Fully ripened cheese and good-quality wine make for the best fondue. Kirsch, or cherry eau-de-vie, is the most traditional flavouring, but plum eau-de-vie (pruneau or Slivovitz) or apple brandy, such as Calvados, is also recommended.
As a lover of pumpkin and pasta it seemed like a natural fit. I love the flavour that roasting bring out in many ingredients. It's the simplicity of this dish that makes it extraordinary. I usually serve it with a spinach, mushroom, and red onion salad.
Adding fresh rapini and sausage to a Puttanesca-inspired sauce for lasagne is a perfect recipe to serve for heartier appetites at any kind of reunion. With only 20 minutes to prep you can make this the night before and pop it in the oven right before your guests arrive, leaving no fuss or muss the day of the party.
This classic Quebecois soup gets new life with the addition of smoked turkey instead of the traditional ham hock. Look for smoked turkey thighs instead of the legs - they've got more meat and less sinew. You can find them near the deli counter at the grocery store.
Golden pears in maple-coloured syrup is an elegant, delicious dessert. Cooling the pears in the poaching liquid prevents their discolouration.
This open-faced sandwich makes a light supper or lunch. For bigger appetites, you can double the recipe.
