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10 Recipes to Make During the Holidays

The festive season is finally here! Between opportunities to get together, relaxed pyjama days and winter activities, you’ll need to eat! Here are 10 recipes to inspire you.

1. Shredded Turkey Sandwich with Gravy

No need to wrack your brain for ideas on how to use the gravy and turkey leftovers that you have on Christmas Eve. It’ll take you just a few minutes to make this generous shredded turkey sandwich on a baguette slathered with mustard and onion confit. Then all you have left to do is dip it in the gravy before taking a bite!

2. Candy Cane Cookies

Did Santa like the candy cane cookies you baked for him? Don’t hesitate to bake a new batch exclusively for the kids now! Not only will they be able to offer them as gifts, but they’ll also have the opportunity to pitch in! A fun activity that’s sure to please your little ones.

3. Pull-Apart Mini Pizza Sandwiches

These little sandwiches are super convenient for a quick lunch to put on the table. Make them with store-bought mini buns. Put them on a baking sheet, then garnish them with the ingredients, including pepperoni, roasted bell peppers and grated mozzarella. A meal that’ll bring everyone together—and that’ll be gone in just a few bites!

4. Meatball Stew Tacos

Repurpose the meatballs of your traditional stew by using them as garnish for tacos. Distribute two or three of them per tortilla with sauce and various toppings including cranberry jelly, lettuce and julienned carrots. An out-of-the-ordinary recipe that’ll bring a smile to your kids’ faces.

5. Frittata with Chips and Caramelized Onions

Surprise your loved ones at brunch with this frittata made with minimal ingredients. Chips (from your last party), coarsely crushed, are part of the list and bring a salty flavour to the mixture. Serve each portion with sour cream and a sprinkling of fresh chives for an additional touch of freshness. A green salad is the perfect side dish for this easy meal.

6. Hot Chocolate Mix

Homemade hot chocolate is the perfect complement to a snowy day spent watching a good movie or playing board games with your family. Make each serving of this mix with hot milk and garnish the cups with raspberry marshmallows. You can also present the mix in pretty jars so that your kids can gift it to their grandparents, godparents or friends.

7. Cranberry Bread

Cranberry bread freezes really well and is a great lifesaver at the end of the day. Make the most of the holidays by baking with your family and treat yourself to a slice for dessert, breakfast or as a snack. It’s delicious served warm with a scoop of ice cream.

8. Homemade Cavatelli

Our culinary project for the holidays? Homemade pasta! Made with durum wheat semolina, egg yolks and ricotta, cavatelli is easy to make and there’s no need to put it through the roller. Simply shape the dough into a log and cut it into pieces before creating a groove pattern with the tines of a fork. Try it with this recipe for cavatelli with sausage and bell peppers.

9. Duck Breast with Root Vegetables and Red Grapes

When you have a little more time to spend preparing your meals, move away from 30-minute recipes and explore new ones on our website. Served with roasted vegetables and homemade sauce, this magret duck breast dish is among them. A beautiful option for entertaining that you can also have with your family in the middle of the week.

10. Tofu and Sweet Potato Curry Soup

Whether you’re on holiday or not, you don’t have to give up your good habits with this Asian-inspired vegetarian dish. Make a broth with coconut milk and a mix of curry paste and miso, then add sweet potato and cubes of tofu. Divide the soup between bowls along with rice noodles. A comforting option to savour with delight after a day spent outdoors.