LCBO Food & Drink Holiday 2017

BY CHRISTOPHER ST. ONGE  •  PHOTOGRAPHY BY JAMES TSE Hors d’oeuvre can be so tempting and varied that we’ve dreamed up an entire dinner composed of them—seven heartier appetizer “courses” to choose from, for a fun and novel dinner party. Appetizing Jt's so easy to reach into the gro- cer’s freezer for pre-made appetizers during the hectic holiday will get to enjoy both the company and the praise. An supper

    Cooking up the whole menu will feed 12, but omitting some and picking your favorites can feed smaller groups. And of course you can serve just one as an opener to any of your special meals, or even serve the cheese course as a spectacular finale to your Christmas dinner.     To help set the mood for this dinner party with a twist, visit lcbo.com/appetizers for an eclectic seasonal playlist curated by music columnist, Ann Lough.

season, but homemade can be so much more exciting. Explore a few new flavours and a great idea or two with a special meal made of small bites. Unlike a formal sit-down with the usual anxiety of timing everything just right, a lunch or dinner of appetizers allows for much to be made ahead of time. Your guests will be reward- ed with a succession of great flavours and conversation-starting surprises while you

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