Marie Cookpad

  Not everyone likes Turkey for Christmas Dinner. I know growing up my father and sister were not overly fond of turkey, although we did always have it. Traditions die hard.  This wonderful recipe I am sharing with you today makes a delectable alternative for  your holiday meal, or for any other meal where you will be entertaining guests over the holidays, perhaps even for New Years Eve!   Picture a succulent tender pork loin, perfectly roasted with a tangy orange marmalade & grainy mustard glaze.  This is really delicious!    As you know I am the lucky recipient of the gift of a Degustabox each month. Once a month, around the middle of the month, I am gifted with one of these lovely boxes which contain a delicious assortment of all things foodie.  I just love these boxes.  Opening each one is tiny a bit like opening a Christmas gift to me. Always a surprise, and always filled with things that pique my interest and desire to t...

While there is nothing I love more than a great roast turkey for the Holidays, I get way more excited about the sides.  There are certain dishes which I really enjoy with my holiday meals, dishes that MAKE the meal what it is.  At the end of the day a Roast Turkey is only as good as it's supporting acts are! They are the deal breakers for me and are a huge contribution to making the dinner as special as it really is.  I wanted to share my favourites with you today!  One good thing about side dishes is that, for the most part, you can make them all ahead of time and just reheat them on the day!   I don't know about you, but my favourite part of any turkey dinner is the stuffing, or dressing as it is sometimes called!  I suppose if it is cooked inside the bird you might want to call it stuffing, but if it is cooked outside the bird you could call is dressing.  Either way I love it.  My mother made the absolute best stuffing in the world. No matter h...