German Rouladen melts in your mouth by the time it has simmered in its juices for an hour or two. This is a typical Sunday dinner or holiday recipe. Continue reading “German Rouladen”
German Rouladen
Brandied Beef Bourguignon
This fantastic Brandied Beef Bourguignon is a make-ahead dish that is easy yet elegant enough for a holiday meal. It is meant to sit overnight after you cook it to let the flavor develop. How perfect for an entertaining recipe! Serve this French classic with mashed potatoes or rice. The brandy flambé gives this an additional flavor hit beyond the red wine sauce. Continue reading “Brandied Beef Bourguignon”
Cocktail Grape Appetizer Tree
These grapes coated in cream cheese and nuts are absolutely delicious. They make a light and healthy appetizer and you could even serve them after your meal. I served this as an appetizer tree but they are equally good served on a platter. Continue reading “Cocktail Grape Appetizer Tree”
Mushroom Marsala Lasagna
This Mushroom Marsala Lasagna is a traditional Christmas lasagna according to Chef Fabio Trabocchi. Continue reading “Mushroom Marsala Lasagna”
Roast Turkey with Pomegranate Glaze
This Pomegranate Turkey uses pomegranate molasses as a glaze to lend a depth of flavor that many roast turkey glazes lack. Then it does double duty in the sauce for your turkey! Continue reading “Roast Turkey with Pomegranate Glaze”
Corn Bread Dressing
This Corn Bread Dressing gives a hint of Italian flare to your holiday meal. It is much lighter tasting than the traditional bread, onion, celery, sage combination. Wine and pine nuts add a surprising bit of liveliness to the dish. Continue reading “Corn Bread Dressing”
Champagne Roasted Cauliflower
This Champagne Roasted Cauliflower gets the Academy Award for Best Supporting Role! It is easy, elegant and does triple duty. It serves 8-12 which is perfect for a holiday meal. You could cut it in half but then you would be missing out on the leftovers which are as good or better than the original. Continue reading “Champagne Roasted Cauliflower”
Vegetable Strudel
This Vegetable Strudel recipe is a great way to get your veggie quota in! You can vary the ingredients, the amounts to feature your favourite vegetables. Got a lot of zucchini from your garden? This is a great way to use it up. Especially at this time of the year when vegetables are so fresh and good. Continue reading “Vegetable Strudel”
Holiday Wine Pairing Dinner
There is a fun trend going on in Ontario these days. Groups of people take the food and wine suggestions from the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO)’s seasonal Food and Drink Magazine and turn it into a pot luck dinner party. The quality of the menus and suggestions pretty much guarantees a good time! Continue reading “Holiday Wine Pairing Dinner”