Create
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Holiday
Magic
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In this issue, you’ll find lots of ways to pull off the 1 GREAT GATHERINGS START LIKE THIS
hectic holiday season with panache. Like how to All the tried-and-true crowd pleasers
simplify entertaining while making it look like you you know will get gobbled up, plus some
called a caterer. (What could be more impressive surprises.
than our Snowdonia Welsh Cheddar-Style Truckles?)
8 HOLIDAY BAKING ON THE RISE
Discover recipes so perfect they’ll change your
All the magical holiday flavours everyone
holiday game forever!
remembers, with pleasing twists.
Don’t miss our baking extravaganza, rich with fresh
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twists for all your favourite flavours. Since the time
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The traditional feast gets some gourmet
to catch our awesome updates for your main event –
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and quick, easy meals that will make family time the
best time. 21 QUICK, EASY MEALS
Easy, comforting meals that make your
Wishing you all the comfort and joy of the season!
evenings less hectic and more flavourful.
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Great Things
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From eye-popping platters to tempting cheeses,
snacks and beverages, IGA brings you
everything you need to host a great gathering.
If you have the crowd, we have the pleaser.
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You never know when unexpected guests will pop by, but you can always be prepared to
create an impromptu charcuterie board when you when you have these ingredients on hand.
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1 can (348 mL) Compliments Cranberry Jelly each
1½ cups (375 mL) smoky barbecue sauce
¼ cup (60 mL) maple syrup
¼ tsp (1 mL) cayenne pepper, or to taste
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place meatballs on parchment-lined baking sheet;
bake in oven 15 to 20 min., or until browned.
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Prep Time: 10 min. Total Time: 15 min. Serves: 16
2 cups (500 mL) 100% Pure & Natural Orange Juice No Pulp
4 (1 L) cups cranberry cocktail
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1 (750 mL) bottle dealcoholized red wine
3 cups (750 mL) lemon-lime soda, chilled
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FOR thE Love OF
Holiday Baking
Let’s hear it for the glorious tradition of
holiday baking! The wonderful aromas
filling your house, the sneaky tasting and,
best of all, the delight on the faces of
family and friends when you share.
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It’s more than
super rich and moist,
BAKING
this simple
Gingerbread Bundt Cake
makes an elegant presentation –
and you can dress it in 4 tasty ways.
Sprinkle with icing sugar
Serve with a dollop of whipped
cream topped with pecan halves
Drizzle with Coffee Caramel Sauce
Top with our Egg Nog
Inspired Glaze
~ see page 10 for recipes
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Coffee Chocolate Gingerbread Bundt Cake
Crinkle Cookies Prep Time: 15 min. Total Time: 1 hr. 25 min. Serves: 24
3 cups (750 mL) Compliments All Purpose Flour, plus more
Prep Time: 10 min. Total Time: 30 min. for dusting pan
(plus 4 hrs. chilling time) Makes: 24
3 tbsp (45 mL) cocoa powder, sifted
1 cup (250 mL) Compliments All Purpose Flour, sifted 2 tsp (10 mL) baking powder
1 tsp (5 mL) baking powder 1 tsp (5 mL) baking soda
½ tsp (2 mL) salt
1 tbsp (15 mL) Compliments Ground Ginger
½ cup (125 mL) cocoa powder
2 tsp (10 mL) Compliments Ground Cinnamon
1/3 cup (75 mL) canola or vegetable oil
½ tsp (2 mL) each salt and ground nutmeg
1 tbsp (15 mL) Sensations by Compliments Colombia
Cartegena Medium Roast Ground Coffee ¼ tsp (1 mL) Compliments Ground Cloves
½ cup (125 mL) sugar 2/3 cup (150 mL) Compliments Unsalted Butter,
½ cup (125 mL) firmly packed brown sugar room temperature
2 eggs 1½ cups (375 mL) sugar
1 tsp (5 mL) Sensations by Compliments Pure Vanilla Extract 3 eggs
¼ cup (60 mL) icing sugar ½ cup (125 mL) molasses
1 tsp (5 mL) Sensations by Compliments Pure Vanilla Extract
1. Whisk together flour, baking powder and salt until
blended; set aside. In another large bowl, use electric 2 cups (500 mL) sour cream
mixer to beat together cocoa powder, oil and ground coffee 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9-10 inch
until combined. Beat in both sugars. Add first egg; beat in (23-25 cm) bundt pan and dust with flour. In bowl, whisk
completely. Add second egg and vanilla; beat in completely. together flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, ginger,
Stir in dry ingredients just until blended. Cover dough; chill cinnamon, salt, nutmeg and cloves; set aside.
4 hrs. (or overnight).
2. In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar using electric
2. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line two baking sheets mixer on medium speed for about 2 min., until light and
with parchment paper. Using a tablespoon measure, scoop fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Beat in molasses and
dough into heaped spoonfuls (the dough will be sticky). Roll vanilla.
into balls then roll in icing sugar to coat; shaking off excess.
Place balls on prepared baking sheets about 2 in. (5 cm) apart. 3. With the mixer on low, alternately add the dry mixture in
3 parts with the sour cream in 2 parts, starting and ending
3. Place sheets on top and bottom-third oven racks, switching with the dry mixture. Scrape the bowl as needed between
racks and rotating sheets halfway through baking. Or use the additions.
middle rack and bake cookies one sheet at a time, rotating
sheet halfway through baking. Bake cookies 6 to 8 min. 4. Scrape batter into prepared pan, smoothing the top.
