Recipes

Ingredients:1 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar2 large eggs, room temperature2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 teaspoon lemon extract3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon each ground cardamom, coriander, cinnamon and cloves1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cup slivered almondsDirections:1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and extracts. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, spices and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture.2. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; wrap and refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to roll.3. Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each...

Ingredients: 3 large egg yolks, room temperature3 tablespoons sugar3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom1 to 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flourOil for deep-fat fryingConfectioners' sugarDirections: 1. Beat egg yolks and granulated sugar until pale yellow. Add cream and cardamom; mix well. Gradually add flour until dough is firm enough to roll.2. On a lightly floured surface, roll into a 15-in. square. Using a pastry wheel or knife, cut into 15x1-1/2-in. strips; cut diagonally at 2-1/2-in. intervals. In the center of each diamond, make a 1-in. slit; pull one end through slit.3. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil...

Ingredients:1 cup butter, softened3/4 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground nutmegGlaze:1 cup confectioners' sugar1 to 2 tablespoons 2% milkCoarse sugar and/or edible glitter

Ingredients:1 cup butter, softened1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided1 large egg, room temperature1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 teaspoon lemon extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons ground cardamom, divided1/4 teaspoon saltDirections:1. Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and extracts. In another bowl, whisk flour, 1/2 teaspoon cardamom and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture.2. Using a cookie press fitted with a disk of your choice, press dough 1 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Mix remaining sugar and remaining cardamom; sprinkle over cookies. Bake until set, 8-10 minutes (do...

Ingredients:3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs2 tablespoons butter, melted2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup sugar2 teaspoons ground cardamom, divided1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten1/3 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup quick-cooking oats1/3 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup cold butter1/3 cup sliced almondsDirections:1. In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. square baking pan. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, 1 teaspoon cardamom and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over crust.2. In a small bowl,...

Ingredients:2/3 cup vodka2/3 cup port wine15 whole cloves3 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)2 orange zest strips (1 to 3 inches)1 orange slice1 lemon zest strip (1 to 3 inches)1 lemon slice1 piece fresh gingerroot (about 2 inches), peeled and thinly sliced1 teaspoon cardamom pods3 cups dry red wine1 cup packed brown sugarBlanched almonds and raisins (optional)Directions:1. In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.2. Transfer to a large saucepan; stir in red wine and brown sugar. Bring just to a simmer (do not boil). Reduce heat; simmer gently, uncovered, until flavours are blended, about 30 minutes, stirring...