50 Most Popular Holiday Recipes

Layers of thinly sliced ham, Gruyère cheese and challah bread baked in creamy egg custard with a breadcrumb and cheese crust. AKA the Christmas Morning Life Saver, we serve it with maple syrup.

Croissants tossed with apples sautéed in spices and brown sugar, topped with custard and oven baked.

A fabulous yeast dough, sprinkled with chocolate chips and hazelnuts, then rolled with a chocolate-hazelnut filling before getting split, braided and baked.

Ham, cheddar, Gruyère and chopped shallot tossed with chunks of bread, baked in a creamy egg custard.

Our trusty yeast dough studded with dried and candied fruit, rolled with orange and cranberries and baked in a wreath shape.

Rich, crumbly muffins bursting with the flavours of grated carrot, apple, nuts, dried fruit, seeds, spices and zippy orange zest. Double the recipe because you will love them!

Light, flaky homemade scones flavoured with orange, studded with cranberries, and drizzled with a tangy orange glaze.

Morsels of fluffy yeast dough rolled in cinnamon and three different sugars, then baked in a Bundt pan ribboned with a buttery caramel coating.

A wheel of double cream brie topped with sautéed pear and a spicy red pepper jelly, wrapped in puff pastry and oven-baked.

Cremini mushroom caps baked with a flavourful prosciutto, Parmesan and panko stuffing.

Stuffed green olives oven-baked in a wrap of buttery cheddar pastry. They add a nice retro vibe to your hors d’oeuvres, plus you can make them ahead of time and freeze, then bake when needed.

Chopped spinach and artichoke blended with garlic and shallot, then baked with Parmesan, Swiss, mozzarella and cream cheese.

Butter, flour, salt and a dry cottage cheese is all you need to make these light, flaky cheese puffs.

Buttery shortbread wafers made with crumbled blue cheese and chopped pecans.

Feta cheese creamed with yogurt and mayo, then flavoured with lemon, dried herbs and seasoning.

Soft gorgonzola and cream cheese blended with capers, olives, shallots and parsley, rolled in chopped walnuts.

Crisp, puffed pâte à choux pastry flavoured with Gruyère and Parmesan.

An easy how-to on assembling your favourite smoked and cured meats, and pairing them up with a variety of cheese, fruit, nuts and crackers.

Tender chunks of lamb stewed in an ale-flavoured broth with herbs, carrots, parsnip, pearl onions and rutabaga.

A hearty soup of tender roasted turkey and assorted vegetables seasoned with fresh thyme and sage.

Assorted fresh fish, shrimp and scallops with veggies, mushrooms and thick-cut bacon in a rich creamy broth.

Browned cubes of chuck roast stewed with red wine, beef broth and an assortment of flavourful vegetables.

A simple soup that’s super tasty, extra easy and vegan friendly. San Marzano tomatoes cooked slowly with carrots, onion and yellow beets, seasoned and then puréed smooth.

Strawberries and red onions nestled in Boston lettuce with fresh dill and a drizzle of honey-Dijon dressing.

Oven-roasted beets tossed in a bright citrus vinaigrette, nestled on greens with a sprinkle of spiced pecans and crumbled goat’s cheese.

So darn delish, it had to make the list! Baby arugula tossed in olive oil and balsamic vinegar, topped with crisp, oven-baked oyster mushrooms in a panko and Parmesan coating.

Chopped kale, julienned carrots, parsnips and peppers tossed with plums, blueberries and a tangy dressing.

Sweet, juicy plums with assorted greens, radicchio and fennel, tossed in our light HONEY-GINGER DRESSING.

Fresh baby spinach and fennel tossed in a sherry vinaigrette with flavourful bursts of toasted walnuts and your choice of cheese.

Finely chopped fresh herbs including thyme, rosemary and sage, kosher salt and oil rubbed over a whole turkey that’s been marinated in brine for three days. Serve it with this CRANBERRY SAUCE.

Smoked and cured ham marinated with three mustards, brown sugar, honey and cloves. Enjoy it with this SPICED APPLE SAUCE.

A choice cut of beef rubbed with cracked pepper, salt, garlic and thyme, roasted perfectly to medium-rare. Try it with our tangy CREAMY HORSERADISH SAUCE. 

High quality beef rubbed with dry seasoning and a touch of brown sugar, then grilled to your liking.

Tourtière is a fragrant sauté of spiced pork and bacon baked in a gloriously flaky crust. Nice for Christmas Eve or New Year’s Day.

Colourful bell peppers filled with a mélange of assorted veggies including zucchini, carrots, sweet potatoes and quinoa, topped with a flavoured tomato sauce.

Al dente noodles layered with richly flavoured meat sauce, grated mozzarella, Parmesan and a creamy béchamel sauce. On this list because, well, try it and you’ll know!

Sliced Brussels sprouts sautéed with fragrant shallots and tossed with sliced almonds, pears and a drizzle of apple cider vinegar.

Whole and chopped kernels of corn blended with milk, eggs, spices and herbs, baked pudding-style with just a smidge of sugar.

Thin slices of potato layered with a creamy Emmental and cheddar sauce, oven-baked.

Cubed hash brown-style potatoes oven baked with a bubbly, cheesy, crisp crumb-topped finish. AKA Funeral Potatoes, sorry for the downer!

Carrots sautéed in butter with fragrant spices, honey, ginger and tangy lime.

Yukon Golds mashed with butter, a splash of cream and a sprinkle of Parmesan. Few ingredients, but lots of flavour.

Tender-crisp broccoli enveloped in a rich, creamy cheese sauce and baked in the oven with a cheesy, crispy topping.

Blanched green and yellow string beans baked with creamy leek soup mix, milk, butter and sliced green olives.

Pork sausage mixed with chunks of sourdough, dried fruit, onion, celery, apples, freshly chopped veggies and herbs. Can also be made with ground chicken.

Light, fluffy, freshly baked dinner rolls made with melted butter and mashed potatoes.

The easiest cake-style pudding soaked and drizzled with a warmed caramel sauce, then served with a dollop of whipped cream.

Fresh cranberries tossed with sugar, orange juice and liqueur, then baked under a golden cobbler topping and served with a tangy orange sauce.

Layers of thinly sliced apples coated in a salty-sweet caramel-style sauce. Make it with this CHEDDAR CHEESE PIE CRUST.

A moist, tender cake ribboned with sweet Honeycrisp apples and topped with a butter pecan sauce.

A richly spiced gingerbread cake made with either caramelized pears or quince.

A flaky, golden pie crust with a creamy filling of oven-roasted pumpkin and freshly ground spices.

Our buttery pie crust surrounds this rich and marvellous dessert made with chocolate and chopped walnuts.