There’s always room for chocolate chip cookies. But that doesn’t mean we can’t always make them better. The secret to this recipe? Add brown butter to the dough, which provides depth to the flavour of the cookies. Then add chopped dried cranberries for a welcome touch of tartness. Best enjoyed with a tall glass of milk!
Рубрика: Holidays
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Caramelized White Chocolate and Fleur de Sel Cookies
The latest trend in chocolate? Caramelized chocolate, also known as blonde chocolate due to its amber colour. To prepare it, simply bake white chocolate on a baking sheet for a few minutes in the oven, until it changes colour and takes on a caramel flavour. It tastes absolutely delicious in a chocolate and fleur de sel cookie!
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Butter Cookies with Marbled Mint Icing
These shortbread cookies will awaken the artist in you, without requiring any particular skills. To create a marbled effect, simply prepare a royal icing with powdered sugar and egg whites, to which you’ll add a few drops of food colouring, and then swirl using a toothpick. Simply dip the cookies into the minty icing, for a technique that’s as refreshing as the cookie’s flavour.
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Braised Leeks with Gruyère
These melt-in-your-mouth leeks are sure to be a hit. Have fun with textures: soft leeks in a creamy mustard and tarragon sauce, with a crispy breadcrumb and almond garnish. The sauce is rich enough to not soak the other dishes on the plate, and slicing the leeks into segments makes serving easy.
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Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Holiday Spices
Since it’s always easier to eat with your hands, these tiny sandwiches will be welcome at any casual potluck. The pulled pork filling with holiday spices can be made in advance and won’t take over the oven (thanks to the slow cooker). At a potluck, create a self-serve station where everyone can load up their brioche buns with the meat and cranberry-radish coleslaw, for a burst of colour and crunch with each bite.
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Salmon Gravlax with Cocktail Dressing
This salmon gravlax recipe is a nod to shrimp cocktail, and can easily be made ahead of time. Coat the fish with a mix of salt and sugar flavoured with lemon and pink peppercorns, which provide it with just the right amount of personality. Serve it with a cocktail sauce-inspired dressing, featuring horseradish and ketchup to make it both sweet and slightly spicy. It’s a fancy yet casual option, best served with plain potato chips.
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Savoury Mushroom Tart
Reminiscent of buffet-style mini quiches, popular at potlucks, this savoury pie with a flaky crust is filled with cooked mushrooms, and then topped with Parmesan cheese, eggs, mustard and cream. Add a sprinkling of pickled shallots (made the day before) for freshness and serve. They’ll be devoured in a flash!
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Honey and Apple-Glazed Turkey Meatballs
Nestled between being a classic and a brand-new dish, these ground turkey meatballs hold up well, making them perfect as an appetizer or to serve at a potluck. They’re soft and elevated thanks to the slightly sweet glaze made from apple juice. An apple and green onion garnish adds a thoughtful, elegant touch to these festive meatballs.
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Roasted Carrot and Chickpea Salad with Apricots and Feta
Salads are synonymous with potlucks. Set your usual macaroni salad aside and lean towards roasted chickpeas, celery, dried apricots and feta cheese, creating a great blend of textures. By preparing the salad the night before, you ensure the ingredients will absorb all the flavours. Add some fresh herbs and extra cheese upon serving, for a perfect salad that adds some flair to the evening.
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Cherry Shortbread
These shortbread cookies are so adorable that kids’ll only have eyes for them by the meal’s end. Made without eggs, they have a sandy, almost brittle, texture. Use a pastry bag for the rosettes and then add candied cherries on top. Even grown-ups will love them!