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    Holiday Entertaining

    From festive appetizers and decadent mains to indulgent desserts, our recipes will inspire you to create unforgettable moments with family and friends during the most wonderful time of the year. Join us as we share tips, tricks, and culinary inspiration to help you spread joy and cheer throughout the holiday season.

    • A sliced herb-crusted rack of lamb with peppercorn sauce and a plate served with potatoes and veggies.
      Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb with Green Peppercorn Cream
    • A SeaCuterie Board (Seafood Charcuterie Board) with a variety of seafood, sauces, crackers and dips.
      SeaCuterie Board (Seafood Charcuterie Board)
    • A pot of PEI Mussels in Cider Broth with Bacon and Cranberry Salt. they are served bread, lemon wedges and salt and malt vinegar potato wedges.
      PEI Mussels in Cider Broth with Bacon and Cranberry Salt
    • Two Prosciutto Wrapped Pork Tenderloin Stuffed with Figs & Brie (one is sliced) and served in an oval platter with roasted vegetables.
      Prosciutto Wrapped Pork Tenderloin Stuffed with Figs & Brie
    • A pot of braised veal osso buco with Puttanesca sauce and served with orecchiette, garlicky rapini and lemon-parsley breadcrumbs.
      Slow-Braised Veal Osso Buco alla Puttanesca
    • A festive sliced Tuscan turkey on a platter.
      Easy Tuscan Turkey with Pan Sauce | Dairy Free, Gluten Free
    • A Slow Roasted Greek Lamb Shoulder with Roasting Pan Potatoes, and served with red wine and vegetable skewers.
      Slow Roasted Greek Lamb Shoulder with Roasting Pan Potatoes
    • A plate with slices of gochujang honey glazed lamb on a bed of carrot puree. Surrounded by a pot of puree and more lamb slices.
      Gochujang Honey Glazed Leg of Lamb
    • A plated & cut in half turkey quinoa stuffed acorn squash topped with cranberries, pecans, sitting on a swoosh of cranberry puree.
      Turkey Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash with Cranberries & Pecans
    • Slices of festive ham and turkey kolbassa are artfully arranged on a board with roasted Brussels sprouts, caramelized delicata squash, stuffing balls, cranberry sauce, and soft dinner rolls. 
      Stress-Free Holiday Ham and Turkey Kolbassa Feast Board
    • A serving platter of a Charred Citrus & Turmeric Yogurt Marinated Lamb served with carrots, green beans and charred oranges.
      Charred Citrus & Turmeric Yogurt Marinated Lamb
    • A copper pot and two bowls of Guinness Mac and Cheese with Irish Whiskey Onions. Served with chips and Guinness.
      Guinness Mac and Cheese – With Irish Whiskey Onions
    • A close-up of a pot of Beef Bourguignon in a Dutch oven with root vegetables cut into hearts.
      Slow-Cooked Beef Bourguignon in Dutch Oven 
    • A Lunar New Year spread of a Crispy Roasted Duck - Peking Style with toppings and sides.
      Crispy Roasted Duck (Peking-Style)
    • A sliced salmon en route with Leeks on a cutting board with wine and sauce.
      Salmon en Croute with Leeks
    • Crispy Piri-Piri Potato Stacks with a thyme sprig.
      Crispy Piri-Piri Potato Stacks
    • Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Turkey Breast sliced on a platter revealing the stuffing.
      Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Turkey Breast
    • This Festive ham is crosshatched and is plum glazed. It's on platter and is garnished with plums, oranges and festive greenery.
      Sticky Plum Glazed Festive Ham
    • An individual turkey meatloaf served with mashed potatoes, gravy and vegetables.
      Individual Turkey Meatloaves
    • Two sheet pans with gingerbread cookies, piped with royal icing and sprinkled with icing sugar.
      Gingerbread Cookies with Royal Icing
    • A slow roasted bone in prime rib roast slice open to reveal a perfect medium rare interior.
      Slow-Roasted Bone-In Prime Rib
    • A large platter of a Mexican Macaroni Salad.
      Mexican Macaroni Salad
    • A carved Mexican turkey for thanksgiving.
      Roasted Turkey with Adobo Sauce
    • A grilled mixed berry gallet in a pan with two servings on blue plates with stars made from the crust and served with ice cream.
      Grilled Mixed Berry Galette
    • A sliced rotisserie prime rib roast served with gravy, horseradish sauce, and grilled veggies.
      Rotisserie Prime Rib Roast
    • Herb Stuffed Boneless Leg of Lamb served with a fresh mint sauce and roasted potatoes and onions.
      Herb Stuffed Boneless Leg of Lamb
    • A baking pan with Mini Egg Millionaire’s Shortbread sliced up and served for Easter dessert.
      Mini Egg Millionaire’s Shortbread Bars
    • A braised lamb shank placed on a mound of mashed potatoes with sauce poured over it.
      Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks in Tomato Sauce
    • A copper pot of Butternut Squash Lasagna Roll Ups with a lasagna roll on a plate with Parma and chopped parsley.
      Butternut Squash Lasagna Roll Ups
    • A carved Spatchcock Turkey with Herb Butter served with Jalapeno Ginger Cranberry sauce, gravy, grilled local sprouts on the stalk and hasselback butternut squash.
      Spatchcock Turkey with Herb Butter
    • Two sliced ham wellingtons served with Marsala Mushroom Sauce, Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Pine Nuts and Pancetta, and smashed potatoes with thyme.
      Ham Wellington
    • Nine salmon sliders with a colourful coleslaw and guacamole.
      Blackened Salmon Sliders with Rainbow Slaw
    • Two bowls of risotto with lobster tails.
      Risotto with Lobster
    • Savoury French Toast Casserole served with fresh fruit for Easter brunch.
      Savoury French Toast Casserole
    • An oval platter with a half sliced rotisserie boneless leg of lamb served with heirloom carrots, asparagus and roasted lemons.
      Rotisserie Boneless Leg of Lamb (Garlic, Herb, & Citrus) 
    • A glossy, sliced Minneola glazed Spiral Ham served with mashed potatoes, green beans and bread.
      Minneola Glazed Spiral Ham
    • Two bowls and a pot of Guinness and Beef stew served with with mashed potatoes.
      Guinness and Beef Stew
    • A Marinated Squid Salad with red peppers and olives served with toast and white wine.
      Marinated Squid Salad
    • Roasted Crown Rack of Lamb with Mint Salsa Verde.
      Roasted Crown Rack of Lamb
    • Two rows of cabbage rolls with tomato sauce in a baking pan.
      Vegetarian Cabbage Rolls (with a Holiday Inspired Filling)

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      Butterflied Grilled Shrimp Salad with Lemon-Dijon Dressing
    • Four grilled veal chops on a platter served family style.
      Easy Grilled Veal Chops with Dijon Caper Lemon Butter
    • A skillet with sticky chicken thighs and lime slices.
      Sticky Rum Glazed Chicken Thighs (Grill or Stove)
    • Two bowls and a pot of Caribbean Baked Beans with Jerk-Spiced Pork Shoulder. Served with pineapple, naan and lime wedges.
      Caribbean Baked Beans with Jerk-Spiced Pork Shoulder 
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