Serve this sauce tossed with rigatoni or other ribbed pasta that can hold this chunky sauce.
These highly addictive southern Italian crispy bread rings are boiled then baked.
The bay leaves are used just for flavour and are not to be eaten. If you don't have hot paprika, use 3/4 tsp (4 mL) paprika and 1/4 tsp (1 mL) cayenne pepper.
Asian-style braising recipes work wonders in the slow cooker. Strong flavours mellow and come together beautifully. Serve over rice for an easy and satisfying dinner. If you can't find daikon radish, substitute small white turnips.
Even fruitcake skeptics will love these rum-scented balls. It's the perfect way to use up extra cake.
This recipe from our Holiday Celebrations 2009 special issue is a deliciously creamy, boozy toast to the new year. For a booze-free version, simply use milk instead of the spirits.