LCBO Food and Drink Holiday 2015

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DEPARTMENTS

FOOD

TWISTS SAVOURY SENSATIONS By Monda Rosenberg Always welcome, savoury cookies partner gorgeously with drinks—and make great hostess gifts or nibbles to pull out for unexpected guests. ENTERTAINING SPANISH ACCENTS By Lucy Waverman With a menu easily divided amongst friends, these Spanish dishes provide lavish sampling over a whole evening—perfect for New Year’s Eve.

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SEASONAL PERSIMMONS By Jennifer MacKenzie

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This fleetingly available fruit lends itself to sweet and savoury dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

QUICK & EASY SKILLET SUPPERS By Amy Rosen

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With our hectic holiday schedules, we welcome simplified cooking—and these easy yet delicious dishes use just one pan!

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TRENDS KID CUISINE By Eshun Mott

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A sophisticated supper menu that kids aged 8 to 10 can make—designed with both children’s and adults’ palates in mind! ORIGINS HOLIDAY BAKING By Robert Hercz and Eshun Mott A look at the history of traditional seasonal treats whose ingredients were once exotic and rare—and bonus: a Christmas cake recipe that’s perfect for sharing.

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FLAVOURS A WORLD OF SOUPS By Victoria Walsh

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Flavourful soups add warmth to menus—or make an ideal lunch or light dinner paired with simple sides.

BASICS BREAD WINNERS By Joanne Yolles

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Brioche is at its delicious best warm from the oven— our four sweet variations plus a basic recipe make for desserts and baked goods that are divine.

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