In keeping with 2020 so far this holiday season will look like no other before it. One thing that remains constant is that the best place to celebrate is around the table.
Traditionally we share our long tables with family & friends but this year we will be looking for solutions to celebrate safely. We are here to help you with recipes and ideas on sharing meals that matter with smaller groups in our homes or sometimes even virtually.
Calgary Co-op also provides one stop shopping for gifts and stocking stuffers like tickets, carwash gift packs, gift baskets and more that you can pick up when you get your food or fill up your car. We're excited to share these ideas with you and wish you and your family a very happy and safe holiday season.
Whether at home or as part of a virtual get-together, we can help you make it easy. Pre-order fresh charcuterie boards, produce and bakery trays, gift baskets and custom cakes in store or online. Just order a minimum of 24 hours in advance and pick up at your convenience. It's almost like having your own personal elves!
Give a gift that brings the holidays together with a gift that is best shared. Order a unique gift basket for someone today.
Freshly prepared charcuterie boards, bakery and produce trays made by our in-store experts are perfect for get togethers of any size!
Variety is the spice of life, especially when it comes to desserts. Our fresh Sweet Selection trays are designed with smaller gatherings in mind and are available for pick-up in store daily.
We’ve got a variety of cakes ready-to-go and have our expert decorators standing by, ready to create a custom cake just for you.
You can shop for great gifts while you shop for your food. Here are just some of the things you can add to your list.
Sports are a great way to spend time together. Take the family skiing and breathe in the fresh mountain air at a number of great locations.
You can both stuff your stockings and save when you buy your tickets in advance.
Give them the gift that brings a sparkle to their eye, and car. Pick up a Calgary Co-op Car Wash Gift Pack when you fill up at our gas stations or shop at our food stores.
Pair a Co-op gift card that can also be used for fuel with a car wash gift pack for the car enthusiast (or teenager) on your list. You can also select from a large variety of gift cards from your other favourite retailers.
Morning coffee is the way many of us get the boost we need to start our day. This festive season when you choose Cal & Gary's Coffee you can also give someone else a boost at the same time.
From Nov. 5 to Jan. 6, we will donate $1 from the sale of each bag of either Cal & Gary's and Cal & Gary's Organic Coffee to the Calgary Co-op Foundation in support of local food banks.
Find a great selection of Cal & Gary's coffees in our grocery aisle.
Here’s a delicious way to use up any leftover mincemeat or cranberry sauce—drop it in spoonfuls over cinnamon-sugared dough before rolling it up into buns....
A classic Swiss dish, rösti is like a cross between hash browns and a potato pancake, and is perfect to make with leftover cooked potatoes—baked...
A quiche makes a classic brunch dish, and is an ideal vehicle for all kinds of leftovers. Chopped ham is common in a quiche, particularly...
A good basic scone recipe is nice to have in your repertoire; blueberry-lemon is a classic combo, but lemon also pairs well with other berries....
Creamy smothered turkey is one of the best things to do with leftovers; shredded or sliced roasted turkey breast or thigh is stirred into a...
This gooey, cheesy dip is the perfect vehicle for any leftover roasted turkey you may still have in your freezer—it needs to be fairly finely...
Having plenty of homemade stock for pots of soup is one of the greatest benefits of buying a whole bird; this hearty soup is perfect....
A hearty vegetable curry makes for a warming, nourishing meal, particularly at a time of year when we tend to graze on chocolate and shortbread....
Sheet pan meals have become all the rage in recent years—a simple way to quickly cook a wide assortment of veggies and proteins together, with...
A savoury meat pie traditional in Quebecois kitchens during the holidays, tourtière is classic winter fare. Most tourtière comes in the form of a full-sized...
Gougères sound fancy—even more so when you say they're made with pâte à choux (the same pastry used to make cream puffs)—but they’re not tricky...
With a bag of raw, tail-on shrimp in the freezer, you can have a quick but fancy meal or appetizer on the table in no...
Enjoy with baguette, a nice green salad and a glass of shiraz!
Enjoy with baguette and a glass of Cloudy Apple Cider or a glass of Oyster Bay Pinot Gris.
Enjoy with a nice glass of Oyster Bay Pinot Gris.
These slice and bake cookies look and taste like cinnamon buns, with an appealing crunch. They’re perfect for baking alongside other icebox cookie doughs, or...
Chewy ginger molasses crinkles are a holiday classic, perfect for making in larger quantities, and ideal when you have little helping hands to roll the...
No ambition to bake full-sized fruitcakes? These bite-size versions are much faster and easier, and taste like fruitcake, only lighter. The addition of molasses will...
It’s satisfying to have a stash of something delicious in your freezer, ready to go when an occasion calls for something fresh from the oven....
A simple curry is a great way to transform leftover meat and vegetables into a whole new meal. All vegetables work well here—carrots, peas, potatoes,...
Here’s a great recipe to use up any leftover pumpkin, or even mashed cooked winter squash. This batter makes great waffles, but can be ladled...
This is a great recipe to use when you have a half a can of pumpkin in your fridge, left over from pie. Add a...
Mashed potato doughnuts have been a common treat across the prairies for many generations—they have been particularly iconic in Lethbridge since the mid-fifties. This version...
After stocking up on cranberry sauce to go with the turkey, it’s common to have leftovers, but what do you do with them? These sticky...
Wild rice stuffing is a favourite in the Winter’s household; substitute 2 cups of brown and wild rice blend if you can’t find wild rice....
