Recipes & Cooking Tips

I have always been a fan of sweet and savory; salted dark chocolate, crusty bread with jam and some sort of soft cheese, and pork chops smothered in homemade apple sauce (another frequent in my mother's cooking repitoiur). I don't know what it is, but there's something about it that almost makes my taste buds feel more satisfied after eating a meal, having the balance of the salty savory flavors and warm, rich sweet ones. 

Growing up, I was extremely fortunate to have a mother who loved to cook. Weeknight dinners were pretty much non-negotiable and every night come six o'clock, my family of four would gather around the kitchen table for a warm, made from scratch meal. My love for cooking was definitely inspired by my mom. She was my first exposure to seasonally appropriate cooking, eating a balanced diet full of fresh and whole foods, and the idea that cooking something delicious did not have to be complicated. Looking back, her recipes stick out to me as warming, hearty, and filling; meals perfect for fall.

It's officially fall, the rain has come to stay, and chances are, you've finally put the grill away for the season. 'Tis the season for roasts, now officially being cut, here at the Beasty Shop! While most of you are familiar with shoulder roasts, the ones you can throw in a slow cooker and nearly forget about until it's time to pull them apart and smother in your favourite sauce, we're here to introduce you to a hidden gem: the Sirloin Pork Roast.

Everything is better with bacon. The same is true with hollandaise. Combine them both? Pure decadence. Serve this alongside some eggs for a delicious breakfast, or pair it with some roast potatoes and salmon for an elegant dinner. You can't go wrong with these bundles at any meal, no matter the time of day.

The flavours or pork, pears and sage are a match made in heaven. Just try our Pork, Pear & Sage Sausages if you don't believe me. For a different twist on this flavour combination, I've paired pork tenderloin with sauteed pears, fried sage leaves and a mash of celeriac and potatoes. Sure the flavours are an indication that fall is in the air, but when it tastes this good, you won't care. Accompany this dish with a crisp salad containing blue cheese, fennel and toasted nuts to help balance out all the sweet and savoury flavours and a crisp glass of...