24 Holiday must haves you need to try now!

We’ve got a must-have holiday shopping list for everyone who made it into the nice column this year. From crowd-pleasing appetizers, seasonal exclusives, sumptuous cheeses, and cakes for kids from 1 to 100, we’ve got what you need to make the season merry!

Baked treats

Everyone’s favourite part of the holidays are the treats. We’ve got new products and classic faves to appeal to anyone’s sweet tooth in our Bakery Dept.

1. Almond Kringle

White marble surface with a blue platter topped with a round filled pastry ring, with a white cake server, and a slice cut out.

Almond lovers rejoice! These in-store baked treats are left to rise for 8 hours – resulting in the most mouth-watering almond pastries ever. If that wasn’t enough, they’re also filled with our custom filling of crushed almonds, almond paste and marzipan. Grab your cuppa!

2. Pull-Apart Cakes

Grey surface with a black plate with a cupcake pull-apart cakes designed in gift, wreath or snowman using icing on top to connect the cupcakes.

Ditch the tape and wrapping paper and give a sharable gift everyone can unwrap! Our Gift Pull-Apart Cupcake Cake might just be the tastiest present you’ll enjoy this holiday.

3. Fruitcakes

White marble surface with a light blue platter and blue platter, both with a fruit cake, topped with glace cherries and nuts.

Whether or not you’re a fan, there’s no denying that Christmas wouldn’t be complete without a rich and moist fruitcake. Our dark and light fruitcakes are made with real rum and a combination of papaya, pineapple, orange peel, raisins, and cherries. If you like yours extra special, you can enjoy the marzipan-topped version for extra oomph.

4. Cranberry White Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

Green plate topped with Bakery Department made cranberry white chocolate shortbread cookies.

Enjoy an all-butter shortbread that not only looks festive but tastes merry and bright. These all-butter shortbreads combine tart cranberry with creamy white chocolate for a seasonal treat that should be on your must-try list!

Try now temptations

In need of an easy app or ready-made dessert? We have some new holiday staples for you to try right now.

5. Panache Mistletoe Wish Ice Cream

teal tub of ice cream with photo of a scoop of mistletoe wish on a spoon

Holiday wishes come true with this sweet, frozen treat. Classic peppermint flavoured ice cream gets a holiday makeover with a fudge swirl and colourful icing flakes.

6. Panache Shrimp Dim Sum Collection

Purple box featuring an image of the Panache Dim Sum collection on the front with chop sticks.

For dim sum devotees, the holidays came early. This 12-piece collection includes hand-folded bundles stuffed with shrimp, carrot and green onion(Siu Mai); shrimp and veg (Har Gow) and shrimp dumplings with coriander and onion. Included is the requisite soya-ginger dipping sauce.

7. Panache French Onion Soup Bites

Purple box featuring Panache French Onion Soup Bites image on the front of package.

Imagine a bowl of French onion soup with its fried onions, signature rich broth, and luscious Swiss cheese that inspired the beloved chip dip. This appetizer takes that taste sensation and wraps it up in bite-sized puff pastry morsels.

8. Panache New York Cheesecake Applause Collection

A carousel package of Panache Applause Selection New York Cheesecake slices in various flavours including brownie and strawberry swirls.

This carousel of New York cheesecake slices offers four fabulous flavours including strawberry swirl, brownie swirl, original and caramel pecan. Ideal with a good cup of coffee and a catch-up session with your best friends.

9. Panache Raspberry Flavoured White Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

Purple Panache package of raspberry flavoured white chocolate shortbread cookies with an image of the cookies on the label.

Enjoy an all-butter shortbread that not only looks festive but tastes merry and bright. These all-butter bite sized shortbreads combine fruity ripe raspberry flavour with creamy and sweet real white chocolate chips.

Holiday Essentials

There’s already so much to cross off the holiday to-do list. Here are some holiday must-haves to have on hand for your guests and unexpected drop-ins.

10. Panache Belgian Biscuits Luxury Collection

Gold tin box of Panache Belgian biscuits with a light blue label depicting various chocolate-covered biscuits.

Gift a fancy box of these chocolate-coated, dipped or plain Belgian biscuits, and you’ve made a friend for life. Just don’t expect them to share too many.

11. Panache Coconut Shrimp

purple box with photo of two coconut breaded shrimp pieces

The only flakes that won’t melt this season are the crispy coconut ones we’ve breaded our shrimp with. These aquatic appetizers come pre-breaded, so all you have to do is bake and serve.

12. Compliments Candy Cane Ice Cream

blue tub of ice cream with photo of ice cream in pink bowl surrounded by whole candy canes

If you can’t get enough candy cane flavour this holiday season, we don’t blame you. That’s why we’ve made a velvety vanilla ice cream loaded with crisp candy cane pieces. Perfect for party parfaits or pies.

13. Panache Hors D’oeuvres Collection

purple box with four puff pastries and herb sprigs

There’s enough to think about during the holidays – crowd-pleasing appetizers shouldn’t be one of them. Treat all your guests to their fav hors d’oeuvres in Mushroom and Cream Cheese, Roasted Red Pepper and Cream Cheese, or Spinach and Feta Cheese. Just bake and serve!

Easy Entertaining

Entertaining just got a whole lot easier. We have cheeses, meats, and more to fill your holiday table with cheer.

14. Panache Cheeses

No grazing board is complete without everyone’s favourite finger-food. There’s a wide variety to choose from in different textures and tastes.

