LCBO Food & Drink Holiday 2025

BY MICHELLE RABIN

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MAYA VISNYEI

here’s something magical about the pre-Christmas chaos—scattered ribbons, half-wrapped presents, the rush to find that perfect something. Typically, holiday parties are more often centred around gift-giving, but why miss an opportunity to revel in the chaos with friends and family, laughing around a table piled with wraps, tape, tags and treats. This little gathering is about soaking in the joy and mayhem of the season together. And because no good wrap session is complete without snacks, here’s a menu that brings all the festive flavour—without stealing too much time (or money) from your gift list. From dressed eggs and cheesy tuna melts to caramelized roasted veggies with a dreamy dip, these easy recipes are made to share, made to impress and made with real-life schedules in mind. There’s also banana and Biscoff pudding for dessert, and it’s as outrageously good as it sounds. So, crank up the holiday playlist, pass the scissors and let’s wrap—and snack—like pros! FOOD STYLING BY CHRISTOPHER ST. ONGE; PROP STYLING BY ANDREA M c CRINDLE; GLASS TREES (THROUGHOUT STORY), FROM AVENUE DAUGHTER, 373 RONCESVALLES AVE., TORONTO, @AVENUEDAUGHTERHOME; BACKGROUND THROUGHOUT: ISTOCKPHOTO.COM/IMNOOM Gather up your BFFs for a night of fun, wrapping gifts, decorating the tree, crafting or streaming holiday movies. Just add delectable munchies and elevated bites to the mix for a jolly night. HOLIDAY 2025 ———————— 99