Beer and Citrus Osso Buco with Quick Cheese Polenta

Revisit an Italian classic with this pork osso buco recipe garnished with braised fennel, onions and carrots. The pork shanks are cooked long and slow in a broth seasoned with orange, lemon and blond beer. Serve the dish with cheese polenta. A super simple main course both generous and appealing.

Bacon-Wrapped Mustard Roast Chicken

When you entertain this year, choose simplicity with a foolproof recipe that can be easily made and is perfect for a small group. Wrap chicken, your affordable ally of the holidays, in bacon, roast it, then coat it in a creamy mustard sauce with spices. In collaboration with Aliments du Québec, here’s a generously tasty recipe that’s also sweet on your wallet.

Lemon-Pistachio Baked Alaska

For this version of the baked Alaska, make a frozen parfait with lemon curd, which will prevent it from melting too quickly at the table. The genoise cake is soaked in limoncello syrup, which makes it super moist even after being frozen. The recipe may include many steps, but almost all of them can be taken care of up to two weeks in advance. You’ll just have to brown the Italian meringue with a kitchen torch on the day—and cause a sensation.

Vegetarian Wellington with Mushrooms and Buckwheat

A British dish served during the holidays, chic Beef Wellington is reinvented as a vegetarian mushroom flaky pie. Whether you want to offer a meatless option to your guests or a crusty dish other than meat pie, this recipe will impress with its generous stuffing, golden flakiness and refined sauce.

Yogurt, Feta and Pomegranate Dip

Flavours come together in this super simple dip made with Greek yogurt and crumbled feta. In collaboration with Oikos®, this creamy and slightly tangy spread is the perfect companion to crackers and crudités. Garnished with toasted pecans, pomegranate seeds and fresh herbs, it proudly displays its red and green colours, in perfect harmony with the season.

Yogurt and Leek Puff Pastry Tartlets

Finesse is in the spotlight for this recipe perfect for the aperitif. Softened leek is mixed with Gruyère and plain yogurt, then put on puff pastry squares. This delicate appetizer is second to none with its refined toppings: lemon yogurt and fresh herbs with a touch of crunchy radish and apple.

Roasted Chicken with Yogurt and Spices

With its juicy flesh that easily comes off the bone, thanks to the addition of plain yogurt, this chicken dish will make everyone happy, from the youngest to the oldest. It’s perfect for entertaining at lunchtime. Mixing spices typically associated with Christmas, such as cinnamon and nutmeg, its comforting aromas will fill your house. The yogurt and roasted garlic sauce brings the gourmet finishing touch.

Fennel and Citrus Tuna Tartare Bites

These amuse-bouches may look super chic, but they’re also super easy to make. Simply mix the tuna tartare with grapefruit and lime zest as well as the juice of the citruses. Add fine cubes of candied fennel for a touch of crunchiness and reuse the oil you’ve cooked the fennel in for a light touch of aniseed flavour.

Roasted Turkey with Pears and Ginger

This year, make the perfect turkey, absolutely golden and juicy. But everything that used to be complicated with this traditional dish is now simplified: By separating the legs from the breasts, you’ll reduce the marinating time while making the roasting easier to control. And there’s also something to be said about the pear and ginger chutney with its aroma reminiscent of cranberries. Say yes to this turkey that’s ready in no time!