Roasted Garlic and Lemon Duchess Potatoes – golden crusted, creamy duchess potatoes with sweet roasted garlic and a hint of lemon.

Apple Pecan Cornbread Stuffing. An old fashioned baked cornbread stuffing, with the added deliciousness of thyme, pecans and apples.

Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie, or make it without the alcohol. Either way, this is one amazing pie that’s perfect for Thanksgiving, the Holidays, or any occasion you like.

The Best Apple Pie is “Just an Apple Pie”. There is a bit of a secret technique in this recipe but as my 13 year old son reminded me, keep it simple; the best apple pie is still “just an apple pie”.

Smoked Paprika Chicken and Potatoes. In about 90 minutes you can serve this amazing comfort food meal of succulent roasted smoked paprika chicken with thyme on a bed of crispy roasted potatoes.

Peri Peri Sauce. Garlicky, spicy, lemony, tangy and utterly addictive. This bright, fresh, fully-flavoured version hits all the right notes.

Maple Pie – a close cousin to butter tarts, sugar pie and even a southern pecan pie. This rich maple flavoured filling in a flakey butter cry pastry is perfect for Canada Day or even for Thanksgiving or at the Holidays.

Orange and Clove Brined Roast Turkey. Brining turkey before roasting ensures a juicy, succulent cooked bird with seasoning and infused flavours throughout the meat.

Caramel Banana Cream Pie. Good old Banana Cream Pie gets the luscious addition of a layer of homemade caramel sauce on top. The result is as completely indulgent as it gets. Bound to become a family favourite recipe.

Turkey Pot Pie. An old fashioned favourite with an updated method to ensure a crispy pastry and intensely flavourful filling. A comfort food classic.