LCBO Food & Drink Autumn 2022

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Looking for some new ways to approach the big bird? Then check out the F&D recipe archives. Our Indian-Spiced Turkey is butterflied (to cook quicker and more evenly), rubbed with spiced butter and served with mango chutney– spiked gravy. For a smaller crowd, try Couscous-Stuffed Boneless Turkey Saddle & Tart Cherry Gravy . The breast only roast gives you more control in the oven, yielding juicy white meat and Moroccan-inspired stuffing. If you want to stay traditional, direct your attention to the golden bird in Making the Cut (p. 51) with tips to carve like a pro.

Find these recipes at lcbo.com/fdautumn22

“Anytime a friend texts me from the LCBO, I send them a link to this Gamay. It’s light, juicy and ridiculously easy to drink, plus it goes with everything from baked salmon to roast beef.” Malivoire Farmstead Gamay VQA VINTAGES ESSENTIALS 591313, $21.95

“I’ve visited this winery many times over the years, and always enjoy their stuff. This off-dry Riesling is consistently excellent with zesty acidity and honied apricot flavours that pair

To get the inside scoop on big value wines, we asked Food Editor Eric Vellend what he’s drinking this fall. He chose local bottles from the Vintages Essentials collection, and both come in around $20. VALUE BUYS Fall House Wines

well with pork.” Tawse Sketches of

Niagara Riesling VQA VINTAGES ESSENTIALS 89029, $19.95

ILLUSTRATION BY DAVID SPARSHOTT

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