Photo, Erik Putz. Food styling, Ashley Denton. Prop styling, Rayna Marlee Schwartz.
Even if the menu doesn't change a lot from year to year (who wants to give up turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and stuffing?) there are plenty of ways to dress up the classics so they pack a little more flavour and visual punch. From traditional tourtière, to herbed turkeys, cranberry stuffing and more, here are menus to inspire this year's holiday meals:
AppetizerFig and Radicchio Salad
MainButternut Squash Wellingtons
SidesCheesy Creamed CornMiso Mashed Potatoes Gingery Green Beans with crispy fried onions
DessertClassic apple pie
(Photo: Erik Putz; Food styling by Ashley Denton; Prop styling by Christine Hanlon)CocktailMulled wine sangria
AppetizerHoliday salad with bacon pangrattatoShallot tarte tatin
MainRoast turkey with cider gravy
SidePesto green beansCreamy scalloped potatoes with crispy potato skins
DessertPomegranate posset
Photo, Roberto Caruso.CocktailCranberry Aperol spritz
AppetizerWaldorf salad with chive dressingRoasted Brussels sprouts with pork belly
MainGarlic butter turkey with roasted garlic gravy
Roasted, spiced squash wedgesCiabatta and sausage stuffing
DessertApple cobbler
Photo, Erik Putz.AppetizerLobster chowderMainHoliday tourtière
SidesBeet relishPickled mustard seedsPear and watercress salad
DessertSticky toffee pudding topped with gingerbread caramel sauce and vanilla custard sauce
DrinksMoonshine sour
Photo, Roberto Caruso.MainPineapple-ginger-glazed ham
SidesCheddar and onion buttermilk biscuitsScalloped potatoesKale and brussels sprouts saladSweet and sour red cabbage and pearsDessertGingerbread layer cake with brown butter icing
Photo, Erik Putz.AppetizerVelvety mushroom soup
MainUltimate roast beef and gravy
SidesCarrot and rutabaga mashYorkshire puddingsCrispy roast potatoes
DessertChristmas pudding with brandy-butter sauce
Photo, Erik Putz.Appetizer Herbed goat cheese
Main Roast oregano lamb with vegetable caponata Feta pistachio pesto and pita
Dessert Chocolate pâté
Photo, Ryan Szulc.Appetizer Modern pea soup
Main Tourtiére tart
Sides Quick-pickled vegetables Buttery root vegetables
Desserts Maple crème brûlée Maple fudge
Photo, Roberto Caruso.Sides Italian polenta stuffing Sweet and sour carrots Baked cranberry sauce
Dessert White fruitcake
Photo, Roberto Caruso.Main French onion tart
Side Red and green salad with caper vinaigrette
Dessert Sweet monkey bread
Photo, Roberto Caruso.Main Cracklin’ pork roast with marsala gravy
Sides Dreamy creamy potato mash Garlicky kale
Dessert No-bake mocha biscuit cake
Appetizer Pea and asparagus soup
Side Arugula and hazelnut salad
Dessert Classic lemon tart
Main Bacon-wrapped tenderloin with caramelized shallots and cranberry-port jus
Sides Crispy roasted potatoes Lemony swiss chard
Dessert Sticky-toffee pudding
AppetizersRoasted spiced almondsGarlic-orange spiced olivesPumpkin soup with maple-thyme cream
MainSpinach and feta phyllo tartChristmas orange salad
DessertRaspberry semifreddo
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