The chocoholics in your house will have a field day when you bring out these mouth-watering cupcakes. Decorate cooled cupcakes with your favourite icing. Add sprinkles or candies if you like.
This is a month in which the frozen earth may seem to yield nothing, but leeks are a winter vegetable and mushrooms grow fresh the year round. Their distinctive flavours combine to add zest to this rich soup, an ideal dish for really cold days.