Baked Goat Cheese and Blueberry Glaze

Baked Goat Cheese and Blueberry Glaze

This is a delicious salad for any time of the year. The Blueberry Glaze and Goat Cheese pair as beautifully as does the Goat Cheese and a French Sancerre (Sauvignon Blanc grape) from the Loire Valley.

Seafood Cocktail Spread

Seafood Cocktail Spread

Seafood Cocktail Spread became popular with the Best of Bridge series – that became our go to books in the 1970’s and 80’s. That truly was Haute Cuisine. This is our adapted version and the spread really must be made with from scratch Cocktail Sauce.

Cocktail Sauce

Cocktail Sauce

A throw back to the 1960’s, Cocktail Sauce originated in Britain and soon became very popular. Homemade is better and a breeze to make.

Yams

Yams

The term Sweet Potatoes and Yams are used interchangeably, but they are different root vegetables. Yams are starchier and lighter in colour.

Coleslaw

Coleslaw

Coleslaw is the creamy crunch with a Turkey meal, and if there’s leftovers a definite on the next day sandwich. It’s so versatile, perfect with fish tacos and required for any potluck.

Cranberries

Cranberries

Cranberries are almost like dessert served with the main meal. Bright red, they just look so beautiful alongside everything Turkey!

Turkey Gravy

Turkey Gravy

This gravy is rich in flavour, taste and colour. The turkey is roasted without covering or tenting it with foil; and basting it with port is pure genius!

Turkey

Turkey

The turkey method of roasting and brining is from Michael Smith’s collection. The turkey roasts breast side down until the last hour. Friend Frances gave us the tip about basting the turkey in the last hour with 1/4 cup of Port. No less, no more, 

Turkey Stuffing

Turkey Stuffing

A must with Turkey, this is our favourite stuffing recipe and just a bonus that it is Gluten Free. It took many many years to perfect, with everyone’s input! It is packed full of flavour and could be a meal itself. Some of our other 

Brine the Turkey

Brine the Turkey

Thanksgiving Flowers – because there really is nothing pretty about a raw turkey!