Elevate your fresh, local bird to a whole new level with Lepp’s Turkey Brine Spice Blend. As turkey is naturally lean, it can become dry and tough if overcooked – this salty brine helps to break down some of the turkey’s muscle proteins aiding in overall moisture absorption.
We’ve stocked up on jars of our brine spices for the occasion! Available here at the market.
When a whole turkey is too much, try this Boneless Turkey Roast. A turkey thigh wrapped up in a turkey breast will please all turkey lovers and wrapping it with Lepp’s special double-smoked bacon not only gives it great flavour, but also helps to protect it from drying out.
This Make Ahead Turkey Gravy using fresh turkey wings is a game changer with no huge mess at the last minute. Basically, you are making a flavourful, condensed turkey stock.
Try making your own cranberry sauce this Thanksgiving by making this soft, velvety smooth Spiced Cranberry Sauce.
Or, our housemade cranberry sauce is available here at the market. We’ve also stocked up on some specialty cranberry sauces in our grocery aisle!
This fresh, winter-inspired salad is the perfect new addition to your Christmas dinner menu.
This roasted cauliflower head is a show-stopper and a modern take on roasted veggies. If you’re used to preparing the same old veggie side dishes, this recipe will wow the young people around your table.
Both of these carrot recipes highlight Middle Eastern flavours, currently one of the most popular ethnic dishes. Harissa paste, tahini, coriander (called cilantro in North America), yogurt, cumin and coriander are all typical ingredients featured.
This seriously delicious recipe will convert even the most adamant squash hater. It’s suggested to leave the seeds in and peel on, and while hesitant, we’re so glad we did. It’s so tasty and much easier to manage.
The addition of a finely diced apple to this slow cooker stuffing helps moisten the stuffing without adding more butter, and the sausage gives it an unexpected “I can’t identify it, but love the taste” flavor.
Be sure to pick up a stuffing kit here at the market – it includes bread that we’ve already dried for you (one less step!) and precisely enough poultry seasoning.
Triple Smoke Prime Rub is a great all-purpose spice mix and enhances mashed potatoes with a slightly smoky flavor, perfect for serving with a beef or pork roast. Adding garlic cloves to the pot while you cook the potatoes softens them enough to completely mash into the finished dish.
These sweet, smoky, salty Brussels Sprouts will convert even the most skeptical sprouts eater.
Even if you don’t have time to do elaborate Christmas baking, these super-easy, super-soft Gingerbread Blondies take only minutes to prepare. Everything is mixed in one saucepan, and no mixer is required.
This recipe is not only super easy but it also feeds a crowd. The streusel to fruit ratio is larger than usual, which is a good thing! An already delicious dish becomes exceptional when you top it with ice cream.
This incredibly easy cake only needs a blender or food processor, and the rest simply stirs together with a wooden spoon. It’s warmth and spice makes it a perfect ending to a holiday meal and you can easily adjust portion sizes to suit everyone’s appetite.
This Apple Cider Sangria is great for entertaining. Try making this with our fresh-pressed Apple Cider.
This cranberry ginger simple syrup is a must-try in your next holiday cocktail or mocktail.
Switch up your turkey dinner with ham! Referred to as Fancy Ham in our meat department, this bone-in ham is already cooked; it just needs to be reheated.
A delicious alternative to cooking a whole bird at Christmas, this play on your classic beef Wellington is really tasty, looks the part, and will get everyone really excited when you cut into it. It’s a little more prep, but much easier to serve.
Fondue is always a fun way to get the family together or to impress dinner guests with an engaging meal option alternative. This Beer and Cheese fondue is the perfect Christmas Eve or New Years Eve Family Activity!
Fresh tomatoes and zucchini, come together in this cheesy and garlicky casserole. It’s a delicious and unique addition to your Christmas table! Enjoy as a side dish or as a vegetarian main course.
This is a show-stopping dessert recipe for the Holiday season! It’s full of velvety chocolate filling flavored with Whiskey and topped with fluffy whipped cream.