This recipe is easily doubled for a larger crowd—if you like, add an equal quantity of thinly sliced unpeeled thin-skinned potatoes (such as Yukon Gold)...
This sweet, savoury soup, warmed with pumpkin pie spice, could also be made with cubed winter squash—acorn, butternut, hubbard, kabocha, or bagged cubed squash from...
Panna Cotta is as easy to make as Jell-O, and makes a perfect ending to any festive meal. Its cool, smooth lightness is a welcome...
If you’re celebrating with fewer in the house this year, a chicken may be a more suitable size than a turkey. A chicken is simple,...
Cranberry sauce is arguably the simplest element of the Thanksgiving table, but also one of the most essential. It’s also incredibly simple to make from...
Mixologist Christopher Cho adores classic egg nog over the holidays. He likes to add his own spin on it with a shaken egg nog cocktail...
Shrimp cocktail with Alberta Pure Vodka Cocktail Sauce and Pickled Celery
Canadian lobster tails make an impressive meal, but are far easier to prepare than a whole lobster—cut lengthwise through the shell and pull up the...
Everyone loves baked Brie at a party—this fresh tasting version is quick to assemble and needs just a few minutes to heat through in the...
Sugar cookies are a holiday classic; these festive sandwiches can be filled with any variety of jam or jelly, or even Nutella. - Created by...
Asparagus wrapped in prosciutto makes a simple side for brunch, or serve it as an appetizer with crudités or wine and cheese.
Holiday parties are made for saucy meatballs—these lean turkey meatballs cook quick-ly and are popular with kids and grownups alike; set out some toothpicks and...
Devilled eggs have been a holiday go-to for generations; fancy yours up with a dab of horseradish, squeeze of Sriracha or finely chopped gherkins, or...
Stuffed mushrooms make ideal cocktail party fare, but are also a delicious side dish for roasted meats—or substitute large portobello mushrooms for a more substantial...
Each year we all start with the same basic ingredients, add our own ingredients (and love) to turn them into special things for our family and friends. Some of our staff have shared their favorites with us to share with you here. We are really hoping that you will join in the fun and share your favorites with us.
This is my grandma’s recipe, enjoyed by everyone each year. It’s easy to make, but if you are not inclined, Co-op has one in the bakery that is just as good. Don’t tell grandma I said that. Leigh
I first saw these in a magazine. My friend Sean and I tried making them and think they looked pretty good. We KNOW they tasted good. -Dana
It's always fun to take great-grandma's sugar cookie recipe and bake with my child. She loves adding her own touch with royal icing and candies.- Shelley
These are a favorite of my Mom, who lives in Ontario. Each year we make and freeze them and mail them to her. By the time she gets them they are ready to eat! This year we added local flair with local Worthy jam instead of the traditional raspberry. - Pat
My kids love to bake. It is one of our favourite things to do together. This recipe is one my 9 year old daughter especially loves. The chocolate brownie-like texture of the cookie and the icing sugar literally melt in your mouth. Sage
This is my grandma’s shortbread recipe for melt in your mouth shortbread. She always used candied cherries on top, but over the years I’ve tried out variations; sprinkles, mint drops, chocolate dipped. Melissa
With COVID restrictions and social distancing rules looking to last throughout the winter, there’s no doubt that this New Year’s Eve is set to be...
Even though we won’t be feeding large gatherings of friends and family this holiday season, the ritual of stuffing and roasting a turkey helps anchor...
While it’s nice to have something delicious warming in the oven, making your house smell wonderful, there are plenty of party-worthy nibbles that are happy...
Grandparents can be tough to shop for. While some grandparents have embraced iPhones, others still prefer using landlines.
Cheese platters are classic party fare, but they’re also ideal when you’re entertaining on a smaller scale; you could assemble one for two or ten,...
Holiday entertaining will be different this year, without the usual bustle of holiday parties, work obligations and school performances, nor the option to host your...
How to Create a Grazing Menu From Easy Appetizers You Can Find at Your Local Co-opA grazing table is one of our absolute favourite dinners...
Christmas is coming and that means it’s time to start getting gifts.
This holiday season is definitely going to be different to what we’re used to.
The days are getting shorter, the winds are getting colder; winter is officially on its way! Now is a great time to start preparing for...
The holidays are busy time of year. Julie Van Rosendaal has come up with some quick tips and tricks that are sure to wow your family and friends.
Pick up some gingerbread cookie dough from our bakery counter, and wrap each piece of dough around an unwrapped caramel before baking. Gooey caramel-filled cookies! #holidayhacks #bakewithcoop
Pick up a bag of frozen shortbread dough from our bakery counter, and dress them up with jam, marmalade, sprinkles, a chunk of chocolate, or even a salty, crunchy pretzel! #holidayhacks #bakewithcoop
Top new Byblos Bakery flatbread with fig jam + brie, caramelized onions + white cheddar, pears, goat cheese + prosciutto, bake at 400F for 5-7 mins.
These cookies are made with a chocolate cake mix. Just mix, bake and enjoy.
Pick up deli ingredients for a simple mezze platter: hummus, olives, prosciutto, cheeses and garlic flatbread. Fast, tasty + easy to replenish.
Pick up an assortment of olives from the olive bar. Add lemon or orange zest, fresh or dried thyme, black peppers or red chili flakes. Serve at room temperature or warm in oven or on stovetop.
