Silky Acorn Squash Soup with Halloumi Croutons

Silky Acorn Squash Soup with Halloumi Croutons and Crispy Sage
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Holiday meals are so epic that individual dishes tend to get lost. It’s an endless parade of decadence. No matter how special they may be, it will always be hard for soups, sprouts, and sides to steal the show. But despite all this indulgent noise, we still have to put effort into each dish. That’s because a low note in a sea of high notes is bound to be the most memorable. Sad but true. So while it may be tempting to phone it in on the soup course (if you’re even bothering with a soup course) I’m here to tell you it’s not worth it. But I get it, when you’re elbow-deep in a turkey, soup may seem like a low priority. The solution? This Silky Acorn Squash Soup! It’s tasty, festive, and nearly effortless to put together.

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Cinnamon Miso Delicata Galette

Cinnamon Miso Delicata Galette with Whole Wheat Pastry
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Sometimes I dream up recipes to fulfill a defined, single purpose. A roast recipe for a celebration, the perfect snack for a movie night, or a warming sip for an aprés ski. But sometimes a recipe wanders into my head and I don’t have a clue what to do with it. And that is the case with today’s Cinnamon Miso Delicata Galette. This flaky beauty features tender slices of delicata squash packed into a golden whole wheat pastry slathered with cinnamon miso butter. The pie is finished with a sprinkling of rosemary, coarsely chopped pecans, and pomegranate arils. It is equal parts sweet and savory, and I think it would be right at home at the beginning or the end of the meal. Sure, this tart may have a bit of an identity crisis going on but at least it’s a delicious one. So let’s dive right in!

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Salisbury Pulled Beef with Pommes Puree

Salisbury Pulled Beef with Pommes Puree
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I never thought I’d be writing the post on a balmy November day. But here I am with a low and slow Salisbury Pulled Beef with Pommes Puree. It’s currently spring-like here in Ontario, Canada and I’m suggesting you fire up your oven for three hours. Here’s hoping wherever you’re reading this from is chilly because honestly, there is nothing cozier than lazily cooking something delicious on a frigid day. And if that is your scenario, it is my great pleasure to introduce you to this divine melt-in-your-mouth Salisbury Pulled Beef. And if you’re in my neck of the woods, save this recipe for a rainy cold day. I know they’re coming. So let’s dive right in!

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Red Leicester Broccoli Soup

Red Leicester Broccoli Soup
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There are few things on this planet as comforting and cozy as a big bowl of creamy soup. And today’s Red Leicester Broccoli Soup is a prime example of just that. This rich, stick-to-ribs dish features a classic mirepoix simmered with white beans and then pureed. Premium Red Leicester cheese is melted into the velvety soup before lightly steamed broccoli is folded in. This soup is luscious, thick, and completely captivating. And it’s not horrible for you, which is more than I can say for most beloved creamy soups. So grab a spoon and let’s dive in! 

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