Beef Lugaw

Lugaw (pronounced “loo-gow”) is soup to which rice is added to make a porridge-like consistency. In the Philippines, it is often made with beef or beef and tripe; with pork stock, stomach and intestines; or with chicken and various vegetables. Beef lugaw is generally unadorned with vegetables, so serve a simple salad on the side. You will need a big pot to make the stock.

Linzer Cookies

These jam-filled sandwich cookies are based on one of Austria's most famous desserts, the Linzertorte. For soft, chewy cookies, assemble a day in advance. For crispier cookies, sandwich the same day as serving.

Gingerbread Cutout Cookies

If the icing is too thick to pipe, dilute it with water, a teaspoon at a time.
 

Fruitcake Biscotti

We've taken the best of everything that fruitcake has to offer and captured it in our favourite biscotti. This modern and festive treat is delicious with a cup of coffee or tea after dinner.?

Ham Hock Squash Soup

Ham hock is perfect for soup. The bone makes a flavourful stock for cooking the chickpeas, and the meat makes it hearty and satisfying. Pair this soup with Whole Wheat Honey Oat Loaf, find the recipe link below.

Mushroom & Parsnip Tartines

Vanilla-Ginger Sandwich Cookies

Our earl grey version of these sandwich cookies are just as delicious.

Rich Brandied Fruitcake

Preparation for fruitcake is now a lot faster given today's quality diced candied peel and seeded raisins. Thank goodness the flavour is still as good as it was in my mother's day.