Hey guys, Evan here… Now is time for friends and family to gather around the table and enjoy a delicious meal and even better company. Many enjoy a festive turkey, while others a succulent ham. With that said, many will take the back seat to carving… but it is really quite simple. I have put
Read MoreThis ham is only partially cook. You will need to cook it further, as follows: 1/2 Ham: Place in a pan which is covered, with about an inch of liquid in the bottom – options are ginger ale, apple juice, or water. Roast for approximately 3 hours at 300 degrees fahrenheit. Replenish liquid if needed,
Read MoreThis ham is fully cooked when you get it. All you are doing is warming to serve, as follows: 1/2 ham – wrap in foil and warm approximately 1 1/2-2 hours at 250 degrees. Let it rest for 30 minutes before carving. You can glaze it in advance of wrapping it in the foil, with
Read MoreThis 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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