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This is an “old favourite” PC recipe, which just keeps getting better and better every time we make it! In the summer we do a grilled version, but over the holidays, this oven version will accompany your turkey, tofu or roast beef equally well.

We gave this traditional Jewish dish a sweet twist by adding apple to the usual potato-onion mixture, instead of serving with applesauce later. Yogurt makes a healthier choice than sour cream for dolloping on. We made ours sit-down appetizer size; for passed hors d’oeuvre-size portions, form mixture into thirty-two 1 1/4-inch diameter patties and fry for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until browned and cooked through.

A delicious snack to serve with cocktails. Don’t worry if some of the toppings fall off while you twist the pastry strips; work over the baking sheet and some will bake back onto the bottoms of the twists.

Golden, gooey, cheesy and rich- just like Mom used to make!

Be kind to the environment and feel good about dessert with this easy bar made with organic ingredients. Crunchy, fruity, buttery and nutty- something for everyone.

Crisp, flaky pastry is topped with a savoury vegetable mixture and tangy goat’s cheese. Pre-rolled PC Puff Pastry makes this fabulous appetizer a cinch.

Your turn to host the big holiday meal and you’re tired of the same old sides? Try this easy cauliflower side dish, large enough for a crowd, but requiring very little prep.

Perfect for decorating gingerbread cookies or a holiday gingerbread house, this royal icing is made with pasteurized egg whites so you won’t have to worry about serving it to little ones or the elderly.

We know, we know- Brussels sprouts are not a popular vegetable! They are really good for you, so don’t let memories of overcooked, grey sprouts stop you from trying this fabulous recipe.

For Christmas cookies, use your favourite cookie cutter shape - try stars, snowmen, angels or Christmas trees.

Horseradish and spicy mustard give this easy cocktail sauce a kick. Try with any seafood hors d’oeuvre.

Instead of a heavy mayonnaise dressing, we’ve lightened up potato salad by using our Blue Menu California Dressing. We’ve also used nutritious sweet potatoes, with high amounts of Vitamins A and C and antioxidant beta carotene.

Expand your turkey leftover repertoire with this classic turkey-and-potatoes croquette. Serve with a green salad, and if you like, leftover cranberry sauce.

Thumbprint cookies are a classic holiday cookie that you can enjoy year-round. Often made with almonds or walnuts, we’ve used pistachios in this easy version that uses our cookie mix as a base. Get the kids to help by making indentations in the cookie dough. Store baked cookies in an airtight container; fill with jam just before serving.

Top little pizzas with pesto, goat cheese and tomato for a yummy little two-bite hors d’oeuvre everyone will love. Substitute basil pesto, if you prefer.

This really easy appetizer makes a lovely presentation. It goes great with a glass of red wine!

Lively, gutsy, crowd-pleasing flavours. An appetizer that rewards greatly for so little effort.

Warm salads provide a sense of occasion, maybe because we most often eat them at fine dining restaurants. Any night can be an occasion when you make this tangy-peppery salad for family and friends.

Sweet potatoes are a traditional holiday side dish, but are great at any time of year. This big-batch, orangey sweet potato mash is perfect to make if the main course is in the oven so you need to make your side dish on the stove-top.