Cocktail Party recipes

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    Alien Autopsy Cocktail (Blue Curacao Cocktail with Blackberries)

    • Blue curacao (orange-flavoured liqueur) gives this vibrant, glowing shooter cocktail its eerie greenish colour. Float a blackberry...
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    Antipasto Platter

    • Scout farmer's markets for tasty offerings from local cheesemongers and butchers selling house-made salami, prosciutto, pepperoni and other dry...
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    Apple Schnapps

    • In the long, dark evenings of winter, what would be more welcome than a fragrant whiff of sunny apple-orchard autumn preserved in schnapps? Tell...
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    Apple Walnut Phyllo Triangles

    • This perfect fusion of cheese, apple and walnuts hides inside crisp, buttery pastry in this recipe from our Holiday Baking: Sweet & Savoury...
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    Baked Brie with Cranberry Caramelized Onions

    • If time is short, you can make the topping well ahead and even spread onto the Brie up to a day ahead. The marriage of rich melting cheese with...
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    Baked Goat Cheese in Grape Leaves

    • This warm tangy appetizer is inspired by one offered at Mildred Pierce restaurant in Toronto. It's a help-yourself appetizer to enjoy warm,...
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    Basket of Love

    • This is my daughter's favorite appetizer,she helped me create these little bites and they can be altered to the taste.
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    BBQ Asparagus

    • Brush asparagus with vegetable oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place asparagus on greased grill over medium-high heat; close lid and grill,...
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    Black Currant Liqueur

    • French cr? de cassis is the inspiration for this sweet and fruity liqueur. This drink makes a refreshing cocktail by topping 1 oz (25 mL) with 4 oz...
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    Blue Cheese Bacon Gougeres

    • Savoury choux-paste puffs are excellent served warm or at room temperature. For easy piping, crumble the cheese and bacon into pieces smaller than...
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    Boca Negra with Rum-Soaked Cherries

    • Like a dense chocolate pate, these moist little cakes will thrill chocolate lovers.
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    Bocconcini Bites

    • Delightful cocktail sticks look pretty standing in martini glasses or vases. For fun, make all four varieties and station them around the room.
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    Brandied Fresh Herbed Pate

    • In skillet, melt butter over medium heat; cook onion, garlic and thyme, stirring often, for 3 minutes or until softened. Add chicken livers; cook,...
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    Brandy Sour

    • Classic Country P? partners tastefully with this cocktail.
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    Brie with Cranberry Mandarin Topping

    • Try this perfect-match combination or one of the five easy, delectable variations below. The rind on Brie, which is formed from mould as the cheese...
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    Brie with Sundried Tomatoes - Teresa

    • Brie with Sundried Tomatoes - Teresa
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    Brie, Apple and Walnut Phyllo Triangles

    • A perfect fusion of Brie, apple and walnuts hides inside crisp, buttery phyllo pastry. Since they freeze beautifully, you may want to make several...
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    Broccoli and Cheddar-Stuffed Mushroom Caps

    • Cheddar and broccoli make a natural match. If you prefer extra zing, bump up the hot sauce. 
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    Cajun Crab Cakes

    • Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, these appetizers have just a hint of heat. If you make and freeze a batch ahead, they'll require just a...
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    California Rolls

    • In saucepan, bring water and rice to boil; reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 25 minutes or until tender.With fork, toss with vinegar, sesame...
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    Canadian Mojito

    • Rye and blueberries add a Canadian twist to this traditional Cuban cocktail. Garnish each glass with skewered blueberries and mint sprig.
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    Caper Lemon Mayonnaise

    • In bowl, mix together mayonnaise, lemon rind and juice, capers, garlic, paprika and cayenne.
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    Champagne Cocktail

    • Make this time-tested classy aperitif with any dry sparkling wine.
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    Cheddar Pepper Tartlets

    • These buttery-crisp morsels filled with red pepper jelly have a hit of sweet heat to balance the sharp cheese. This recipe originated at...
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    Cheddar Prosciutto Spirals

    • Rustic spirals make tasty appetizers or serve with soups or salads.
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    Cheese-Stuffed Pepper Halves

    • I altered the old favourite "stuffed celery sticks" and decided to go with peppers instead. Take half a pepper, put it on your plate, spoon in some...
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    Chicken Tortilla Cups

    • This kid-friendly nibble has everyone's favourite nacho toppings nestled in cute tortilla cups. The freshest tortillas are more pliant and easier...
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    Chilled Mussels on the Half Shell with Mignonette Sauce

    • Mussels are very economical yet make a party feel extremely special, especially with this elegant presentation.
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    Chinese-Style Meatballs

    • Serve the hoisin dip in a small bowl alongside the meatballs. Or, if you prefer, toss the meatballs in the dip before serving. Sambal oelek is an...
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    Chocolate Silk Tartlet Trio

    • Three tiny tartlets – each just a mouthful – showcase ultrasmooth, ultrarich whipped chocolate ganache, known as “silk.”...


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