Share Joy with these delicious holiday recipes made with Gay Lea ingredients
Gay Lea whipped cream, sour cream and butter are the key ingredients for tantalizing holiday recipes — try making these crowd-pleasers for your next holiday gathering.
Sure, we love presents and cocktails and Hallmark movies, but those aren't the things that make this season special. Our favourite part of the holidays is coming together with friends and family to all share in a delicious meal. Stories and laughter bubble up around the table as loved ones from near and far catch up and reconnect. And for us, it's all the more special if the food being enjoyed has been prepared by us.
We put a lot of effort into our holiday cooking and baking, but using top-notch ingredients from Gay Lea takes our feasts and treats to the next level. Key staples like Gay Lea whipped cream, sour cream and butter make the holidays smoother and sweeter. A farmer-owned dairy cooperative, Gay Lea is backed by a farming community that takes pride in its quality products. You can use them to add that extra perfection to any of your tried and true recipes, or check out Gay Lea's wide selection of online recipes to inspire you ahead of your next holiday gathering.
Whether you're hosting a holiday brunch, lunch or dinner, recipes made with Gay Lea ingredients are sure to shine. Start by trying the recipes below. Herbed Potato Rösti is the perfect vehicle for smoked salmon or making canapés; Gay Lea Share Joy Cookies offer a bite-sized sweet treat; Turkey, Cranberry & Cheddar Waffle Sandwiches combine the best of breakfast and lunch, and will help you use up those leftovers; and the decadent Gay Lea Share Joy Cake is the pièce de résistance.
This season, make holiday magic with Gay Lea ingredients in your recipes.
For more delicious holiday recipes, visit gaylea.com
Herbed Potato Rösti
Similar to hash browns, this traditional Swiss dish can be made as an appetizer, for breakfast or as a side dish with dinner.
Shred unpeeled potatoes using a food processor or box grater. Squeeze all the water out of the potatoes. Toss with rosemary, pepper, salt and half each of the parsley and green onion until well combined. Divide the mixture into four equal portions.
Heat half the butter in a large, non-stick skillet set over high heat. When the butter foams, add the potato mixture and, using a silicone spatula, form into 4 individual disks of equal thickness. Reduce the heat to medium high and cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until underside is set and a golden crust forms.
Add remaining butter and gently turn rösti; cook for an additional 5 minutes or until rösti are golden brown and bubbles are actively forming in the centre of each disk. Drain on paper towel.
Meanwhile, combine sour cream with remaining parsley, green onion and mustard. Serve with warm rösti.
Notes:
Add smoked salmon to the plate for a traditional accompaniment.
Gay Lea Share Joy Cookie
Give your shortbread a joyful twist with this reimagined recipe. Adding Gay Lea Sour Cream softens the dough, making it a dream to work with. Gay Lea Butter infuses every bite with melt-in-your-mouth holiday cookie magic. To top it all off, Gay Lea Whipped Cream brings a silky smooth finish so your icing is just as beautiful as it is delicious.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened Gay Lea Salted Butter, Gay Lea Full Fat Sour Cream, clear vanilla extract and icing sugar. Using an electric mixer, cream the mixture on medium speed for 4¬–5 minutes until light and fluffy.
Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the creamed mixture. Mix until the dough is well combined and has a thick but non-sticky consistency.
Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the dough to your desired thickness (typically about ¼ inch). Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes resembling people.
Preheat your oven to 300 F. Place the cutouts on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for approximately 14 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.
Royal Icing
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the meringue powder, Gay Lea Real Whipped Cream and warm water until the mixture is well combined. Stir in the clear corn syrup and clear vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
Gradually add the icing sugar, mixing on low speed until fully combined. Increase speed and beat for an additional 3–5 minutes until the icing holds stiff peaks.
Once your shortbread people are completely cooled, use the royal icing to flood and decorate them as desired.
Notes:
For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
Store decorated cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Experiment with edible markers once icing is set, or food colouring in the royal icing for more vibrant decorations.
Turkey, Cranberry & Cheddar Waffle Sandwich
Start the day with a hearty and satisfying waffle sandwich loaded with turkey, aged cheddar and tangy cranberry sauce.
Lay four waffles on work surface; brush with mustard and sprinkle with half of the cheese. Top with turkey, cranberry sauce and remaining cheese. Cap with remaining waffles.
Melt half of the butter in a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Toast sandwiches, in batches, for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until golden brown and cheese is melted, adding butter as needed. Serve immediately.
Notes:
Substitute honey mustard or ranch dressing for dijon mustard if desired.
Gay Lea Share Joy Cake
Gather 'round and Share Joy! This cake is made for sweet moments with friends and family. The joyful blend of Gay Lea's famous butter, sour cream and whipped cream makes it perfectly moist and irresistibly light! All that’s left to do is set the table, serve and share!
Preheat oven to 350 F and adjust rack so it’s in the middle of the oven. Grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
In the bowl of stand mixer (or by hand if you prefer), cream together the butter and sugar for about 5 minutes on medium speed, until mixture is pale and fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add 1 egg. Mix well.
Scrape down the sides of the bowl and repeat with the remaining 2 eggs.
In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
In the bowl with the butter, add in the sour cream and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined, ensuring to scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl.
Once all mixed, add to the dry ingredients, fold in whipped cream, and gently fold all together just until no more dry ingredients can be seen. Careful not to overmix.
Pour into prepared baking pan and bake at 350 F for 30–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean.
Remove from oven and let cake cool for at least 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. Chill completely before frosting.
Notes:
Experiment with adding fruit to the cake to add that extra flavour! Looking to spark more joy? Add sprinkles!
