Since dinner is mere hours away and some of us might still be looking for some culinary inspiration, here are 10 of our most popular recipes from the holiday season that can be whipped up in no time and put on the table.
From chef Lauren Marshall's vegetable gravy (it's really, really tasty!) to Emily Richards' egg and raisin bread (perfect for French toast on Boxing Day morning), we're hoping something here can inspire you today! Happy cooking (and eating) with friends and family!
![WALTER caesar mix recipe](https://eatnorth.com/sites/default/files/styles/span3_thumbnail/public/spruce_caesar_vignette_1.jpg?itok=5cJGI-jo)
Spruce Caesar (a.k.a. The Festivus Caesar)
A good Caesar hits the spot anytime of the year, but to make it more seasonal, the guys behind Walter Caesar came up with this sweet, herbaceous and savoury cocktail.
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Egg and raisin bread
Make this from Emily Richards' new cookbook of family recipes
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One18 Empire's kale Caesar salad
While One18 Empire, located in Calgary Marriott Downtown, is known as a whisky bar, the fresh and local food that chef Eric Larcom prepares is so much more than just food to go with the drinks.
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Marion Street Eatery's roasted beet salad
Don't you wish you can make some of your favourite restaurant dishes at home?
![Mairlyn Smith Homegrown cookbook](https://eatnorth.com/sites/default/files/styles/span3_thumbnail/public/ambercup_soup_1.jpg?itok=887mA39M)
Spiced ambercup squash soup with maple syrup
If you haven't tried ambercup squash before, this is a great introduction.
![apple cranberry sauce recipe](https://eatnorth.com/sites/default/files/styles/span3_thumbnail/public/cranberrysauce01.jpg?itok=TMPbysCz)
Spiced apple and cranberry sauce
Put this sauce in sandwiches, on a cheese board and of course, with the turkey.
![Lauren Marshall vegan chef Halifax](https://eatnorth.com/sites/default/files/styles/span3_thumbnail/public/laurenmarshall_gravy01.jpg?itok=aPulK6-W)
Chef Lauren Marshall's vegan gravy
A meatless alternative to the traditional gravy
![photo courtesy of Jennifer Friesen. Lemon ginger posset recipe](https://eatnorth.com/sites/default/files/styles/span3_thumbnail/public/xx_xx_cal_holidayfoods-week4danlemon2_jenniferfriesen_0.jpg?itok=fHQh0mvy)
Lemon ginger posset with holiday cookie crumble
Making a dessert for your holiday party has never been so easy.
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Ginger stout cake with orange meringue and coffee caramel
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