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Holiday Dish Flip
Flip your holiday dish with something new

This year, try a new dish for your holiday table inspired by members of our community across Ontario.

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Chicken adobo

From Generose from Toronto

This is a popular dish in the Philippines. My aunt taught me this recipe and she was taught by her mother. It's been passed down for generations. Every time I make this comfort food, it feels like home.

Seafood Fried Jollof Rice

From Anthonia from Kitchener

My mom taught me this recipe. She was taught by her mother, and it was passed down for generations long before their time. It actually dates back to the 14^th century and is one of the most popular dishes in West Africa.

Pineapple honey ham

From Patie from Innisfil

This recipe was passed down from my great grandmother to my grandmother, and then to my mom. It originated in Trinidad and goes way back to the 1800s.

Bean stew and Chapati

From Sophie from Toronto

Chapati Is a Ugandan favorite that goes well with veggies and meats alike. My mom taught me this recipe. She was taught by her mother, and it's been passed down for generations.

Wild Rice with Cranberries and Walnuts

From Joanna from Innisfil

I love making traditional Indigenous Food. All the ingredients have been used since time immemorial by Indigenous Peoples of North America. I feel connected to my ancestors when preparing and serving this dish.

Romanian Sweet Bread

From Adrian from Whitby

As far as I look back, there was no Christmas without this amazing sweet bread. I was by my grandmother's side every year watching her baking this, bugging her with questions and waiting for her to let me lick the spoons after.

Herring Shuba Salad

From Dina from Toronto

You can find this dish on every table in Russia on New Year's Eve. Traditionally, you cook it together with the family a day before New Year's to let it absorb all the tastes.

Napolitaine Cookies

From Saivani from Brampton

Napolitaine is a bite-size cookie from Mauritius. This dessert is a delicacy at any celebration. I learned this recipe from my father. The smell of these freshly baked cookies brings back so many joyful memories of him.

Rum Cake

From Carleen from Markham

My dearly departed mom would bake this cake every Christmas. As children, my siblings and I looked forward to her baking it because the best part was not only eating it but licking the bowl after mixing! This cake will definitely be on the table of many Jamaican households this upcoming Holiday season and beyond.

Kheer Rice Pudding

From Shreya from North York

My mom taught me this recipe. She was taught by her mother and it was passed down for generations long before their time. It dates back thousands of years, back to Tamilnadu in South India.

Coconut Cassava

From Reeshma from Toronto

When growing up in Kenya, we would wait for special occasions to eat this dish. It is a mix of East Indian flavours infused with fresh coconut milk that is a staple in Kenyan cuisine. It actually melds the two cultures so perfectly to create this incredibly creamy and delicious dish that elevates any occasion and leaves everyone wanting more!

Braised Duck With Blackcurrant Port Wine Sauce

From Cecilia from Toronto

I created this recipe, which is a fusion of French and Asian influences. It's an absolute crowd pleaser and it reminds me of spending Christmas eve with my dad.

Chinese Pork Tenderloin

From Eric from Ottawa

My mother, being Chinese-Vietnamese, used to make a grilled pork neck when I was younger and this recipe is directly influenced by that dish. It's a combination of the flavours I was familiar with from my parents' culture, and the techniques I learned growing up in Canada.

Tahini Tart

From Kyle from Sarnia

This is a dessert that is the perfect blend of salt and sweet, has been on my family's holiday table for as far back as I can remember. As a Metro employee, this was the one holiday recipe I knew I had to share out to everyone I could.

Colourful zucchini spiral pie

From Danielle from Thunder Bay

As a kid I always loved this holiday side dish for its colours, and now as an adult, it's a staple at my table because of its rich flavour. It makes a wonderful vegetarian-friendly add to any table, and since becoming a Metro employee, I've been telling everyone I can at holiday time about it.

