Entertaining
By: Canadian Living
Host the best Super Bowl party ever with these delicious game day snacks. Everyone will be fuelled from kickoff to touchdown.
Spinach-Artichoke Asiago Dip
You'll be the hero of the party with this rich and welcoming cheesy dip. Serve with crudités, salami and/or tortilla chips.
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The Ultimate French Fries
Replicate restaurant-quality frites at home with our best-ever ultra-crispy french fries, triple-cooked for the ultimate texture.
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Turkey Chili Nachos
Ooey, gooey nachos are everyone's favourite pub snack. But trust us -- this healthier version is just as nicely spiced and punchy, but contains much less fat, thanks to baked tortilla chips and lean ground turkey.
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Crispy Cheese-Stuffed Jalapeños
Panko bread crumbs give these baked-not-fried jalapeños an addictively crispy texture. Boursin has the ideal smooth and creamy consistency for filling the peppers; look for it in the deli section of your supermarket.
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Bubbly Bacon And Butternut Dip
Grating the squash takes a bit of effort but allows it to cook faster, saving you time in the end; you can speed up prep by using the grater attachment on your food processor. The dip is piping hot when it comes out of the oven, so let it cool slightly before serving. Use the cooling time to slice some fresh baguette and crudités for dipping.
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Red Cabbage & Radish Slaw
This flavourful slaw is a nice alternative to the more classic green cabbage version. Add the radishes just before serving, so they keep their colour and stay crisp.
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All-In-One Nacho Cheese Dip
This easy recipe packs all the flavours of layered nachos into one addictive dip. To keep it warm all evening, hold the dip in a fondue pot set over a flame. For an extra kick, stir in hot sauce.
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Rosemary-Parmesan Buttered Popcorn
A handful of fresh herbs and a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese give popcorn a tasty makeover. Make a batch for your next movie night, or divide the popcorn among resealable bags for a delicious on-the-go snack.
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Rainbow Root Fries With Chive Mayo
Move over, plain old french fries! Here, we've used an array of root vegetables to make the most of the fall bounty, but feel free to pick and choose which veggies you want to include. Separate the roots for a colour-blocked effect; or, if you want to mix them, toss them together—just wait until they're cooked, otherwise the beets will stain the other veggies.
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The Ultimate Candied Bacon
You may have seen chocolate-dipped bacon at your local food fair or bacon in chocolate-bar form at your local specialty store, but I promise you that this version surpasses anything else. Dipping the candied bacon only halfway allows guests to grab a piece without getting their hands covered in chocolate.
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Chili Cheese Crab Dip
Bubbly cheese dip with chunks of crabmeat is a retro throwback that's bound to be a hit. While not overwhelmingly spicy, this dip has kick; for less heat, seed the chilies or substitute with diced sweet red pepper.
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Dark & Milk Chocolate Brownies
A double dose of chocolate—creamy milk and decadent dark—makes these moist brownies unbelievably gooey and indulgent.
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Spiced Roasted Potato Skins
Potato skins -- which just happen to be loaded with fibre and nutrients -- make addictively crispy finger food. Add the leftover potato flesh to pot pies, mashed potatoes or crab cakes. Serve the skins with salsa on the side.
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The Ultimate Crispy Chicken Wings
These wings can get sticky as they bake, so line your baking sheet with greased nonstick foil or parchment paper for easy turning.
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Roasted Cabbage Wedges With Buffalo Sauce
Excess moisture in cabbage can cause it to burn during roasting. To prevent this, we've cured these cabbage wedges in salt for an hour before cooking to draw out any liquid.
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Pistachio, Pecan And Bacon Brittle
Bacon gives sweet and savoury flavour to this unexpected spin on nut brittle that's inspired by candied bacon. For an even more indulgent treat, we've also swapped out standard peanuts for salty pistachios and butterypecans.
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Three-Cheese Onion Dip
The three-cheese blend used in this recipe makes for a highly addictive dip with a perfectly creamy consistency.
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Mini Italian Pizza Bites
If you're not a fan of smoked cheese, use pizza mozzarella, Gouda or Fontina.
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Tex-Mex Seven-Layer Dip
This ultimate party dip comes with seven layers of different flavours and textures to create an irresistible dip that will satisfy all tastebuds.
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Creamy Herb Dip
Served with either chips or vegetable crudites, these dips won't last long on a holiday table.
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Baked Crispy Spicy Wings
Wing night just got a little bit more exciting.
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Honey Ginger Sriracha Glazed Wings
Coating the wings in a blend of cornstarch and salt before baking draws out excess moisture, guaranteeing an irresistibly crisp and crunchy texture. It makes these wings much tastier (and healthier) than their deep-fried counterparts.
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Spicy Maple Roasted Cauliflower
This roasted cauliflower will delight both the vegetarians and the meat-eaters at your party.
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The Ultimate Poutine
The best part about this classic poutine? The gravy is made using store-bought broth, so you don't have to make your own. With a few added aromatics, it has all the intense, meaty flavour of homemade. If you're really pressed for time, use frozen fries and be done in about 30 minutes.
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Loaded Spiced Parsnip Fries
You won’t miss the potato in this parsnip take on french fries, loaded with sweet and smokey spices, plenty of avocado and creamy goat cheese.
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Herbed Cheese Pinwheels
These savoury cheese-filled pastries come together in minutes and can be personalized to suit your tastes. Try cooked bacon and Cheddar, sun-dried tomatoes and mozzarella, or sliced pitted olives and Havarti.
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Best Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies
These are the best, most chewy peanut butter cookies you’ll ever have—we guarantee it.
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The Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies
Our best-in-class take on this classic treat has a buttery flavour, a chewy centre and a subtly crisp exterior. Oh, and you can tweak the recipe to make them crisp or soft, too.
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Chocolate Almond Rice Crisp Squares
These rice crisps make the perfect sweet treat for your guests.
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The Ultimate Dinner Rolls
To simplify dinner prep, bake and freeze these rolls in advance—if you can resist eating them fresh out of the oven. The secret to their divine texture is to use just enough flour to keep the dough from sticking to your hands.
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All-Dressed Vegetarian Nachos
These vegetarian nachos are just as good, if not better, than the meat version.
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Tomato, Mango & Jalapeno Salsa
A classic salsa is always a good idea.
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Pull-Apart Pesto Bread Wreath
This gorgeous bread wreath does double-duty: It's a warm pull-apart roll for guests to enjoy and an attractive centrepiece to anchor the table.
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Sheet Pan Pizza
This pizza recipe is quick and easy to put together, and will be a huge hit with everyone.
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Sausage Rolls With Honey Mustard Dip
Sausage rolls are a sure hit at cocktail parties. Just be sure to let them cool for a few minutes once they're out of the oven. If your guests are fans of spice, add a pinch of hot pepper flakes to the filling to heat things up.
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Lazy Cheeseburger Sliders
These cheeseburgers will have your guests coming for seconds and thirds.
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