Mulled Wine Beef Ragu with Gnocchi. Slow-cooked, fall apart braised beef stewed in a rich red wine and tomato sauce infused with warming mulling spices, fresh citrus, a bouquet of herbs and served over potato gnocchi with lots of fresh parmesan and parsley. This one pot meal is super comforting, bursting with holiday flavours and feeds many.
Kicking off this year’s holiday season with this blushing Pomegranate Margarita. Made with tequila, triple sec, pomegranate juice, lime juice and a homemade pomegranate syrup. Rimmed with a tangy and salty tajin rim to bring it all together. This is a great seasonal margarita playing off those fresh pomegranates this time of year, and warming it up with a hint of cinnamon and star anise. Shake it up at your next holiday get together for a sure fire crowd pleaser.
Roasted Butternut Squash and Apple Soup taste like autumn in a bowl. A mix of roasted shallots, garlic, apples and squash spiced with lots of cinnamon and nutmeg for a burst of fall comfort with a hints of thyme. This soup is puréed until smooth and simmered with melted brie and cream until thickened and velvety. It’s hearty and warming and finished with a toasted brie and apple crostini perfect for dunking.
Roasted Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese makes for a creamy fall inspired dinner. Made with fresh herbs and blended with crème fraiche, chicken bouillon and a splash of cream that’s simmered until silky and smooth. Stirred with a blend of melted cheeses for that delicious gooey and creamy comfort feel and finished in the oven until bubbly. Topped with some fresh fried sage to give it that extra fall flare.
Toasted Marshmallow Espresso Martini that’s fall inspired. A fun twist on a delicious cocktail that’s made with toasted marshmallow syrup and served with a flamed garnish that’s sure to be a party hit with guests!
Fennel Sausage with Butternut Squash Gnocchi. Made with homemade fennel sausage chunks seared with potato gnocchi tossed in a roasted butternut squash sauce with fresh thyme, rosemary and blended until smooth with some crème fraiche. Finish off this one-pot meal with a copious amount of freshly grated parmesan cheese and thyme.
Hearty Butternut Squash Ravioli Soup packed with mixed vegetables simmered with fresh oregano, thyme, basil, pumpkin, kale and parmesan cheese for the perfect cozy fall soup. Finish each bowl off with an extra sprinkle of cheese and serve with crusty bread.
This Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake is infused with warming autumn spices, pumpkin puree, fresh brewed coffee topped with a classic streusel. An easy fall inspired cake that’s perfect to enjoy for breakfast or as an afternoon treat with your coffee.
One-pot French onion soup that’s rich and comforting, full of herb aromas and sweet caramelized onions bubbling with melted gruyere cheese and softened baguette pieces. Every spoonful is rich, overflowing with slow caramelized onions and a gooey cheese pull for the perfect classic comforting soup.
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