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Spatchcock Cornish Hen Tray Bake

October 7, 2020 No Comments

And just like that, we’re on the doorstep of Canadian Thanksgiving. This holiday always sneaks up on me. One day I’m sipping rose on a patio and seemingly overnight I’m on the hunt for Brussels sprouts. But this year, Thanksgiving really took me by surprise. COVID has been messing with my sense of time all year, why would October be any different? I wish I could say this year’s Thanksgiving will be a holiday as usual. But it won’t. Our case counts are on the rise and we’re being told to limit our dining plans to our own households. No one will be traveling and there will be far fewer mouths to feed turkey to. Consequently, people are on the lookout for smaller festive meal ideas, so I’m happy to add to the din with this Spatchcock Cornish Hen Tray Bake.

Cakes, Custards & Puddings, Holiday, Recipes

Clementine Steamed Pudding with Marmalade Glaze

December 21, 2019 No Comments

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Alright, we’re in the home stretch now. The Holidays are at our doorstep, and not a person is stress-free, not even this elf. That’s why I thought I’d debut this charming Clementine Steamed Pudding now. The reality of just how many things you still have left to do has no doubt set in. So, while I’m sure you still want to present an “Ooh ah!” dessert on the 25th, your ambition to create a monstrosity like this or this has likely abated. Well, have no fear because this pudding is a simple one-bowl affair with a fair amount of downtime and a ton of Christmas charm.

Grains & Legumes, Holiday, Pies & Tarts, Recipes, Vegetarian

Curried Lentil Pot Pie with Coriander Crust

December 19, 2019 No Comments

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There was a time when planning Christmas dinner was a straight forward affair. You’d order the turkey, pick up a big bag of potatoes and quibble about what kind of stuffing to make. Well, it’s simply not that simple anymore. Our holiday tables have never been so diverse. Almost everyone I know has a vegetarian or vegan coming to dinner. And you know what? I’m all for it. I don’t think that making a dietary choice, moral or otherwise, should isolate you. On the flip side, I do feel for the omnivorous host who may find themselves short on veg-heavy ideas. So, I give you this Curried Lentil Pot Pie to make the season less confusing and far more merry and bright.

Cakes, Custards & Puddings, Dessert, Holiday, Recipes

Raffaello Angel Cake with Salted Almond Cream

December 15, 2019 4 Comments

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Behold! A coconut-coated sugar bomb. A blizzard of a cake. An edible pompom, if you will. During its construction, I affectionately called this cake “Snow Beast”, which is fitting if not appetizing. Its official title is Raffaello Angel Cake with Salted Almond Cream, which is much more respectful and descriptive than its playful moniker. But it will always be Snow Beast to me.