I'm not a fan of stuffing my bird with stuffing. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE stuffing but I think it takes too long for your turkey to cook when stuffed and it tends to dry the meat out. I love this Sausage Turkey Stuffing because it's incredibly moist and can be made the day before your big meal. There is nothing worse then spending Christmas day in the kitchen, so the more you can get done ahead of time, the better! Turkey Sausage Stuffing 1 loaf crusty French bread, cut into 1/2 …
Best Cranberry Sauce – Orange Maple Cranberry
This is the best cranberry sauce recipe ever. Period. It has everything you could ever want, tart cranberries, fresh orange juice, pure maple syrup. That's right. Maple syrup aka nectar of the gods, liquid gold, Canada's best export. The combination of flavours is magic and you may find yourself dipping your turkey, your mashed potatoes, your carrots, your stuffing, your fingers in it. Another reason this is the best cranberry sauce is because of what it does to leftover turkey …
Mango Pineapple Salsa
Sometimes, when you're serving something very spicy, it's nice to serve a side that can take the heat off a little. This Mango Pineapple Salsa fits the bill perfectly and is ideal as a side with Jerk Chicken or fish. Let's not overlook the health benefits of this Mango Pineapple Salsa either. Mango can help prevent cancer among other things, pineapple keeps your gums healthy, red pepper can help with your night vision, tomatoes can reduce the risk of heart disease, cilantro can help lower …
Twice Baked Potatoes – Make Ahead
I have three words for you. Twice Baked Potatoes. These Twice Baked Potatoes are going to rock your world. They are absolutely delicious and are the perfect side for summer barbecues. The best part is you can make a big batch for the freezer ahead of time and just pull out what you need, whether it's for just your brood or if you spontaneously invite the neighbours over. Also, did I mention bacon? Amirite? EVERYTHING is better with bacon, including these …
Rice and Beans
Every time we travel south I go crazy for the rice and beans they serve. Whether it's Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, Cuba, or Mexico, rice and beans is a staple in their diet and it's delicious. Without fail I declare my undying love for rice and beans on my trip and vow to learn how to make it like they do when I get home. Then I forget about it and start serving up potatoes again. Recently though, I came across a recipe in an old Bon Appetit from 2006 for rice and beans and decided to give …
