In the Community

Roberta LaQuaglia, Glenburn Soda Fountain and Confectionery Roberta says this pie goes well with a simple fruit syrup such as strawberry or raspberry but is also great on its own.

Rebecca Pasch, archivist, City of Burnaby Burnaby's archivist, Rebecca Pasch, helps to lighten up the holiday fare with her favourite - this Martha Stewart Living recipe for fennel and endive salad.

Mike James, ex-international rugby forward Alpha Secondary grad and ex-international rugby forward Mike James has a killer recipe for your guests on Christmas Eve. "I am more known for my prowess on the pitch than in the kitchen," he writes.

Michael Valiante, race car driver North Burnaby's Michael Valiante is a professional sports car driver with the Spirit of Daytona Racing team. Michael Valiante's favourite festive food: Baked ziti pasta. Feeds about five.

Matt Rachar, pro basketball player Alpha Secondary grad Matt Rachar is currently in his fifth season of pro basketball in Austria for the Klosterneuburg Dukes.

The Cote family shortbread recipe shall remain top secret, but New Westminster Coun. Jonathan Cote shared a Chex Mix recipe that's a favourite in his home.

Dave Ellenwood, City of Burnaby director of parks and recreation Cinnamon rolls Half cup hot water 2 tbsp sugar 2 packets (10 grams) fast rising yeast 2 cups milk 1 pack (four servings) instant vanilla pudding 2 sticks (2 x 125 grams) butter or marga

Dan Richardson, New Westminster Salmonbellies Dan Richardson is the president and general manager of the New Westminster Salmonbellies senior A lacrosse club. He shared with us a family recipe.

Christophe Bonzon of Chez Christophe Chocolaterie Patisserie, Burnaby I created this recipe when we first opened our Patisserie Chocolaterie as I wanted to have a dessert which represents Canada using typical Canadian products.

So you've decked the halls and trimmed the tree and wrapped the presents, and now you're ready to get started on the main attraction: the food! The Record asked some local folks to share some of their favourite holiday recipes.