The Ultimate Guide to a Quick-Cooking Co-op Holiday Feast

The holidays can be a busy time of year here in the Treasure Valley — there's no getting around it. But no need to stress—we’ve planned, prepped, and peppered everything ahead of time so your holiday feast goes off without a hitch.

Below we’ve outlined every type of cook in the kitchen! The Easy Holiday Menu is for those who are hosting large parties and need meal kits that are ready to go. Help From Chef Jin is for families that are looking for a few fun side dishes to complement their hard work in the kitchen. Lastly, You’re The Chef, is your time to shine! We give you the ingredients list, cooking tips, and let you do your thing! Read on to see which option fits your holiday plans!

1. The Easy Holiday Menu

Whether you’re planning a traditional feast or a vegan one, we’ve got you covered!

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Traditional Dinner: $150

Your choice of a 10-12 pound oven-roasted turkey OR a 9 pound all-natural, certified humane, bone-in roasted ham. Paired with garlic-roasted mashed red potatoes, oven-roasted vegetables with fresh herbs, candied yams, traditional stuffing, traditional gravy, cranberry sauce, brioche rolls, and pumpkin pie made with ORGANIC pumpkins! The best part? All you have to do is heat it up at home!

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Vegan Dinner: $135

Vegan roasted Mushroom Wellington, oven-roasted vegetables with fresh herbs, wheat-free vegan pumpkin pie made with ORGANIC Pumpkins, vegan mashed potatoes, vegan candied yams, vegan mushroom stuffing, vegan gravy, cranberry sauce, and vegan dinner rolls. All you have to do is heat it up once you get home!

 

2. Help From Chef Jin

Looking for a few fun side dishes to add to your repertoire? Impress your guests with some of Chef Jin’s favorite holiday side dishes like rosemary roasted potatoes and mac & cheese, or keep your family busy (and fed) while you’re preparing the main course in the kitchen with a few of our party platters. Read on for more options or scroll below to view the menu with all of the side options!

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Hummus & Pita, Antipasto, Cheese & Crostini

House-made hummus, organic seasonal veggies, olives, slices of pita bread, a variety of Italian imported cheeses, salamis, & olives handpicked by our deli experts. Don’t forget about the assortment of European cheeses- from brie to aged gouda- served with house-made crostini.

Meat & Cheese

House-made sliced natural turkey, beef, & ham with Tillamook cheddar and Finlandia Swiss Cheese.

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Veggies & Dip

An assortment of organic seasonal vegetables with fresh house-made spinach dip.

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Muffins & Scones, Desserts, & Decadents

A variety of scones, muffins, and quick breads house-made in our bakery as well as delicious, house-made bars and cookies sure to satisfy and delight. If you’re really wanting to satisfy your sweet tooth, we have house-made cheesecakes, flourless pecan chocolate torte, & French macarons.

 

3. You’re The Chef

If you’ve read this far, that means you want to tackle these recipes in your own kitchen and put your chef skills to the test. Say no more, here are wine-pairings for the perfect complement to any dish. You can also follow us on Instagram at @boisecoop for daily food inspiration and how-to videos. Happy Holidays!

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