Roast of Beef with Red Wine Gravy – Gluten and Gluten Free

Roast of Beef with Red Wine Gravy – Gluten and Gluten Free

Sundays are perfect days for roasting something in the oven. This makes a wonderful roast and potatoes kind of meal or a Beef Dip. Surprisingly Beef Dip AKA: French Dip was invented in Los Angeles and not France. Phillipe’s is said to have invented the 

Bruschetta

Bruschetta

Every family and region in Italy have their own best version of Bruschetta. Most familiar to us contains tomatoes, onion, basil, and garlic. Some areas in Italy serve it only with tomatoes, olive oil and garlic; while others serve it with cured meats.

Tomato and Feta Salad

Tomato and Feta Salad

We love this salad as a side dish with grilled beef or lamb. Feta Cheese varies in flavour and saltiness. Greek Feta has more intensity than French Feta, and both are delicious.

Turkey Chili

Turkey Chili

Turkey Chili is a little leaner than beef; and we use some cumin and thyme to enhance the flavours. White kidney beans change the appearance but not the taste. This recipe is a slow cook type meal for a cool fall or winter day. Even 

Yams

Yams

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

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!