Last Autumn, I heard of pumpkin macaroni and cheese and sort of dismissed the thought of pumpkin in macaroni. A few weeks later I had leftover pumpkin puree that I didn’t want to waste and added it to my macaroni and cheese sauce. You can guess where I’m going with this right? I was so pleasantly surprised with the outcome. Read More …
Each and every time I end up with either no leftover mashed potatoes or about two cups of leftover mashed potatoes. I could never gauge how much mashed potatoes my family will eat. When I do have mashed potatoes leftover, no one really wants them the next day because they just do not re-heat to be the same consistency or Read More …
This recipe really amplifies the taste of usually ordinary green beans. Tossed in freshly minced garlic, shallots, butter, and toasted pine nuts, these green beans will look elegant sitting on your Thanksgiving table. This recipe serves four but feel free to double or triple as required. Green Beans RECIPE Ingredients: approximately 30 green beans, washed 1 Tbsp. salted butter 2 Read More …
I think most would agree that a Thanksgiving feast is just not complete without stuffing. With ingredients like Ace Bakery croutons, carrots, celery, onion, Granny Smith apple, sage, and walnuts, this all vegetarian, homemade stuffing not only looks great served alongside your main, it tastes great and is full of flavour too. This recipe easily feeds 4-5 people but feel Read More …
Canadian Thanksgiving is just a few nights away and since this was a popular request, I will be sharing my recipe for mashed potatoes today. The first secret to creamy mashed potatoes is choosing the right potatoes. Always opt for starchy and creamy potatoes such as Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes and organic for better flavour – I always gravitate Read More …
These honey-glazed baby carrots always make an appearance during Fall and today was the perfect day to make them for the first time this season. Rich, and buttery, they make a great vegetarian side dish to compliment your Thanksgiving meal. Although this recipe is a really simple one, the addition of quality ingredients like real butter, organic carrots, and raw Read More …
