Potato Croquettes

Make small or large croquettes depending on how you want to use them. Large ones pair well with roasted chicken instead of the usual mashed potatoes. A trio of small ones topped with smoked trout, sour cream and chopped fresh chives makes a charming appetizer.

Bacon, Broccoli & Four Cheese Macaroni Bake

Roast Prime Rib with Rosemary Jus Lie

Roast prime rib of beef certainly speaks of a grand celebration. The simple, flavourful sauce of slightly thickened pan juices, or jus lie mixed with wine and stock adds a touch of sheer elegance. For a dramatic holiday presentation, choose a roast with at least three ribs.

Spice-Rubbed Barbecue Chicken

Dry rubs are fuss-free, require no chopping and become easy flavour heroes for your protein of choice.

Cauliflower Penne Alfredo

Cauliflower is having a moment and we can’t get enough. This creamy cauliflower sauce pasta boasts yummy green peas, crunchy snap peas and is topped with bread crumbs for added texture. Enjoy with your favourite glass of white. 

Beef Wellington Bites

We've transformed the classic French beef-and–puff pastry entrée into bite-size morsels that pack all the flavours of the namesake dish. Enjoy any leftover pâté spread onto fresh baguette slices.

Tyropitakia

One sheet of phyllo makes a soft, slightly crisp wrapper for these triangular cheese-filled pastries. For a crunchy version, use two sheets, brushing with butter between layers. Serve with the Greek licorice-flavoured liqueur called ouzo.

Pork Stew with Fennel and Squash

Sweet squash and anise-flavoured fennel make this stew particularly satisfying on cool nights. Instead of the wine, you can use sodium-reduced chicken stock mixed with 1 tsp (5 mL) wine vinegar.

Crispy Tofu & Bok Choy Bowls

Rosemary-Rubbed Beef Brisket

Brisket becomes ultra-tender when braised in red wine and beef broth. It makes the perfect centrepiece for a holiday meal. If the brisket has the fat attached (which is ideal for maximum moistness), place it fat side up in the roasting pan.