Panache Parmigiano Reggiano PDO Cheese

This hard, ripened cheese is perfect for any charcuterie board. Aged over 24 months, it pairs beautifully with dried nuts or fruit, a drizzle of honey and cured meats.

Panache Pecorino Romano PDO Cheese

Wedge of Panache Pecorino Romano with a clear plastic cover and purple label.

This sheep’s milk romano cheese has been aged for over 6 months. It’s crumbly, mildly sharp and has both fruity and nutty notes. An umami-rich cheese ideal for grating over pasta, pizza, meatballs and more.

Panache Grana Padano PDO Cheese

Wedge of Panache Grana Padano with a clear plastic cover and purple label.

Panache Grana Padano is Italian produced, aged 9 months giving it a crumbly texture and a rich, nutty flavour. This of this as Parmigiano Reggiano’s less bold but equally delicious cousin.

Panache PDO Provolone Valpadana Piccante PDO Cheese

Semi circle package of Panache Provolone Valpadana Piccante PDO cheese with purple label.

This 4-month minimum aged cheese has a buttery, sharp flavour. Perfect for additional crumbling on four-cheese pizzas or the finishing touch on pasta dishes.

Panache PDO Asiago d’Allevo Mezzano DOP Cheese

Square of Panache Asiago d’Allevo Mezzano DOP Cheese with a purple label.

For a traditional cheese, the Panache Asiago d’Allevo Mezzano is a must. It’s smooth, buttery and a must for any cheese lover.

Panache Grated Parmigiano Reggiano PDO Cheese

Clear, plastic tub of Panache Grated Parm with a purple label on the lid.

For cheese enthusiasts nothing beats the classics. Our grated Parm is perfect for adding an extra tang of flavour to pastas, or to make indulgently rich dips and sauces.

Panache Shaved Parmigiano Reggiano PDO Cheese

Clear, plastic tub of Panache Shaved Parm with a purple label on the lid.

Shaved Parmigiano Reggiano for your convenience. These lovely ribbons look great atop any kind of pasta dish, pizza or crostini.

Compliments Charcuterie Trio

Holiday gatherings aren’t complete without a wonderful charcuterie board. We’ve created three different selections of our favourite cured meats.

15. Compliments Charcuterie Trio (Hungarian, Cervelat and Peppercorn Salamis)

Clear plastic package of Compliments Charcuterie Trio (Hungarian, Cervelat and Peppercorn) with blue label.

Salami is a grazing board staple. This trio of Hungarian, Cervelat, and Peppercorn Salamis will satisfy every palate and is great for creating endless flavour combinations.

16. Compliments Charcuterie Trio (Genoa Salami, Salami w/ prosciutto & Prosciutto)

Green plastic package of Genoa Salami, Salami with Prosciutto & Prosciutto.

The charcuterie trio with something for everyone. Genoa salami and prosciutto combos are great for added textures and tastes and pair expertly with stone fruits and nuts.

17. Charcuterie Trio (Spicy Genoa Salami, Genoa Salami and Prosciutto)

Red plastic package of Dry-Cured Spicy Genoa Salami, Dry-Cured Genoa Salami, Prosciutto

This trio is for the spice-lovers in your life. Our hot Genoa Salami cranks up the heat – perfect for late charcuterie board on a cold winter night.

18. Entertaining Veggie or Fruit Trays

Entertaining trays full of assorted fruit or veggies on a black, portable container.

When time is short, go big on freshness with our handy Entertaining Trays. Get the perfect fruit platter to go with your cheese board, or start with our veggie tray for that busy open house and skip the prep.

19. Compliments Naturally Simple Large Cooked Pacific White Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce

Clear carousel of Compliments Naturally Simple Shrimp Ring with cocktail sauce featuring a yellow label.

It doesn’t get any easier than this thaw and serve shrimp ring that comes with a horseradish-flecked cocktail sauce. Certified by BAP as responsibly sourced, these are firm, tender shrimps that are sweet and ready to start the party. Looking to take your shrimp ring to the next level? Check out our inspiration.

20. Compliments Gravlax Cured Atlantic Salmon

Cryovac sealed packet of Compliments Gravlax Cured Atlantic Salmon with a green label.

Dill-flecked cured Atlantic salmon is just what you need for that brunch bagel spread, those New Year’s Eve blinis, or that Christmas morning quiche. Any way you slice it, this is a special, holiday treat for cured salmon afficionados.

21. Cranberry Flavour Ginger Ale

rectangular red box adorned with red soda cans with cranberry illustrations.

Enhance cocktails, mocktails, punches and more with the festively fizzy soda. Cranberry and ginger are an impeccable pairing that make all refreshments sparkle

Compliments Meatballs

Whether you like it spicy or succulent, these meatballs are a must-have for any holiday gathering

22. Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

orange box with plate of meatballs, bowl of dipping sauce, and celery sticks

Meatballs are an awesome side-dish and appetizer for any occasion. If you want to bring the heat during the cold winter month then these spicy chicken morsels are for you.

23. Prime Rib Beef Meatballs

red box with plate of meatballs, puff pastry, and green beans

For a succulent and tender meatball look no further than ours made with prime rib beef. These appealing appetizers are made with 100% prime rib and will have all your guests going back for more.

24. Prairie Harvest Multigrain Artisan Bread

Sliced multigrain harvest load of a blue platter with side plate with jam and butter.

This wholesome loaf is made with grain, seeds and our signature sourdough that yields a delicious, pass-around-the-table bread.

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