double batch of just the sauce and freeze half for another time - simply thaw it and reheat with cooked, shredded meat. Serve over rice or with warmed corn tortillas to soak up all the sauce.
Serve up a moist cheesecake filled with fresh blueberries for an epic summer dessert.
This family favourite from Diane Zajac of Peterborough, Ont., has appeared on her Christmas table for about 20 years.
A coffee-infused blondie base and creamy mascarpone topping give these bars the flavours and textures of the classic Italian dessert. These portable treats allow your guests to mingle without being tied to the dinner table.
Like thin biscotti, these jewel-studded cookies are crisp and delightful. Use a sharp serrated knife for slicing.
These pretty little trifles are a summery deconstructed take on traditional tiramisu.
The signature flavour of this fragrant Indian rice dish comes from the cinnamon stick, bay leaf and cloves. Although brown basmati rice isn't traditionally used, it adds fibre and a nice texture. Adding the frozen peas at the end keeps them bright green.
Nanaimo bars are one of the most popular treats from the kitchen – even though they're not baked. In this version, food writer Carol Ferguson gives them a twist by layering dark between light colours, thus reversing the classic colour scheme.