Double Chocolate Truffle Bars
Delectable, sophisticated bars make an elegant addition to any sweet tray.
Delectable, sophisticated bars make an elegant addition to any sweet tray.
With its pattern of almonds on top, this easy-to-make, fruit-laden Christmas cake from Dundee, Scotland, is famous throughout the British Isles.
This elegant ending can wait comfortably in the freezer. Serve on chilled plates so the souffle don't melt too quickly.
Slow roasting gives you exceptionally tender lamb and allows the Mexican flavours to permeate the meat. You can substitute 2 tsp ancho chili powder for the whole ancho pepper; just mix it in with the ground spices.
It all began with a recipe involving a calf's foot filling (the less said, the better), but Eccles cakes are now one of Britain's most famous sweet treats.
Probably more famous than the town from which it comes, the Eccles cake began its rise to popularity in the 1790s in what is now part of Greater Manchester, where bakers James Birch and his apprentice-turned-rival William Bradburn battled for supremacy in the apparently fiercely competitive fruitcake market.
These small round patties of flaky pastry with a currant filling are not to be confused with similar-looking Chorley cakes (less sweet) or Banbury cakes (more oval). Today Eccles cakes hold a special place in the nation's heart, which not even their unappetizing nickname -- "dead fly pies" -- can diminish.
These twice-baked cookies are great for gifting because their dryness allows them to be stored for long periods of time and is less prone to breaking. Pipe or drizzle the melted chocolate onto your cookies, if desired.
Rainbow trout is a perfect quick-cooking fish. When it's seared, the tender flesh—enhanced here by smoky, spicy chipotle chili powder—practically falls off the skin. Filled with colourful veggies, smoky lentils and a citrusy vinaigrette, this salad is a comforting meal served warm, and any leftovers make a light, refreshing lunch straight out of the fridge.
Juicy rhubarb, kissed with spices, nestles in a crisp phyllo crust to make a stunning tart.
