Cranberry, Almond and Fig Biscotti
Dip the biscotti in either dark or white chocolate to make these cookies extra delicious.
Dip the biscotti in either dark or white chocolate to make these cookies extra delicious.
This medium-dark fruitcake is full of nuts, fruit and lovely spices. If desired, unwrap occasionally and brush with more brandy.
In cooking, a sponge is a batter like mixture that becomes foamy. Here it makes lightweight but not airy doughnuts. A maple glaze adds just the right amount of sweetness - and Canadian flair!
Cocoa powder and melted dark chocolate combine in this smooth, creamy ice cream for a rich, decadent chocolate taste. This is great on its own or to use as a base for our other creative ice creams. Just add the other flavourings before the final freezing of four hours.
Serve these snowball sticks upright in a block of Styrofoam to add a touch of whimsy to your party. The nonalcoholic variation makes great holiday snacks for a kids' party. You'll need 36 candy sticks, available at bulk food or candy-making supply stores.
This classic pie uses sugar, or pie, pumpkins, which are abundant in the fall. They are much smaller than jack-o'-lantern pumpkins; one average-size sugar pumpkin will yield enough purée for just a single pie.
Whether runny or firm, with raisins or nuts, butter tarts are treats that never go out of style. Because any sugar filling that overflows the pastry hardens quickly and sticks to the pan, be sure to remove the tarts as directed. Or count on family members to hang around the kitchen waiting to eat the tarts that stick and break.
Junior chefs will love this delectable treat because they can make it on their own (though an adult should lend a hand when cooking the raspberry purée). Everyone will delight in the summery taste and silky smooth texture of the filling. The key to beautiful, even swirls is to patiently spoon alternating dollops of the lemon and raspberry batters over the crust.
Have fun with these cookies by modelling them after your favourite aunt, uncle or cousin.
