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Chill the tea, juice, and soda water before combining them in this delicious fruit punch.
Soy milk and soy yogourt are sweeter than their dairy counterparts, making them a perfect choice for muffins.
This salad has it all, and at a lesser gathering could provide a meal in itself. Duck makes for a refreshing departure, but feel free to work in chicken or the poultry of your preference.
Sumptuous and rich, this dish finds full expression with the exotic addition of truffles and truffle paste (available at specialty stores). Looking to lighten up? Halve the cream or measure to taste.
Bird is the word at Thanksgiving, and this pheasant dish, served on truffled spaghetti squash, sautéed rapini, and finished with a fall chanterelle brandy cream, makes for a pleasant change of feather, bedded with plenty of seasonal substance.
Silken smooth, elegant, and satisfying, this recipe can be adjusted for future use with a variety of flavours by substituting various citrus and spirits. This version is well worth the giving of thanks!
This rich and creamy gravy is both hearty and healing. Pour over vegetarian patties or loaves, sautéed vegetables, noodles, squash, or potatoes.
Fresh-tasting and forward-thinking, this is an ideal dish for tapping into the final seasonal crop of heirloom tomatoes.
Roasted Bison Tenderloin with Merlot Sauce
A last lingering look at the fresh fruits of summer, this dish works with any fruit.
This classic stir fry never fails to please. Serve steaming hot on a bed of organic brown rice and top with lightly toasted sesame seeds or slivered almonds.
Ginger Lover's Spice Bars
The sweetness of the crab combined with the richness of the halibut and earthy appeal of fresh chanterelles makes this an elegant but simple affair. Experiment with other seasonal mushrooms to add even more local flavour. Pair this fare with some heirloom beets and field green beans, lightly steamed, and serve with a medium Riesling.
A nice biscotti makes the ideal accompaniment for this flavourful fix of fruit with its velvety topping. A frozen berry is fine in a pinch, but for the best results, feel free to play with whatever local organic fruits are available.
This recipe is for an appe-tempting small bite. Quantities can be doubled to create the ideal summertime lunch. Albacore tuna is an affordable substitute to make this a regular favourite.
The secret to this thick green soup is to slice the kale into extremely thin strips.
Toasted sesame seeds add wonderful flavour to this salad.
Warm up with a smooth bowl redolent of cauliflower sweetness and the earthy essence of truffles.
Creative flair and familiar flavours combine to create an accessible and delicious alternative to more traditionally festive fowl.
The fresh burst of the pear compote perfectly complements both the savoury and the sweet in this dish.
Ice cream is always a treat, but this rare delight is a snap to whip up. There’s no comparing an honest dose of homemade heaven. Festive time saver: Can be prepared three days ahead.
Think of this as the phyllo-siphers scone: baked brie, wild mushrooms, and winter thyme wrapped in crisp bundles.
This hearty bean soup offers winter warmth with a herbaceous hint of spring and a salty salute to the sea.3/4 cup (175 mL) white beans1 Tbsp (15 mL) chopped rosemary4 cloves garlic, chopped2 anchovy fillets2 Tbsp (30 mL) extra virgin olive oil1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped prosciutto1 Tbsp (15 mL) white wine4 cups (1 L) chicken stock2 Tbsp (30 mL) chopped parsleyZest of 1 lemonSalt and pepper to taste
While this free-range meets fruits-du-mer dish has plenty of elements, it can be prepared in the 15 minutes the chicken spends in the oven. Storebought basil oil can be substituted, but those with access to fresh basil and a blender will love the results.
