German Christmas Dinner: Goose Breast with Red Cabbage and Bread Dumplings

19 December 2013 by Jacqueline

A feast that is talked about all year but usually only made once a year - on Christmas Eve: Goose Breast with Red Cabbage and Bread Dumplings. For such a delicious meal, it’s worth the extra time … Continue reading...

Baked Apple with Vanilla Sauce

19 December 2013 by Jacqueline

Every meal should have a great ending. This Christmas we insist it be our Baked Apples. This dessert is juicy, nutty, creamy and sweet – it’s the perfect ending to a big Christmas … Continue reading...

Canadian Turkey Dinner: Turkey with Stuffing, Beans with Almonds, Mashed Potatoes, Cranberry Sauce and Gravy

16 December 2013 by Jacqueline

Turkey with almond beans, mashes potatoes and cranberrys

At a traditional Canadian Christmas Dinner or Thanksgiving Meal, a whole turkey has to be on the table, with the whole family gathered around it. We made this menu for the first time and our guests … Continue reading...

Chestnut-Truffle-Cream Soup

8 December 2013 by Jacqueline

Rich chestnut aroma, refined truffle, soft cream, zesty lemon and hot pepper: this velvety Chestnut-Truffle-Cream Soup shows the best part of winter – complex in flavor but simple to … Continue reading...

Duck Breast with Potato Souffle and Pear Salad

8 December 2013 by Jacqueline

This dish of Duck Breast, Potato Souffle and Pear Salad is a real Sunday meal - and ideal for any other gourmand day. It does take a little longer than the usual half an hour to put together, but it’s … Continue reading...

Pumpkin-Pear Salad with Gorgonzola Cheese

6 December 2013 by Jacqueline

Autumn Delight: This Pumpkin-Pear Salad with Gorgonzola Cheese makes leaving the summer behind a little bit easier. Velvety pumpkin, juicy pear and aromatic gorgonzola cheese – this … Continue reading...