Veal and Mushroom Lasagna
This white lasagna dish, made with bechamel instead of tomato sauce, makes a satisfying gift to a friend in need. Look for packages of mixed mushrooms (shiitake, oyster and cremini) or buy a selection of each.
This white lasagna dish, made with bechamel instead of tomato sauce, makes a satisfying gift to a friend in need. Look for packages of mixed mushrooms (shiitake, oyster and cremini) or buy a selection of each.
Baking these pies in ramekins makes serving a breeze and ensures that everyone gets their fair share of rich, meaty sauce and crispy mashed potatoes. Cost: $4.95/serving
This classic appetizer of clams on the half shell traditionally requires tedious shucking. In this easy version, we steam the clams first, making it a cinch to remove the top shell. You'll need about two cups of coarse salt to cover the bottom of you baking sheet; it will act a a stabilizer for the round clamshells, keeping them from moving around as you fill and bake them. Feel free to use any kind of coarse salt, including inexpensive pickling salt.
The Christmas feast. And what a feast! The best dinner of the year, the kind that everyone looks forward to, with turkey and trimmings. The crowning glory of Christmas dinner is a glorious bird. This one more than fills the bill with its crisp golden skin, rich brown gravy and well-seasoned stuffing crunchy with hazelnuts.
Seasoning is key to a good pâté. This recipe may seem to have a lot of salt, pepper and spices, but the flavours mellow as the pâté cures. Serve with Dijon mustard, baguette slices and cornichons for an authentic French experience.
These savoury little quiche-like morsels freeze for up to two weeks and reheat exceptionally well.
Although turkey has far surpassed goose as Canada's favourite Christmas bird, goose is still the traditional roast for many people of Northern, Central and Eastern European descent. For lovers of tasty dark meat, nothing quite compares.
Stuffing a roast makes the meat flavourful, juicy and a guaranteed showstopper. Substitute mozzarella or Fontina cheese for Gouda if you wish.
Enjoy these hearty pies hot or the next day cold for lunch. They travel well, which makes them ideal for potluck events.
Tomato-scented rice pilaf topped with red beans is the perfect authentic accompaniment to tequila-kissed shrimp. Serve with lemon wedges for an extra burst of acidity.