This recipe is adapted from America’s Test Kitchen’s book, One-Pan Wonders. This recipe uses one of the test kitchen’s favourite secret ingredients: instant tapioca. When added along with some dried porcini mushrooms, a lush flavourful gravy is created. The tapioca also prevents the sauce from getting watered down as the meat releases its juices. Serves:
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Does your family usually avoid Brussels sprouts? This simple, flavorful recipe might just change their minds. The Brussels sprouts are sautéed until perfectly al dente, giving them a tender bite with just the right amount of crunch. Crispy pancetta adds a smoky, savory depth, while toasted pine nuts bring a rich, nutty texture that ties
Read MoreIngredients 1 (4 lb) pot roast 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard canola oil 2 tablespoons tomato paste Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 750 ml red wine 8 shallots, peeled 4 cups beef stock 5 carrots, peeled 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 stalk celery, cut in half 4 sprigs thyme 4 leeks, cleaned and sliced
Read More1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 4 cloves garlic, each cut in half 2 pints cherry tomatoes salt 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 (5oz) skin on Arctic Char fillets Preheat the broiler. Set a large cast iron skillet on the stove over high heat until it is smoking hot. Add the olive oil and
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This recipe is so easy and never disappoints. It’s rich creaminess comes from simmering the potatoes in cream before assembling in baking dish and into the oven to finalize. Serves 6-8 Ingredients: 6 medium Yukon Gold potatoes 2 cups (480ml) heavy cream 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon (5ml) kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon (2ml) black pepper
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Ingredients: 1 pumpkin, medium about 3-4 pounds 2 – 3 baguettes, can be day old, cut in 1” pieces 3 tbsp butter olive oil 1/2 medium onion, diced 1/4” pieces 1 large carrot, diced 1/4” pieces 2 stalks of celery, diced 1/4” pieces 3/4 cup fresh cranberries, roughly chopped 2–4 garlic cloves 4 slices bacon,
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Cooking a bag of baby carrots in honey and orange juice makes this a surprisingly simple but delicious side dish. Serves 6 Ingredients: 1 bag-16 ounces (454g) baby carrots, rinsed 1/2 cup (120ml) water 2 tablespoons (30ml) unsalted butter 2 tablespoons (30ml) honey 1 teaspoon (5ml) salt 1/2 cup (120ml) freshly squeezed orange juice 2
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Cauliflower is such a versatile ingredient. It can be baked, fried, or even made into a rice substitute! With so many different ways to enjoy it, we thought we’d share one of our longtime favourite recipes. Our Golden Dome of Cauliflower recipe uses two types of savoury cheeses and is baked to a delicious perfection
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Here is another delicious recipe from the Queen Bees’ repertoire. It works well with either the spicy hot or mild depending on personal preference. Copies available in the meat department. Ingredients: 12 ounces (340g) penne pasta* 1 teaspoon (5ml) extra virgin olive oil 2 large shallots, peeled and sliced 4 Village Grocer Italian sausages
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