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Recipe: Classic Mashed Potatoes
Classic mashed potatoes. These are my absolute favourite mashed potatoes ever. I’ve experimented a few times in the past with sour cream, or Mexican mashed potatoes, yet this classic version is simply the best. Plus, the ricer make these smooth – they’re so good you’ll want a second helping! Okay, let’s get cooking. Ingredients 2 pounds of yellow potatoes 4 tablespoons of salted butter 1/3 cup of soy milk salt and pepper to taste freshly chopped green onions The very first tool you need for…
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Recipe: American Thanksgiving 2020
American Thanksgiving 2020 is here – we had decadent potatoes and chicken, yes, a little different, but oh, so good! So, what are you cooking up tomorrow for your American holiday feast? Anything special or traditional favourites? I’m a sucker for mashed potatoes and turkey – heck, I’ll even take a second helping of potatoes over pie. What? I know – I will! Okay, let’s get cooking. Here are the three recipes I used for this little family dinner. Recipes Sous Vide Chicken Duchess Potatoes…
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Recipe: Duchess Potatoes
Duchess potatoes – what? I know – they’re not totally royal, yet they’re good! These potatoes are a great balance of a twice baked potato and mashed potatoes. Plus, the wonderful thing is you can make these a day ahead. Thanksgiving, here we come! Okay, let’s bake up. Ingredients 1.5 pounds of yellow potatoes 3 egg yokes 1 tablespoon of chopped garlic 1/2 cup of soy milk 1/2 cup of greek yogurt 5 tablespoons of salted butter salt and pepper to taste First, this recipe…
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Recipe: Canadian Thanksgiving 2020
Canadian Thanksgiving 2020 is one of my favourite holidays. Filled with family, food and fall colours – it’s just the best. This year things probably look different, yet for us, it’s mostly the same (minus the mashed potatoes). This year we made a deliciously hearty fall salad, an Italian herb roasted turkey and some herb sweet potatoes. Okay, let’s check out the recipes. Canadian Thanksgiving 2020 Italian Roasted Turkey Hearty Fall Salad Butter and Herb Sweet Potatoes Start with the turkey, then make the sweet…
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Recipe: Butter and Herb Sweet Potatoes
Butter and herb sweet potatoes! This rich and savoury dish is a great addition to your Thanksgiving dinner. It’s full of depth of flavour. Okay, let’s get cooking! Ingredients 5 pounds of sweet potatoes 1/4 cup of rosemary and sage leaves 1 stick of salted butter 1 1/2 cup of gluten free panko 2 shallots 1 1/2 cup of soy milk 2 eggs 2 cups of fresh parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon of lemon zest salt and pepper to taste First, turn the oven to 350…
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Recipe: Italian Turkey
Italian turkey! That’s right, this thanksgiving we’re having a 10 pound turkey that is seasoned with Italian spices and herbs. Looking for some added flavour this year? Then spice things up with some goodness. Let’s get cooking! Ingredients 10 pound turkey 2 tablespoons of Italian seasoning 2 tablespoons of shallot seasoning salt to taste First, gather your spices. I know I’ve mentioned it many times, yet these spices from the Spice Merchant are the best. Be sure to check them out if you haven’t already.…
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Recipe: Fall Salad
Fall salad is here – just in time for fall! This deliciously hearty, yet fresh salad is the perfect fall recipe. Roasted beets, pistachios and homemade dressing with shallots, yes! Let’s get cooking. Ingredients: 4 stalks of kale 1/2 a head of butter lettuce 5 brussle sprouts 1 apple large roasted beet 1/2 cup of crumbled feta 1 shallot teaspoon of dijon mustard 2 teaspoons of balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup of grape seed oil 2 tablespoons of agave salt to taste First, wash and roast…
