Canola oil gives these biscotti-like cookies a crispness, which makes them perfect for dipping in coffee or hot chocolate. Vegans can make a slightly crunchier version with egg replacer, a nonanimal product available at health food stores; use according to directions on the box for one large egg. Demerara is a coarse raw sugar available in the baking section of most supermarkets.
This light moist cake is simple and impressive. No Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise? Try a late-harvest Riesling, Vidal or even white grape juice. The smaller the grape the better, with Champagne grapes being the best choice. Be sure they are dry before using.
A citrusy custard makes a light-tasting finale to a satisfying dinner. Garnish with orange segments or strips of orange rind tied into dainty knots.
Crisp on the outside yet soft, chewy and marshmallowy on the inside, this chocolate meringue bowl makes a pretty container for the strawberries.
This all-purpose cake, made without butter or eggs, is so moist and easy to make that you will use it again and again. When frosted, it keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. When not frosted, it freezes well for up to one month.
The dulce de leche filling makes these sandwich cookies extra delicious.
