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Easy Holiday Dinner Solutions

 Make holiday hosting a breeze with help from Safeway! Skip the stress of planning your easy Christmas meal and pick from 12 delicious roasts at our Meat Dept. for the star of your feast. Not sure how much to buy? Our roast calculator takes the guesswork out, providing you with the ideal portion and cooking instructions. To round out your spread, we've suggested quick apps, tasty sides, and ready-made desserts, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time with the people who make this time of year special.

Sterling Silver® Beef Prime Rib Easy Carve Roast

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This holiday rib roast is a real showstopper, crafted from hand-selected Canadian AAA beef, with the bones carefully loosened and tied back on to make carving a breeze. Before cutting into the main event, wow your guests with a festive appetizer. Pair Compliments Double Creme Brie with Panache Tangy Red Pepper Jelly Topper & Spread on top of some Panache Fig & Thyme Crisps. Together, they strike a balance of creamy, crunchy, and tangy, a delicious warm-up before the roast takes centre stage.

Sterling Silver® Beef Top Sirloin Roast

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Aged to perfection and beautifully marbled, this top sirloin roast is crafted from Canadian AAA beef and may be one of the finest roasts for Christmas. While it warms in the oven, greet your guests with Panache Truffle Flavour Tempura Shrimp. The rich, umami flavour of truffles adds an instant touch of sophistication to your holiday spread. To finish the evening on a sweet note, set out Jingle Mix, a festive blend of coated pretzels, peanut butter cups, chocolate-covered cranberries, red chocolate gems, candied peanuts, and candied almonds. And for extra holiday fun, add Compliments Sour Gummy Snowflakes. Their playful winter shapes are great for snacking or decorating gingerbread houses.

Sterling Silver® Beef Tenderloin Roast

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The Sterling Silver® Beef Tenderloin Roast is known for its melt-in-your-mouth texture and rich, buttery flavour. While it's cooking, keep guests happy with Safeway's Ready for You Prosciutto Pesto Flatbread, made in-store with pizza sauce, dollops of Italian pesto, prosciutto, bocconcini, and shavings of Parmesan cheese. Also, add some surf to the turf with Compliments Shrimp Ring. Finally, cool things down with Mint Chocolate Chip Dough'Chi Bites for dessert. These snack-sized holiday treats feature a chewy chocolate cookie dough exterior filled with mint-flavoured ice cream and real chocolate chips.

Sterling Silver® Beef Sirloin Tip Roast Royale

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The Sterling Silver® Beef Sirloin Tip Roast Royale is a holiday showstopper, featuring a self-basting prime rib fat cap and pre-seasoned with Compliments Steak Spice for effortless prep and maximum family time. To set the tone for a feast fit for royalty, start with a platter of fresh oysters. For the main course, elevate your spread with lobster from the Seafood Dept., a luxury reserved for the most special occasions and a perfect partner to the savoury roast. End on a decadent note with a Turtle Dessert Cake, like the holiday favourite chocolate but in rich cake form, for a sweet finale that feels as extravagant as the meal itself.

Pork Tenderloin with Apple & Brown Sugar

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Celebrate the season in style with our Pork Tenderloin Roast with Apple & Brown Sugar, filled with a blend of fresh apples and caramelized onions, seasoned with brown sugar and bourbon spice, and finished with a garnish of aromatic sage. With such bold flavours in the main course, start things off with something simple and delicious like the new Compliments Blooming Onion Pearls. These golden, breaded bites bring the restaurant experience right to your holiday table. Also, add the cozy tradition of chestnuts, a nostalgic favourite can be roasted or served with a side. To wrap things up on a sweet note, treat your guests to a Crispy Peanut Butter Stacked Brownie, a decadent finish to a festive meal.

