Cheese puffs, also known as gougères, make a fabulous appetizer for special occasions, especially with the addition of crab and sharp cheddar. The puff dough is the same basic pâte à choux (pat ah shoo) recipe used for cream puffs and eclairs, but Chef Greg has simplified and sped up the process by using a processor to mix in the eggs and cheese. Watch the video.

It’s almost the 2020s not the 1960s, but fondue is still a party staple! If you are searching for a fun dessert for your New Year’s Eve party, you’ll love Mindy Lockard’s simple and tasty chocolate fondue. This treat gets everyone involved and makes waiting for the ball to drop extra sweet. All you need is chocolate chips, coconut milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, skewers and all your favorites for dipping. Your family will ask you to fondue this recipe in this video year after year!

At your Market Home & Gift Department, you’ll find an assortment of useful home and kitchen items, like large ice cube trays that are sensational for adding spice and a splash of color and to your holiday beverages! Madeline, beer and wine steward at our Cedar Mill store, shares in this video how easy it is to make mesmerizing, festive cubes to upgrade holiday cocktails and mocktails.

Who says you can’t have dessert for breakfast? Complete your holiday brunch with sweet pastries from your Market Bakery. Emily, bakery manager at our Belmont location, shares some of her favorites, like our Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies. Or, grab a pack of one of our many varieties of scones. Stop by your Market and pick-up some holiday pastries today! Watch the video.

Chef Greg’s holiday ham recipe sparkles with beautiful rum-soaked fruit and fresh citrus, along with the unique addition of ginger kombucha! The kombucha adds a slightly sour note that balances the sweet, salty, savory and smoky flavors of this festive centerpiece. Your guests will likely request this delicious entrée for many holidays to come! Watch the video.

Mary, specialty cheese manager at our West Linn location, shares how easy it is to order or create a holiday cheese board with Oregon favorites! Award-winning Rogue River Blue, Tillamook Smoked Black Pepper Cheddar, Oregon State University Cheddar Cheese Curds and Willamette Valley Cheese Company French Prairie Brie are some of Mary’s favorite local cheeses. Watch the video. Know what you want or need suggestions? Stop by your Market and ask your Cheese Steward for assistance!