Building Holiday Memories, One Recipe at a Time.
The holidays are all about coming together, creating cherished memories, and sharing good food with the people who mean the most to us. No matter what traditions you celebrate, there’s something magical about the way a favourite recipe can bring loved ones closer.
At Qualico Communities, we understand that home is at the heart of every celebration and the meals made within it are often the stars of the season! To inspire you this holiday season, we’ve gathered some of our team’s favourite family recipes.
From sweet treats to savoury delights, these tried-and-true recipes are sure to bring something special to your table this year. So, check out our recipe collection, grab an apron, and whip up something delicious!
We’ve listed three tasty recipes as a sample from the whole cookbook which you can download below!
Chewy Ginger Cookies
Submitted by Joanna Madden
We used to eat these at my cousin’s farm, and we would make ice cream pails full. You can see how much they were made by the well-loved recipe card!
New Zealand shortbread
Submitted by Brenda Kolenbrander
This recipe came from our neighbour back when my family lived in New Zealand. It’s super simple, and I’ve made it more times than I can count — especially around the holidays. To this day, it’s my favourite shortbread recipe. It’s essentially half butter, which is precisely why it’s so irresistibly good.
Italian strata
Submitted by Jill Curtis
If I have to host a big group on Christmas, I always make this! It is easily prepared the night before and I can pop it into the oven while we open gifts in the morning. It pairs well with mimosas and fruit.