{"id":25467,"date":"2020-12-01T16:12:23","date_gmt":"2020-12-01T21:12:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev-gordon-food-service-canada.pantheonsite.io\/ideas\/6-holiday-recipes-to-make-the-season-special\/"},"modified":"2025-07-01T10:57:56","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T14:57:56","slug":"6-holiday-recipes-to-make-the-season-special","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gfs.ca\/en-ca\/ideas\/6-holiday-recipes-to-make-the-season-special\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Holiday Recipes to Make the Season Special"},"content":{"rendered":"

Starting with simple ingredients, it\u2019s possible to create indulgent comfort classics.<\/h2>\n

The pandemic put parts of 2020 on hold, but it\u2019s not stopping the holidays. Food is a big part of the season, and people like to treat themselves with special meals. Whether your guests are dining in or home for the holidays, we have six recipes ideal for the dining room or takeout.<\/p>\n

\"stollen<\/p>\n

Stollen Muffins<\/strong><\/a>
\nPerfect for weekend mornings, Christmas morning or anytime. These muffins are fruity, festive and filled with a dollop of almond paste. This global-inspired tradition is served in tulip-paper cups for a luxurious plate presence. When prepared for takeout and delivery, they resemble a special gift.<\/p>\n

\"Nordic<\/p>\n

Nordic Beet Salad<\/strong><\/a>
\nTake guests\u2019 taste buds to a place where glaciers meet the sea. An edible excursion to Scandinavia wouldn\u2019t be complete without this easy-to-execute upscale take on traditional beet salad. The simple addition of lacy Parmesan tuile adds holiday flavour appeal. Since there are no greens involved and it\u2019s served cold, this salad works for your in-house and to-go menu.<\/p>\n

\"mulled<\/p>\n

Mulled Wine<\/strong><\/a>
\nWarm the holiday cheer with spiced wine that\u2019s a global comfort classic. The Germans call it gluhwein. In Norway and Holland it\u2019s called glogg. Your guests will call it a delicious, comforting and aromatic way to indulge. For operators, it can be served on premise in mugs or glasses, as well as a take-home beverage in lidded cups or even as a gift box.<\/p>\n

\"Miso<\/p>\n

Miso Sweet Potato Pur\u00e9e<\/strong><\/a>
\nSweet potato souffle\u2014a staple of the holiday season\u2014gets a global flavour infusion. A paste of Japanese miso blends with the creamy sweet potatoes for a wonderful holiday twist. It\u2019s simple to make, with flavours that never disappoint and a luxurious texture that\u2019s both familiar and comfortable.<\/p>\n

\"Holiday<\/strong><\/p>\n

Holiday Fondue Plate<\/strong><\/a>
\nLooking for a cozy, creamy way to make the holidays merry? This French-influenced menu item is an elegant alternative to a cheese board. Fondue works as a starter or entr\u00e9e, ready to satisfy a table for two or be scaled up to feed a crowd. There\u2019s a wow-factor sure to spur in-house orders, plus you can build a kit for takeout and delivery.<\/p>\n

\"ham-glazed<\/p>\n

Ham-Glazed Berkshire Short Ribs<\/strong><\/a>
\nAdd a modern interpretation to a holiday tradition with this pork short rib entr\u00e9e. What\u2019s new? The fall-off the bone texture of short ribs. What\u2019s traditional? The meat is roasted and finished with a brown sugar ham glaze accented with raisins and cloves. It looks as elegant on the table as it does portioned for takeout.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Starting with simple ingredients, it\u2019s possible to create indulgent comfort classics. The pandemic put parts of 2020 on hold, but it\u2019s not stopping the holidays. Food is a big part of the season, and people like to treat themselves with special meals. 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