We couldn't think of any better gift than sharing the foods that are nearest and dearest to our hearts at ParentsCanada. Read on for six family recipes, from our family to yours this season.

At the heart of ParentsCanada, you'll find a group of people who are dedicated to providing the best parenting content possible—the information you need when you're panicked in the middle of the night, when you need an answer to “what's for dinner?” or when you're navigating new terrain in your parenting journey. In short, we try to be there for your family, even from afar, through a computer or phone screen.

With that in mind, we thought we'd share a gift from our ParentsCanada family this year. This collection of recipes is two-fold—each one comes from a member of our team, yes, but with a focus on the dishes that our own families enjoy most. Food shapes our core memories in so many ways, and each of these recipes holds a special place in the heart of the contributor. We couldn't think of a better gift to give you this year. Click on each title below, to get the full recipe and a little background on why it's so meaningful.

So, tie on your apron, gather your ingredients and join us in celebrating the simple, beautiful act of cooking and sharing this season. Let these recipes be a reminder that, even in the busiest of times, we can always make room for food that connects us all. Happiest holidays from all of us at Parents Canada!

Pineapple Squares, from publisher Jane Bradey

Ginger Crinkle Cookies, from executive editor Katie Dupuis

Snowball Cookies, from sales and marketing director Lori Dickson

Breton Brittle, from senior editor Amy Valm

Potato Latkes, from tech editor Marc Saltzman

Vanilla Crescent Cookies, from cookbook editor Bonnie Young