We're using Canadian Fontina but you could use another semisoft Canadian cheese such as Swiss or, for a more concentrated mushroom flavour and robust cheese flavour, Mushroom Oka cheese.
Brining marinates to the bone, ensuring a juicy turkey every time. We've created a lower-sodium brining option by replacing salted water with apple cider.
Tangy goat cheese and crispy kale adorn this velvety starter that's perfect for warming up on a cold day. Roasting the root vegetables brings out their natural sweetness, resulting in a more flavourful soup.
This lemon-kissed herbed turkey is equally suitable for a fancy affair or a casual family get-together. Choose a good-quality white wine to use in the gravy, and serve the rest of the bottle to guests at the table.
Hosting a small crowd this Thanksgiving? Try this delectable, cooked-to-perfection turkey breast dinner that (bonus!) doesn’t take all day to prepare.
My fettuccine is a flavourful dish packed with healthy ingredients, and is a perfect vegetarian entree. The dish will be served hot, all except for the goat cheese that will be added at the end, only to allow it to slowly melt on top. I have been a vegetarian for about 6 years now, and I have never felt better. I love to research various local farmers in the Niagara Region, and buy fresh ingredients. I decided on this dish by researching in-season produce for November when the contest will published in the Canadian Living Magazine. Mushrooms came up, and kale is such a healthy green that along with the pine nuts and goat cheese, this entree is packed with protein and fiber.
Pork belly is easier to prepare than you might think. Like bacon, pork belly will splatter as it sears, so use a splatter screen if you have one. Cool the braised pork belly entirely for easier slicing. If you don’t want to use the lettuce cups, serve these tasty morsels over a simple bed of rice. Sprinkle with sliced green onions.
To get that rich, dark sauce, it's best to brown the meat before braising. The process takes a little time, but it layers in the flavour. Adding cocoa powder enriches the dish, too.
A creamy chicken filling pairs up with a flaky crust for a family dinner winner.
