Smoked Gouda Pork Burgers with Applesauce

Smoked Gouda Pork Burger with Applesauce
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I know Oktoberfest typically happens in September but I’m still feeling the flavor profile, in spite of it being November. We like to skip right to the holidays once the last jack-o-lantern hits the compost. But I’m still marinating in the fall of it all. I feel like holiday festivities encourage the rapid arrival of frosty nights. But having seen my city’s first snowfall this week – don’t worry, it didn’t stick – I am in no rush to dream of a white Christmas. So in lieu of unleashing an avalanche of holiday-friendly content, I’m keeping things autumnal with these Smoked Gouda Pork Burgers with Applesauce.

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Creamy Lentil Stew with Oyster Mushrooms

Creamy Lentil Stew with Oyster Mushrooms
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Well, we had snow yesterday evening, so the cozy season is officially here. And means we need vats and vats of soups and stews. That’s why I’m gifting you this Creamy Lentil Stew with Oyster Mushrooms. Not only will it defrost toes and warm your cockles or whatever, but it will also teach you everything you need to know about building soups and stews on your own. I think everyone should be capable of making themselves something warm and slurpable. In my book, it’s a crucial life skill. The fact that I’m Canadian may have everything to do with this belief – our winters are no joke. But everybody gets rain, so everybody needs stew – it’s as simple as that.

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Triple Chocolate Tart with Cherries & Gooseberries

Triple Chocolate Tart with Cherries and Gooseberries
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I don’t know about you, but my social feeds have been inundated with ghoulish goodies all month long. I swear, each treat is more creative than the last and I’m fairly certain I haven’t seen this much dry ice in, well, ever. Halloween may be different this year but people still seem to be in the spirit. But you won’t find any festive sweets on my feed. It’s not that I’m a Halloween curmudgeon, I’m not. I think it’s great that people, especially adult people, have so much love for this holiday. The creative decor and costumes are simply magic to behold. But I don’t have a head for Halloween decor, costumes, or indeed, desserts. In fact, today’s Triple Chocolate Tart is as close as I get and there isn’t a marshmallow spider web or gummy worm in sight. Please forgive me.

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Honey Garlic Fried Rice with Sausage & Squash

Honey Garlic Fried Rice
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Fried rice never gets the respect it deserves. Sure, the majority of carb-lovers love it. And no one is sorry to see it on a takeout order. I think fried rice might be one of the most universally loved comfort foods, rivaled only by pizza…at least in North America. But unlike pizza, fancy or artisanal fried rice is hard to come by. Even in the blogging world, fried rice is often billed as a dumping ground for leftovers. A quick, easy meal the kids will eat and the perfect vehicle for the sad scallions you almost forgot about. But fried rice deserves better. It most certainly deserves better from me because it has been a huge part of my life all my life. And this is why I went a little above and beyond for this Honey Garlic Fried Rice.

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