This silky dessert is spiked with tequila and fragrant mango. Canned mango purée is available in the international aisle of many grocery stores, as well as in Asian and Latin American markets.
Thinly sliced cappocola (spicy cured pork) from the deli counter adds colourful curls to the top of this spinach-and-red-pepper quiche. In a pinch, you can use chopped prosciutto instead.
Panettone, a tall and cylindrical sweet bread made from a buttery, egg-rich dough, is an Italian Christmas classic. While it's traditionally made with dried fruit, we've added indulgent chocolate and roasted hazelnuts for the most decadent dessert possible. Serve with espresso, and use any leftovers for French toast or bread pudding.
Picture this: a rich, brownie-like chocolate cake topped with chocolate mousse, whipped topping and garnished with even more chocolate. Sound divine? It is! Italian meringue gives the mousse a light, fluffy texture without the addition of gelatin. If you can include dairy in your dessert, substitute whipped cream for the nondairy whipped topping.
When it's time for réveillon (a special feast on Christmas Eve in Quebec), this is the pie that welcomes everyone to the table. The super-flaky crust is loaded to the brim with a subtly seasoned meat filling.
Christine Cushing, this year’s recipient of the Junior League of Toronto’s Culinary Trailblazer Award shares one of her family favourite recipes with you - her Dad’s Moussaka!
"Rich butterscotch pudding fills these sweet shortbread cups, which are easy to serve at a sit-down dinner or a cocktail party–style gathering. A hint of Scotch whisky and shards of nutty, buttery toffee make them the most elegant hand-held sweets you'll ever serve." — Amanda Barnier, Food specialist
Pies aren't usually among the gluten-free goodies in grocery stores. This all-purpose crust solves that problem. The pastry is delicate, so roll it out between sheets of parchment paper to keep it from crumbling. That will also make transferring it to the pie plate a cinch. Dust the paper lightly with tapioca flour between rolls if you find the pastry is sticking to it.
A traditional holiday recipe, this popular Yule log is a cinch to make in stages, ready to assemble the day before serving.
Two birds combine to make an interesting flavourful pie. This recipe makes two pies, so you have one for now and one for later.
