19 Spectacular Roast Recipes That Aren't Turkey
Alison Roman's Low And Slow Rib Roast With Rosemary And Anchovy. (Photo, Erik Putz. Food styling, Ashley Denton. Prop styling, Catherine Doherty.)
If turkey's not on the table this year, turn to a different kind of roast recipe for your Thanksgiving or holiday menu. From a classic prime rib roast, to glistening glazed hams and spatchcocked chickens, any one of these roast recipes will be a stunning centrepiece.
Ultimate Roast Beef And Gravy Recipe
This glorious prime rib roast is the star of the show. Paired with Yorkshire pudding, crispy roast potatoes and more, it’s the perfect alternative for anyone who wants to give turkey a break this year. Get our ultimate roast beef and gravy recipe.
Roasted Rack Of Lamb
Topped with carrots, garlic, walnuts, parmesan, mint and lemon pesto, this elegant roast will be the talk of the table. Get our roasted rack of lamb recipe.
Za’atar-Roasted Salmon with Herbs and Pickled Onions
Impress the entire family and roast a whole side of salmon seasoned with za’atar. Get our za’atar-roasted salmon with herbs and pickled onions recipe.
Alison Roman's Low And Slow Rib Roast With Rosemary And Anchovy
This dish can be roasted 3 or 4 hours ahead, then left loosely covered with foil at room temperature, just like they do at all the best prime rib restaurants. Get this slow rib roast recipe.
Milk-Braised Pork Loin Roast
While the traditional version of this dish from north Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region calls for pork loin, it can also be prepared with pork shoulder, which is budget friendlier and more reliably available in grocery stores. Some recipes include baking soda to keep the braising liquid from splitting; without it, the milk collects into ricotta-like curds, which many adore even if the look is not as aesthetically favoured. There’s also the option to whiz the sauce in a blender once reheated to return it to a silky emulsion. Get this milk-braised pork loin roast recipe.
Roasted Trout With Braeburn Apples And Pepita Pesto
Surrounded by freshly chopped apples and squash, this roasted trout recipe captures the flavours of early fall perfectly. Drizzle with pepita pesto and set out to serve. Get our roasted trout with Braeburn apples and pepita pesto recipe.
Roast Pork Belly With Clementine and Star Anise
Basted every 30 minutes with savoury citrus-and-spice pan sauce, this pork roast is a dinner party superstar. Get this pork belly recipe.
Pork Tenderloin With Spiced Plums And Walnuts
To get the pork tenderloins beautifully golden, pat them dry all over with paper towels before brushing them with the Dijon mixture. Get our pork tenderloin with spiced plums and walnuts recipe.
Pineapple-Ginger-Glazed Ham
With its cross-hatch pattern and shiny glaze, your holiday roasted ham is the perfect centerpiece for your tablescape. Get our pineapple-ginger glazed ham recipe.
Spatchcock Roast Chicken With Grapes
Add an elegant and unique spin to the holidays with juicy grapes, fresh sage, and two golden-roasted birds. Get our spatchcock roast chicken recipe.
Lemon-Herb Leg Of Lamb
Simple ingredients add just the right amount of flavour to this tender roast. Get this lemon-herb leg of lamb recipe.
Roasted Beef Tenderloin
Tenderloin can be pricey, but its simplicity and tenderness make it unmatched as a dinner centrepiece. Get this roasted beef tenderloin recipe.
Roast Pork Loin With Bacon-Cider Gravy
Served with bacon cider gravy and golden onions, this juicy roast pork loin is dressed up with loads of flavour for entertaining guests. Get our roast pork loin with bacon-cider gravy recipe.
Pot-Roasted Pork Shoulder With Mushrooms
Topped with a rich sauce loaded with cremini and porcini mushrooms, this is a delicious roast to put on your next entertaining menu. Get our pot-roasted pork shoulder with mushrooms recipe.
Cracklin' Pork Roast With Marsala-Chestnut Gravy
One of our favourite pork roast recipes. Get our crackling' pork roast with marsala-chestnut gravy recipe.
Bacon-Wrapped Tenderloin With Caramelized Shallots And Cranberry-Port Jus
The centrepiece of our English-countryside inspired holiday menu. Get our bacon-wrapped tenderloin with caramelized shallots and cranberry-port jus recipe.
Classic Roast Chicken With Lemon
For an extra-crisp and golden skin, pat chicken dry with paper towel and leave in the fridge (unwrapped) on a baking sheet overnight. Get our classic roast chicken with lemon recipe.
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