(NC)—The holiday season is a joyous time of year, but as every family knows, it can be a busy one as well. In addition to picking up last minute gifts and scheduling entertaining activities, friends and drop-in guests can always be counted on to share in some cheer. While these impromptu gatherings can put a [...]

(NC)—As much as kids love eating up delicious treats during the holidays, there’s something else they love just as much—creating and baking the treats with their own hands. The holidays are a great time for baking in the kitchen with kids, as they can let their imaginations soar and really get into the festive spirit. [...]

(ARA) – Holiday tunes on the radio, mistletoe hanging in strategic locations and the scent of pine lingering in the air – it’s the perfect time to get into the kitchen and discover some new cooking flavors that will keep your taste buds happy and give your house a warm, yummy smell. Not only does [...]

(ARA) – Jam thumbprints, peanut butter blossoms, sugar cookies decorated with colored sugars and icings and gingerbread cookies – just the images of them in your mind can conjure up the smells of yummy Christmas cookies baking in the oven. It is the season to be making Christmas cookies. Whether they’re for your family, a [...]

Become the ultimate cookie exchange host (ARA) – Cookie exchange parties are a holiday tradition that provides a fun-filled reason for friends and family to enjoy each other’s company and fill up their holiday cookie trays. This season, bakers and holiday entertainers can visit www.kissescookies.com to find a one-stop shop for receiving and sharing holiday [...]

The holidays supply an endless array of mouth-watering treats. Miniature versions of favorite desserts are perfect for holiday entertaining, especially when grouped together on a dessert buffet. This season try bite-sized, scrumptious cookies and candies to share new flavors with your friends and family. Instead of baking massive batches of cookies, your dessert buffet can [...]

If only love alone were the key ingredient for baking success. Filling your cookie tray with delicious delights, however, calls for just the right mix of a great recipe, good ingredients and a little baking savvy. “Delicious cookies start with quality ingredients like good chocolate, real butter and fresh spices,” says Gale Gand, Chicago pastry [...]

Thanksgiving and Christmas in Canada are wonderful occasions for home bakers to hone their skills. Traditional German Christmas cookies are a fun way to get started, even for people with no baking experience. The recipes are usually fairly simple and straightforward, requiring only pantry staples, a few special seasonal ingredients and cookie cutters. For those [...]

These rich, buttery cookies can be prepared days before the big party and are sure to wow your holiday guests. A sprinkle of vanilla sugar is a delightful addition to each crumbly bite. 2-1/3 cups  flour   575 mL 3/4 cup ground  California walnuts 175 mL 1/4 tsp   salt   1 mL 1/4 tsp   cinnamon  1 mL 1 cup   icing sugar  250 mL 1 tsp   vanilla   5 mL 2   eggs   2 [...]

Homemade biscotti are always an impressive gift for the coffee or cookie lover on your list. You can also keep an extra stash handy for any of those last minute holiday guests. Gift wrap tip: pick up Chinese food containers in festive colours from your local craft store for easy, yet attractive packaging. Prep time: [...]