Filled Local Strawberries
Chef Michael Schafer, Sydney's At The Forks Chef Michael was inspired by a prairie sunset and created an edible version. Ingredients Pâte Sucré 1 cup plus 3 Tbsp pastry flour…
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Champagne-Egg Brandy Sabayon
Chef Helmut Mathae, Pastry instructor at Louis Riel Arts & Technology Centre Egg brandy, a creamy and custardy liqueur, can be purchased at liquor stores. You may also substitute apricot…
Cranberry, Spelt and Flax Cookies
Baker/Owner Tom Janzen, Bread & Circuses Bakery A crumbly, meringue-like crunch is the first note with chewy bits of dried fruit mingling with base notes of nutty flax. Ingredients 1…
Vinaterta
This easy version of the traditional Icelandic torte cheats by using plum butter, (available in the preserves section of the supermarket) but doesn’t scrimp on flavour. Ingredients Cake 1 cup…
Christmas Lebkuchen (Gingerbread Cake)
Chef/owner Kurt Wagner, Gasthaus Gutenberger This twist on traditional gingerbread has the nostalgia of fruitcake with none of the stigma. You’ll be sneaking pieces late into the night. The first…
Chocolate Rum Mousse
Chef Helmut Mathae, Pastry instructor at Louis Riel Arts & Technology Centre For his chocolate recipes and sculptures, Chef Helmut uses Callebaut unsweetened dark chocolate for its superior flavour and…
Solo Maple St Honoré
Chef/Owner Fern Kirouac, In Ferno's Bistro The dense filling has a pudding-like consistency that is light in taste, with caramel and maple complementing each other nicely. Ingredients Pastry 1 lb…
Cranberry Chocolate Cookies
David Corby and Kristin Fillingham, Something Sweet A decadent cookie, these chocolatey morsels have even white chocolate-phobes indulging. Sweet-tart cranberries, good quality rich chocolate and crunchy pistachios prove a perfect,…
Chocolate-Dipped Gingerbread Men
Renee Conrad, Sweet Endings Cafe This dressed-to-impress version of traditional gingerbread men is always the first to go at parties, according to Renee. Since they’re so stable, they make for great gifts.…
Chocolate Mint Mousse Cups
Renee Conrad, Sweet Endings Cafe These elegant mousse cups are so simple to make, since they use store bought chocolate cups. Try using other flavourings or liqueurs, like orange, coffee or raspberry.…
Peppermint Macaroons
David Corby and Kristin Fillingham Something Sweet These minty cookies are a fresh and festive take on the classic French macaroon. The meringue-like cookies provide a brief crunch, then melt…