Roasted Brussels Sprouts This recipe is about the Brussels Sprouts, the simplicity lets the flavour shine. By roasting the Brussels Sprouts the natural sugars caramelize and you’re left with slightly charred veggies that have the most incredible nutty flavour. SaveSave ...
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Turkey and Dumplings
Turkey and Dumplings I don’t know about you but I always make too much food, especially around the holidays so I have to come up with fun new ways to use up the leftovers; enter Turkey and Dumplings. Another fun fact you may or may not know about me (well Mike) is that Mike’s family is from the east coast of Canada where they have this delicious ...
Savoury Roasted Butternut Squash
Savoury Roasted Butternut Squash I cooked this dish for my sister who had never tried squash before in her life. She had issues with the texture of the squash, which kind of confused me since the name matches the texture! So if you have never had squash let me try to explain it to you; it has a mild flavour that can be complemented with sweet or ...
My Surviving the Holiday Dinner Guide
I remember the first time I did the Thanksgiving turkey, I know I sound old… I’m not though, I swear! Anyway, the first time I roasted the turkey I took tips from Ina Garten; I didn’t stuff the turkey with stuffing, I stuffed it with aromatics. The aromatics steam as they cook and give off the most incredible flavour. There is one very important ...
Brussels Sprouts Gratin
Brussels Sprouts Gratin Thanksgiving is around the corner and this will definitely be on our table. Stay tuned for My Surviving the Holiday Dinner Guide, I ‘ll show you our family menu and walk you through tying all the items altogether, including sharing oven space and when to go shopping. This dish is a gratin, characterized by cream and butter ...
Mushroom Gravy
Mushroom Gravy I had no idea mushroom gravy was this easy! This tastes so good, so rich and fattening but it’s really, really low fat! Don’t skip the butter here (yes, butter) it’s really a marginal amount and you can’t beat the richness and flavour it adds. Makes 2-3 Cups ½ tbsp butter 227 g package of mushrooms (button or cremini), ...
Roasted Chicken
Roasted Chicken This recipe is interchangeable with turkey; this is actually the recipe that I make for the Thanksgiving Turkey! The key to roasting any meat, especially poultry is after removing it from the oven you have to wrap it tightly in tinfoil and let it rest for 20 minutes; no more no less. Serves (depending on the size of the ...