Dried cranberries preclude the need for sugar in these tender, biscuitlike cookies, which are also flecked with green pistachios for a festive look.
This versatile fish stew is a classic of the West Coast. For the best flavour, use the freshest seafood you can find. Cut scallops in half if they are larger than 1 inch (2.5 cm). Serve with a sprinkling of fresh basil and a slice of crusty Italian bread to soak up al the juice.
This homemade take on sesame snaps is crunchy, sweet and nutty. For gifting, wrap them in squares of waxed paper and layer in a decorative box.
Pomegranate seeds are perfect for eating out of hand, or for adding a terrific tang and a brilliant pop of colour to a sweet dish like this.
With a delicious crust, this salmon is succulent and special enough for company. Serve with Zucchini Rice Pilaf.
Richly flavoured stews develop flavour as they sit in the refrigerator, making them perfect to reheat later in the week. Serve with boiled potatoes, or steamed rice and vegetable medley.
While everyone's focus is on Christmas dinner, it's always nice to have something special for Christmas morning as well - nothing that takes too much time, mind you, but something that looks and tastes great. A muffin pleases the little and big folks who can nibble as they participate in the splendid chaos of opening stockings.