(total bake time) until surfaces begin to crack. The interior Bake 50 to 60 min. or until a tester comes out clean when
of the cookies will look molten. Transfer cookies to wire rack inserted into centre of cake. Cool cake completely in pan on
to cool completely. Store in airtight container up to 3 days wire rack. Invert onto serving plate. Slice cake and serve.
or freeze up to 1 month.
BAKING
Serve leftover
coffee caramel sauce
over ice cream or
drizzle over hot
chocolate topped
with whipped
cream.
PLAY
Holiday
Coffee Caramel Sauce
Prep Time: 10 min. Total Time: 25 min.
Makes: 1 cup (250 mL)
1½ cups (375 mL) packed brown sugar
¼ cup (60 mL) strong brewed Sensations by Compliments Our
Colombia Cartegena Medium Roast Ground Coffee Gingerbread
¼ cup (60 mL) 35% whipping cream, room temperature kits are a fun
2 tbsp (30 mL) Compliments Unsalted Butter, room way to let kids
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¼ tsp (1 mL) salt
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Add brown sugar to medium heavy-bottomed saucepan.
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15 min. without stirring until sugar is fully dissolved and to the
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1.35 kg, $11.99
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Also, Chocolate, Also, Unbleached,
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BAKING
When you want to give something from the heart but there’s no time to bake it yourself, not to worry.
Pick up our scrumptious holiday cookies and squares, lovingly prepared and made for sharing.
Bakery
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Jumbo Party Pack
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Dazzling
holiday feast
This is your moment… Set down a
stunning feast with the confidence of a
cook who knows all the secrets. And when
it’s over, feel proud of a job well done.
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thE MAIN EVENT
Bring a little culinary drama to the table
with colourful, tempting sides in pretty dishes.
Finish with a simple flourish of festive
beverages and desserts.
Menu
Lemon, H
Honey and Rosemary Turkey
Hickory Smoked Ha
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Cheddar & Garlic
Mashed Potatoes
Parm-Roasted Parsn
ips
Roasted Brussels
Sprouts with
Walnuts & Dates
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Cheesecake Appla
use Collection
Spiced Hazelnut La
tte
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Festive Flavours
Juicy, tender turkey is at its
best with savoury complements.
We've put the menu together
for you so you can create the
MEANT FOR EACH OthER festive sensation you’re hoping for!
Parm-Roasted Parsnips
Prep Time: 15 min. Total Time: 55 min. Serves: 8 1. Preheat oven 400°F (200°C). TIP
Use any leftovers
1/3 cup (75 mL) grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese 2. Stir together Parmigiano Reggiano,
turmeric, mustard, garlic powder, in breakfast
1 tsp (5 mL) ground turmeric
pepper and chili flakes. Toss parsnips hash or
½ tsp (2 mL) each dry mustard powder and garlic powder omelettes.
with melted butter then toss with
¼ tsp (1 mL) ground pepper Parmigiano mixture until well coated.
Pinch chili flakes Arrange in single layer on parchment
3 lb (1.5 kg) parsnips, peeled and cut into 2-in. (5 cm) spears paper-lined baking sheet.
3 tbsp (45 mL) butter, melted 3. Bake for 25 to 35 min. until golden brown, tender and
2 tbsp (30 mL) finely chopped parsley crispy on the edges. Sprinkle with parsley.
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2 cups (500 mL) milk
2 tbsp (30 mL) firmly packed brown sugar
1 tsp (5 mL) ground ginger
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AND TO ALL A
Strawberry-Lemon
Crescent Roll Wreath
Prep Time: 15 min. Total Time: 50 min. Serves: 16
4 oz (125 g) Sensations by Compliments Cream
Cheese brick-style, room temperature
2/3 cup (150 mL) icing sugar, divided
2 tsp (10 mL) lemon zest
1 can (226 g) Compliments Crescent
Rolls, refrigerated
¼ cup (60 mL) Sensations by
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1/3 cup (75 mL) chopped pecans
2 tsp (10 mL) lemon juice
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with
parchment paper. Beat together cream cheese, 1/3 cup (75 mL)
icing sugar and lemon zest until smooth. Unroll dough;
separating triangles. Each triangle will have a shorter side and
two longer sides. On lined sheet, arrange the shorter sides of
the triangles in a circle (with long points extending outward
like a sun shape), slightly overlapping by about ¾ in. (2 cm).
2. Spread cream cheese mixture in 2-in. (5-cm) thick band
on the dough around the edge of the opening. Spread jam on
top of cream cheese mixture. Pick up tips of each triangle at
end, pull the dough back over the filling, tucking tips under
Add French flair the edge of the opening. The filling will now be mostly hidden
to your holiday under the folded-over dough.
table with our 3. In small bowl, beat egg with 1 tbsp (15 mL) cold water.
flaky, buttery
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226 g, $1.99 Also, Compliments Cream some filing oozes out). Place baking sheet on wire rack to
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WIth DINNER
As the days get cooler, you may crave hearty
home-style meals – just when you have less
time to prepare them. IGA has the simple
recipes and meal solutions you need right now.
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