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!

Pork Chops and Granny Smith Apples

Pork Chops and Granny Smith Apples

Pork and apples are an iconic culinary combination that has been written about for centuries. Pigs grazed in the apple orchards, and throughout history, they have been served together in some form. This is a fall must and a warm meal for a cozy winter 

Pasta alla Valdostana

Pasta alla Valdostana

If you want a change from the ham bun leftovers, do try this creamy recipe from the Northern Italian Aosta Valley; nestled just below Mont Blanc near France and Switzerland. Cheese from “Valle d’Aosta” is also known as Fontina. Fontina is a DOP cheese is 

Roasted Beet and Chèvre(Goat Cheese Salad)

Roasted Beet and Chèvre(Goat Cheese Salad)

Beets fill the markets by fall and have been harvested for centuries, for good reason! This is an easy, delicious salad once the beets are roasted. Roast the beets earlier in the day or even the day before.

Spaghetti with Meat Sauce (Ragu)

Spaghetti with Meat Sauce (Ragu)

Ragu generally means tomato and meat sauce, but a heated debate continues about the name of “Spaghetti Sauce”. Some American Italians call it “Sunday Gravy” because gravy always had meat in it; and was served on Sunday. In our house Spaghetti Sauce is more likely 

Baked Bone In Ham

Baked Bone In Ham

There are a few basics to baking a moist bone in ham, regardless of the size. Even though it is messier to carve, bone in is well worth the effort.  Serve with Potatoes Gratin, Potatoes Savoyarde or Potato Salad; and use the bone for Yellow Split