Pork Porchetta Roast

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Our Pork Porchetta Roast is a holiday classic, boneless and seasoned with garlic, sage, and rosemary, then wrapped in fat and skin to keep every bite tender. Before your family gathers around the table, kick things off with Compliments Prime Rib Beef Meatballs. They are easy to serve on toothpicks for a warm, no-fuss appetizer. Brighten your platters with Kaki Vanilla Persimmons, naturally sweet and ready to enjoy. To finish the meal, serve up a cozy favourite with Apple Crumble Pie, made with real apples, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a tender, flaky pastry, and topped with a brown sugar and cinnamon streusel for a homestyle touch.

Panache Spiral Ham

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Panache Spiral Ham is a holiday classic. It's tender, fully cooked, and ready to heat and serve for an easy, crowd-pleasing roast. Keep the rest of your evening stress-free with an appetizer like Compliments Mozzarella Cheese Sticks, which are crispy on the outside, melty on the inside, and always a hit with guests. And when it's time for something sweet, finish the meal with a small indulgence, such as Panache Mini Profiteroles or Panache Mini Éclairs.

Boneless Lamb Leg Roast

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Bring a touch of elegance to your holiday table with a Boneless Lamb Leg Roast. It's beautifully presented and full of tender meat that practically melts with every bite. As it cooks, keep guests happy with the rich, nutty taste of Kerrygold Irish Dubliner cheese paired with crisp crackers, or make entertaining easy with Panache Coconut Breaded Shrimp. And for the perfect finish, serve up a classic pecan pie, crafted with real pecans and brown sugar in a delicate, flaky pastry.

Boneless Stuffed Turkey Breast

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When it comes to holiday roasts, turkey is a classic. The Boneless Stuffed Turkey Breast takes it up a notch with a festive stuffing of pork, cranberry, and apple, perfect for a cozy gathering of up to six. Keep the poultry theme going with Compliments Mild Breaded Chicken Wings, a quick and tasty appetizer that's sure to disappear fast. And when it's time for dessert, don't worry! Open a box of Panache Luxury Belgian Biscuit Collection, or for a cooler treat, try the Panache Mistletoe Wish Ice Cream Bars for a sweet, seasonal finish.

Homestyle Seasoned Whole Chicken Roast

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Turkey isn't the only star for your holiday table! Our Homestyle Seasoned Chicken Roast is juicy, tender, and packed with a festive blend of herbs and spices. Start the meal with minimal effort and maximum wow factor using our Seacuterie Boards, freshly prepared daily. Or, for a quick, tangy, and crunchy bite, heat up Compliments Breaded Pickle Spears—perfect on their own or paired with a dip. End the celebration on a sweet note with shortbread cookies with dark chocolate from the Bakery Department, a simple finish everyone will love.

Porchetta Style Turkey Roast

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The Porchetta Style Turkey Roast is packed with herbaceous flavour and can be cooked on the barbecue, in a smoker, or in the oven. Ideal for serving at least four hungry guests. Kick off the meal with a sweet and spicy starter, such as the Ready for You "Sweet Stinger" Hot Honey and Cup & Char Pepperoni Flatbread. Then add some fresh clementine wedges to a leafy salad tossed with tangy vinaigrette for a festive side. After all those bold flavours, treat everyone to a sweet finish with Milk & Dark Chocolate Coated Pretzel Rods. Delicious and super easy!

Stuffed Salmon Roast

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Bring a touch of elegance to your holiday table with our Stuffed Salmon Roast, filled with a festive mix of fresh and dried cranberries, cream cheese, crabmeat, shrimp, shredded cheddar, and Monterey Jack cheese. To keep the celebration flowing, start with Panache Crispy Calamari. It's lightly breaded with a satisfying crunch (just add a squeeze of lemon!). If you'd prefer to balance out the seafood, swap it for Compliments Southwest Beef Sprolls, filled with beef, corn, black beans, cheddar, and chipotle wrapped in a crispy shell. We recommend throwing it in the air fryer. End the evening on a cozy note with Mistletoe Wish Muffins, a great Christmas treat.