Eggnog Pudding

From Marcella (@modestmarce) in Niagara

Zucchini Spirals Pie

Lamb and Butternut Squash Béchamel Pasta Bake

From Irene (@irene_matys) in Oakville

Latke Cups

From Michelle (@the.yummy.yenta) in Vaughan

Gnocchi and Burrata Warm Veggie Salad

From Betty (@stemsandforks) in Richmond Hill

Squash and Goat Cheese Tarte Soleil with Hazelnuts and Sage

From Christelle (@christellerocks) in Montreal

Maple Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

From Michelle (@the.yummy.yenta) in Vaughan

Apple Raisin Dreidel Hand Pies

From Michelle (@the.yummy.yenta) in Vaughan

Charcuterie Wreath with Mini Cheese Balls

From Pay Chen (@paychen) in Toronto

Shrimp Cocktail: Three Ways

From Marcella (@modestmarce) in Niagara

Cardamom Gingersnap Cookies

From Marcella (@modestmarce) in Niagara

Creamy Bacon Artichoke Dip

From Marcella (@modestmarce) in Niagara

Blueberry Pie Ice Cream Sandwiches

From Oat & Mill

Each pint of Oat & Mill's dairy-free delectable desserts are hand packed, to ensure every spoonful is just right. Since establishing the business in 2015, Candace has made her famous mix from scratch in small batches, which requires individual care and dedication. Locally produced using oats grown on Canadian soil, this is Northumberland County at its finest.

Grilled Sausage and Peppers Pasta

From Louise Prete Food

To be a good cook, you need to keep it simple and let the quality ingredients speak for themselves.

That is what Louise Prete, the namesake of Michael Malleau's best-tasting pasta sauce, instilled in her grandson over the many hours spent together in the kitchen.

Fresh Asian Noodle Salad

From La Dee Da Sauces

Canadian, gourmet, vegan and plant-based—what's not to love? Made in Ontario by three entrepreneurial women, La De Da Gourmet Sauces bring together a flare and diverse flavour profiles that make them unique and delicious. From pasta, to soups, to pizza, La Dee Da's versatile sauces are ready to enjoy for health consumers like you!

Maple Gingerbread Cake

From O-Hara's Maple

Stephen Needham and his father chose to name their new business after the community where you'd find their 94-acre maple farm. Three generations later, O'Hara's Sugar Maples has grown into one of Ontario's finest sources of pure maple syrup, maple butter and maple candy. O'Hara's single source products means that only the richest syrup is tapped from trees right to your table.

Apple Pie Crumble with Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream

From Ohh! Foods

At the age of 18, Brittany developed a serious peanut and tree nut allergy. Noticing that there was a lack of allergy-friendly snacks on the market she began creating recipes in her kitchen for snacks that everyone could enjoy. Today Brittany shares those recipes through Ohh! Foods, driven by a mission to bring awareness to inclusive snacking that are tasty and safe to eat.

Spicy Chili Miso Chicken Wings

From Abokichi Okazu

Bobby Khorasani, Fumi Tsukamoto, and Jess Mantell are on a mission to upcycle food waste.

Their award-winning brand Abokichi is a first-generation operation based out of Toronto, with no physical footprint. The brand creates locally produced, Japanese-inspired condiments and instant miso soup, using only plant-based ingredients. And it stays committed to sustainability by upcycling by-products from a local sake brewery.

Grilled Fiddlehead Potato Salad

From ForageGirl Fiddleheads

Brittany Maranger is not your traditional farmer!

ForageGirl Fiddleheads handpick fresh wild ferns from Niagara forestlands, the Restigouche River in New Brunswick, and along the St. Lawrence River in Quebec. Certified Women-Owned and pesticide-free, ForageGirl guarantees that their fiddleheads are shipped to Metro stores within 30 hours of harvesting!

Grilled Peach Yogurt Parfait

From Remix Snacks

Creating simple, delicious and healthy snacks that are good for Ontarians and the environment is the mission behind Jamie and Isabelle's Markham, Ontario-based Remix Snacks.

As a women-led, dietician-founded company, you can feel good about sharing their delicious and innovative chocolate barks with your family. Locally produced in Niagara using upcycled fruit, beans and plant-based protein, these yummy snacks are putting smiles on faces and reducing local food waste.