Roasting a whole turkey is no small feat, even for adults! Something a little more manageable? Chicken. After all, a chicken is just a little turkey, so give it a try.
Рубрика: Holidays
-
Persimmon and Vanilla Sorbet
The vanilla notes found in persimmons are reinforced in this sophisticated yet simple sorbet. The fruit is first frozen and thawed to get the right consistency, before being whirred in the blender with sugar and a speckle of vanilla seeds.
-
Endive and Bacon Gratin
This classic, creamy gratin can hang out in your oven at low temperature while you tend to other dishes. Braised endives are coated in a luxurious béchamel—with a healthy dose of shredded Emmental—then baked until crisped and slightly browned. Garnish with bacon and chives, and watch how quickly your guests are gratified by this easier-than-easy gratin beauty.
-
Crunchy Green Salad with Pear, Pomegranate and Spiced Croutons
A fresh, crisp salad with a zingy vinaigrette is an essential component of a holiday menu, thanks to bitter and sharp elements to help cut the richer flavours of more traditional dishes. Our salad has a special take on seasonal cheer, with homemade croutons coated with garam masala, thin slices of pear, pomegranate seeds and crushed roasted walnuts.
-
Chicken Liver Mousse with Sautéed Apples
Meet one of the simplest charcuterie recipes you can make, with the biggest payoff. This silky chicken liver mousse is quick, inexpensive and impressive, with just a sear in the pan, a buzz in the food processor, a dash of sherry and an hour of chilling. No fussy presentation necessary: Serve directly from fridge to table with caramelized apples and crackers or bread—not only will you look like a real pâté pro with very little effort, but your guests help themselves.
-
Giant Chocolate Caramel Pecan Cookie
It’s all hands on deck for this monster of a cookie! We spread the dough out onto one baking dish to create a giant rectangular communal treat. It comes out of the oven like a canvas ready to be decorated with roasted pecans, roughly chopped chocolate and a gooey caramel (or any other toppings you like). The baking dish conveniently packs flat, and just needs to be deep enough that the cookie doesn’t crisp up before it’s cut. What’s more kid-friendly, or travel-friendly, than that?
-
Mini Grapefruit and Rosemary Loaves
Pound for pound, this festive cake is ready to take all comers. They’ll revel in its exquisitely fine crumb and seasonal flavours, an uplifting combination of grapefruit zest’s bold citrus bite and the pine-forest breeziness of fresh rosemary. Instead of making one big pound cake, our recipe divides and conquers: By baking four smaller loaves, you’ve got a couple of visiting cakes to bring along to friends or family (and at least one to pop into the freezer at home). If given as a gift, wrap them up in pretty paper and slip a sprig of rosemary under the ribbon.
-
Root Vegetable and White Fish Cream Soup
This sophisticated soup is all about showcasing humble root vegetables (oh hi, rutabaga!). Mixed with puréed parsnips and potatoes, it’s a fail-safe seasonal starter topped with tender white fish, radish slices and fresh chives. For a simpler version, skip the fish and top with a sprinkling of fresh herbs.
-
Mini Bell Peppers Stuffed with Bulgur and Pine Nuts
We’ve got your veggie needs covered with these peppy little stuffed peppers (available year-round) that are sure to bring a pop of colour and dash of spice to the table. Stuffed with bulgur cooked in carrot juice for added flavour, currants, pine nuts and a ground spice blend (white pepper, cloves, ginger and nutmeg), these bundles look their best when bursting at the seams.
-
Holiday Turkey Roast (The Best)
We’ve roasted our fair share of turkeys over the years (try 25 different recipes!), so we can safely say this bird is the word. Taking all our favourite ingredients, techniques and cooking methods from recipes past, this holiday roast rules our roost