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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Crispy Roast Chicken with Spicy Plum Sauce

Crispy Roast Chicken with Spicy Plum Sauce
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I know we’re not quite in Sunday roast territory yet. It’s currently 30° C here and I’m happy to bask in it. I am by no means trying to show summer the door. But I am starting to feel the tug of the comfort foods I left back in April. You know, plates of pasta, rich aromatic soups, a simple roast with lots of mashed potatoes? So, I decided to brave the hot oven and make this Crispy Roast Chicken with Spicy Plum Sauce. See? I at least stayed seasonal with the plums. And if you’re not ready to roast a chicken yet, I get it. Go throw another burger on the barbie and live your summer fantasy. But trust me, fall is coming and when it gets here, you’ll be happy this chicken is waiting for you. 

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Roasted Cauliflower Rarebit with Pickled Shallots

Roasted Cauliflower Rarebit with Pickled Shallots
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Whole roasted cauliflower recipes have been making the rounds on the Internet for quite a few years now and for good reason. A head of cauliflower is not only strangely beautiful, but it’s also oddly satisfying. And on top of that, it’s pretty much a blank canvas. Nothing absorbs flavor quite like a cauliflower. I know it’s easy to distrust the deliciousness of cauliflower. The vegetable has been enlisted to play roles it was never meant to play. Masquerading as rice and even bread products, which are “close” to the real deal at best and disappointing at worst. But I promise this Roasted Cauliflower Rarebit will not disappoint you.

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Spatchcock Cornish Hen Tray Bake

Spatchcock Cornish Hen Tray Bake
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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.

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