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Easy appies: York Region recommends these top treats for the holidays

Favourite recipes from council chambers, local newsroom

Yorkregion.com
December 20, 2019

When York Region Media Group’s office receptionist Christa Derry brought in a tray of her favourite holiday treats, the newsroom swooped in and devoured.

When she revealed how easy they were to whip up, the newsroom demanded the recipe.

Three ingredients. No bowls. Derry didn’t even have a name for it, just a concoction that tasted like a cross between cookies, bars and s'mores.

We decided to gather up more favourites -- from local mayors and our newsroom -- go-to ideas for easy appies that you can throw together when guests drop by for the holidays.

Georgina Mayor Margaret Quirk does a lot of Christmas baking.

 

Richmond Hill Mayor Dave Barrow's favourite is his wife's YUMMY DIP.

 

East Gwillimbury Mayor Virgina Hackson often serves her YUMMY GUACAMOLE.

 

Newmarket Mayor John Taylor recipe for CIOPPINO is a bit more work, but he says it’s worth it.

 

Aurora Mayor Tom Mrakas highly recommends Alton Brown’s OLIVE TAPENADE recipe:

East Gwillimbury reporter Amanda Persico recommends EASY PEASY DIP AND NAAN.