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Finger Food Faves: Cranberry Swedish Meatballs...4 Christmas Chocolate Bark...............................................6 Crème Brûlée Double Cream Brie.................................7 Pucker Up: Christmas Sour.............................................8 Rise and Shine: Cozy Coffee...........................................9 Vintage Charm: DIY Spiced Citrus Garland...............10 Opportunities to Save....................................................11

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CRANBERRY SWEDISH MEATBALLS These festive morsels of holiday goodness will be sure to go fast around your holiday table.

How to Make It Perfectly Prepared Meatballs 1. Preheat oven to 400° F. 2. In a large bowl combine all the ingredients.

Now portion the meatballs using a 1 ½ oz cookie scoop or approximately 2 tbsp.

Roll each portion into a ball and place on a parchment lined sheet pan.

3. Bake in oven for 18-20 minutes until meatballs develop colour and reach 155° F.

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Cranberry Swedish Sauce

This recipe pairs well with... a hearty Argentinian Malbec or a robust Merlot.

4. In a large pan on medium heat, melt the butter and add the flour. Stir together to make a roux. Continue to cook until golden and starts to smell like almonds, about 5 minutes.

5. Put in the beef stock and continue to stir until it thickens into a gravy. Now put on low and stir in the sour cream and jelly. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.

6. Add the meatballs and let cook on low for at least 5 minutes. Garnish with the parsley and enjoy!

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Shopping List Perfectly Prepared Meatballs • 1 lb Ground Beef • 1/2 lb Ground Pork • 2 Large Eggs • 3/4 Cup Panko Bread Crumbs • 3/4 Tsp Kosher Salt • 1/4 Tsp Pepper

Cranberry Sauce • 3 Tbsp Butter • 2 Cups Beef Stock • 1/4 Cup Sour Cream • 2 Tbsp Cranberry Jelly • 3 Tbsp Parsley • Salt & Pepper

• 1/2 Tsp Garlic Powder • 1 Tsp Onion Powder

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CHRISTMAS CHOCOLATE BARK A simple, six-ingredient chocolate bark so crave-worthy, you won’t want to share.

How to Make It 1. Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper.

2. Melt chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of barely simmering water.

3. Melt until almost all the chunks are gone, take off heat and continue stirring until smooth.

4. Spread into a parchment lined square pan, allow to set for 2 minutes (not all the way) then add your toppings.

5. Allow to chill on the table for 10 minutes then place in the freezer for 10 minutes to fully set.

6. Slice with a sharp chef’s knife or break with your hands to create shards.

Shopping List • 400 Grams Dark Chocolate, Chopped • 2 Tbsp Pumpkin Seeds • 1/4 Cup Candied Ginger, Sliced • 1/4 Cup Roasted Hazelnuts, Chopped • 2 Tbsp Dried Cranberries • Zest of 1 Orange, Patted Dry With Paper Towel

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This recipe pairs well with...

Baileys on ice, port, or a Canadian ice riesling.

Shopping List • 1 Wheel Triple Cream Brie

CRÈME BRÛLÉE

• 2 Tbsp. Maple Sugar Or 1/2 Brown Sugar & 1/2 White Sugar

TRIPLE CREAM BRIE Need we say more? Serve with a crusty baguette, or your choice of cracker or crudité. Best enjoyed with friends and family.

How to Make It

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1. Remove the rind from the top of the triple cream brie. Make sure to leave the sides and the bottom for structure.

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2. Sprinkle the exposed top of triple cream brie with the sugar.

3. Caramelize the sugar with a torch or under the broiler on high.

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CHRISTMAS SOUR This sour cocktail is sure to have you puckering up, just keep your eye out for mistletoe!

How to Make It 1. Fill a shaker with ice.

2. Add in whisky, lemon juice and strawberry purée.

3. Shake well until the outside of the shaker is cold.

4. Strain over an ice filled rocks glass.

5. Pour your favourite Shiraz over the whisky mixture.

6. Garnish with a lemon twist.

Strawberry Purée 1. Strain 1 tbsp strawberry jam through a sieve to remove seeds.

2. Add lemon zest and juice to taste.

3. Stir well.

4. Refrigerate for up to 14 days or freeze for up to 6 months.

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You’ll Need: • 2.5 oz. of your favourite shiraz • 1 oz. Rye Whisky • 1/2 oz. Lemon Juice • 1 oz. Strawberry Purée • Garnish • Lemon Twist

You’ll Need • 1 oz. of your favourite vodka • 1 oz. Coffee Liqueur

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• 1 oz. Double Strength Coffee (Regular coffee brewed with double the beans/grounds) • 1 oz. Spiced Coconut Milk

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Garnish

How to Make It

• Cinnamon Stick

Cozy Coffee 1. Fill a shaker with ice.

2. Add all ingredients and shake well.

3. Strain over ice into a rocks glass.

4. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and coconut whipped cream.

Spiced Coconut Milk 5. Heat all ingredients to a simmer over medium heat.

6. Reduce to low and simmer for 30 mins.

7. Strain and cool prior to use.

8. Refrigerate for up to 7 days.

• Coconut Whipped Cream (Optional)

Spiced Coconut Milk • 1 15 oz Can Coconut Milk • 4 Cinnamon Sticks • 2 Whole Star Anise • 4 Cloves • Allspice Berries (or a pinch Allspice Powder)

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VINTAGE CHARM:

DIY SPICED CITRUS GARLAND How to Make It You’ll Need: • Assorted Oranges & Grapefruit • Cinnamon • Upholstery Needle & Twine • Cookie Rack • Cookie Sheet

1. Cut fruit into ¼ inch slices.

2. Pat the fruit dry - it’s important to get as much juice off of the oranges/grapefruit as possible. Place fruit on parchment paper on your baking sheet.

3. Preheat the oven to 200° F. Bake for about three hours on the middle rack, making sure to flip halfway through. Check the fruit every 30 minutes to ensure they aren’t browning.

4. Allow fruit to cool completely on a wire rack.

5. Once the fruit slices are cooled and dry, use a toothpick to make two small holes through your fruit. String/jute/twine through the oranges to create a garland strand. Alternate between fruit and beads or other decor to customize your design.

6. Hang your garland and enjoy!

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