(NC)—After a long, cold winter, everyone is ready to eagerly embrace the balmy summer weather – and all the fresh, flavourful Canadian produce it yields. To kick off the season and early Canadian rhubarb crop, serve this torte recipe at your first barbecue of the summer.
1 1/2 cups (375 mL) ground gingersnaps (about 10 cookies)
1/2 [...]

(NC)—Fresh Canadian produce from local farmers and growers just can’t be beat. Strawberries in late July; stone fruits like plums and peaches in late August. Here’s a recipe that takes advantage of the bountiful, ripe Canadian stone fruits to enjoy over a bowl of refreshing Nestlé Real Dairy French vanilla ice cream. You’ll also be [...]

Pumpkin pie is definitely an American staple for holiday meals.  The traditional pumpkin pie is full of dairy and eggs, not to mention the lard that is typically present in flaky pastry crusts.  This has made it off-limits to vegans and even strict vegetarians since time immemorial.  However, the widespread availability of vegan baking substitutes [...]

Would you believe it if someone told you that it was possible to make delicious, mouth-watering, perfectly crisp and chewy cookies with no dairy and no eggs?  Believe it or not, it is possible to make vegan cookies!  What’s even better is that vegan cookies don’t skimp on the flavor or textures that make cookies [...]

Baking is as much a way of life as it is stress therapy. At the same time veganism is a lifestyle and a philosophy. Going vegan means that you are being conscious of being in harmony with nature, and the daily changes which is flowing and occurring with them
Just because you’re a vegan does not [...]

There is really nothing more delicious and decadent that crème brulee. And when it comes to making a gourmet food dessert, this is by far one of the most easy and well-loved. It is an enormously popular gourmet food dessert that is served in most fine restaurants, and definitely one that you should try if [...]

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In the name of love, romantics and loved ones alike will partake in the annual tradition of exchanging flowers, candy and gifts, come Feb. 14. While the majority of Valentine’s Day romantics will offer loved ones the usual material wares, most will overlook a few simple things that will really impress their valentine [...]

For those who’ve heard of sweet potato pie for years, but never tasted it, this is a great recipe for the Southern classic.
Makes One Pie Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 1 hour Chill Time: 2 Hours
2 cups mashed sweet potatoes* or yams
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup BeeHive or Crown Golden Corn Syrup
2 eggs
1/2 cup brown [...]

Treat your friends to a taste of your baking skills this holiday season with a recipe that yields delicious cookies and lasting friendships. Host a cookie exchange party. These festive swaps offer a time-saving way to share an assortment of baked-from-scratch treats.
Just invite eight to 12 friends and ask them to bring six dozen of [...]

Holiday entertaining without some scrumptious baked goods would be like Santa sans beard. Is it any wonder that government studies show the average American packs on about two pounds – and some as much as seven - over the winter?
It makes sense to try to lighten your holiday meals and many Americans are doing just [...]

(ARA) - The holiday baking frenzy is in full swing. Get out your measuring cups and a mixing bowl — with a few helpful tips and these fool-proof recipes, your baking endeavors are sure to be a delicious success.
Award-winning pastry chef Mindy Segal, owner of HotChocolate restaurant in Chicago, shares her favorite holiday recipe for [...]

TOPPING:
1 tbsp. butter or margarine
1/3 cup Fancy Molasses
1/4 cup sugar
6 slices pineapple
6 maraschino cherries
CAKE BATTER:
1/3 cup shortening
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup Fancy Molasses
1 1/2 cups sifted flour
3/4 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. each ginger and cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 egg
1/2 cup sour milk
Place butter in a 9″ square pan or casserole dish, melt, [...]

1 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup Fancy Molasses
1 cup cold, strong coffee
3 eggs, well-beaten
3 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. each, cinnamon, mace, salt
1 cup raisins
1 cup currants
Mix in order given. Bake in coffee ring pan at 375°F for 45-50 minutes. Cover with coffee-flavoured icing.
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(ARA) – The holiday season is a special time for family and friends to gather, and home-baked desserts have always had a place at the table. According to a Baker’s Joy Homemade Holiday survey, more than 75 percent of Americans are planning to bake more this year compared to years past.
But before you break out [...]

2/3 cup shortening
2/3 cup sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
2/3 cup Fancy Molasses
3 squares bitter chocolate
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups sifted enriched flour
3/4 cup sour milk
Cream shortening, add sugar gradually. Add baking soda, salt and vanilla. Mix in molasses and melted chocolate. Beat in eggs. Blend in flour alternately with sour milk. Bake at [...]

Enjoying the warmth of the kitchen and the aromas of holiday cooking are some of the most cherished holiday moments of the season. Before receiving guests and family at your holiday dinner table, pull out your recipe books and add the following holiday baking tips and an easy chocolate truffle recipe to your repertoire. You’ll [...]

Calling flan a caramel custard is to do it an injustice. No mere pudding, this traditional Mexican dessert is the crème de la crème of sweets. Of course, not surprisingly, there are a hundred and one variations on the basic recipe. But sometimes the original is so much more than one can expect, to alter [...]

Mexican desserts aren’t the first thing that leap to mind when thinking of Mexican cuisine. But given some of the outrageously delicious possibilities, maybe it should be. Here’s a sample that should convince anyone.
- Crema Catalana
An import from the Catalan area of Spain, this creamy dessert is easy to prepare and even easier to eat.
Ingredients:
4 [...]

More Than a Million Americans will Bake with Organic Pumpkin this Thanksgiving
(ARA) – What would the holidays be without pumpkin pie? It’s an American tradition and it may be hard to imagine how one could improve on such a classic dessert.
This year, why not make your pumpkin pie as close as possible to the way [...]

(NC)-Ontario peaches or nectarines join forces with a plethora of other fruity delights to create a delectable topping. With a warm rich base of toasted angel food cake, this dessert crostini is a winner all around.
16 slices angel food cake 16
2 cups Ontario peaches or nectarines, chopped 500 mL
1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and chopped [...]