Thanksgiving’s not the same without some traditional dishes. Check out my reviews of some of the most popular choices below.
If you’re looking for a quick and easy version of my classic Inside Out Lasagne with bechamel sauce, this is it! Fresh lasagne pasta and a ricotta sauce make the topsy-turvy lasagne super simple to prepare and cook. Important: this recipe is only for the pasta and cheesy sauce. To complete your Inside Out Lasagne, … Read more
If you’re anything like me, you love lasagne. I thought I’d tried all the major variations until I stumbled upon something deliciously different in a little restaurant in Venice. This approach turns lasagne inside out, separating the meat sauce from the pasta and bechamel sauce. The result is a mouth-watering contrast of textures – rich, … Read more
If you’re not familiar with lamb, choosing the right cut for Easter can all seem a bit overwhelming, especially given how expensive a meat it is. What is lamb? Lamb is the meat of a sheep. Depending on where you live, the specific term lamb can have different meanings: In the UK, Australia and New … Read more
It’s just not a proper Sunday roast without Yorkshire puddings on the side. But there’s more to getting them right than you think. Yorkshire pudding recipes are akin to those for pumpkin pie – handed down across generations, never to be meddled with. And for a very simple dish, the recipes are full of more … Read more
If you’re wondering how to cook a ham in the oven, it’s easier than you think. And basted with a homemade glaze, it’s a delicious and impressive festive centrepiece. Whether it’s for Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas lunch or an Easter feast, baked ham has a special place in many family traditions. And because it’s so popular, … Read more
Purists may scoff, but you CAN make tasty gravy without drippings. And understanding the foundations of good gravy will help you make it exactly how you want it. To help explain how a gravy comes together, I’ve gone through thirty recipes for gravy to figure out what the different approaches are, which are the most … Read more
Cornbread dressing is a classic southern side dish for any holiday feast, but especially Thanksgiving and Christmas. Whether its an old-fashioned recipe handed down from your grandmother, or a more modern version, it’s very popular, and for good reason. Because it’s so popular, there are different versions favoured across the south, and even more when … Read more
Prime Rib makes for an incredibly succulent and flavoursome beef roast, but it’s an expensive cut that you want to be absolutely perfect. So what’s the best way to cook it? A traditional oven roast, or the popular “foolproof” prime rib 500 rule? To help you decide which approach is best for you, I reviewed … Read more
Cranberries provide a beautiful contrast to a rich Christmas or Thanksgiving meal, especially roast turkey. But if you’re looking for a homemade alternative to a can of jellied cranberry sauce, you should be asking yourself a question – cranberry sauce, or cranberry relish? Cranberry sauce and cranberry relish may appear similar based on their ingredient … Read more
Sweet potato casserole has been a Thanksgiving tradition for generations. And over the years this family favourite has evolved, leading to different ways to make it, and hundreds of recipes for each. Because there are so many recipes, it can be a bit overwhelming. To help make sense of it all, I’ve pulled together twenty … Read more