Marroni al Liquore

Italian-inspired Marroni al Liquore, or Chestnuts in Spirits, is two gifts in one: spoon the chestnuts over ice cream and enjoy the liqueur as an after-dinner drink, over ice cream or in Marroni al Liquore Coffee. 

Double Baked Carmelised Ham with Tangy Mustard Drizzle

Comfort food in it's most simple and delicious form. This ham is neither complicated or unforgetable. Baking the ham twice leaves it crispy and carmalised on the outside and moist, not spongy, on the inside. The mustard drizzle adds an unexpected zing which excites your tastebuds. Derived from the ham recipe I grew up with. Tweaked over many occasions into it's present form, it now needs no furthur improvement. Everyone who tastes it, loves it, and walks away thouroughly pleased.

Grilled Lobster with Parmesan Pangrattato

Swiss Cheese Fondue

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.

Tapioca with Toasted Coconut

A sprinkle of coconut on top of this creamy tapioca adds a texture contrast. Stir continually as the tapioca cooks to prevent the custard from scorching.

Roasted Pumpkin Pasta

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.

Cherry Tomato & Cucumber Panzanella

Slow Cooker Split Pea and Smoked Turkey Soup

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.

Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Squares

Puttanesca-Inspired Lasagne with Sausage

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.