cocktails

Instructions Thai dipping sauce Stir 1/4 cup (50 mL) rice vinegar with 2 tbsp (30 mL) hot chili-garlic sauce and 1-1/2 tsp (7 mL)...

Gail Hall, owner of Edmonton catering company Gourmet Goodies, created this appetizer cheesecake. Serve small wedges with salsa and avocado or surround cheesecake with tortilla chips or bread and use as a dip.

Fresh, tart and slightly sweet, this trendy Cuban cocktail is our pick for late summer's best backyard sipper. It sends a chill right down to your flip-flops. Freshly squeezed lime juice is the key--don't even consider bottled concentrate.

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These glazed and crunchy roasted gems are the perfect sweet 'n' spicy snack. They're addictive, so make lots and dig in.