Perhaps the most Canadian dessert of all is the iconic butter tart. The first published recipe appeared in The Women's Auxiliary of the Royal Victoria Hospital Cookbook in the 1900s, but its origin is believed to date as early as 1663, when the king of France sent 800 unmarried women (filles du roi) to New France to o set the gender imbalance in the colony.
These layered bars are like three desserts in one! Using a candy thermometer ensures you have the right consistency of caramel (not too soft and not too hard).
This year, bake smarter, not harder, by participating in a cookie exchange. Here are our tips for a successful swap.
A true holiday feast isn't complete without something to sip on.
