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Best recipes for movie night

Skip trudging through the snow and host movie night at home! With our menu, you won't miss the cinema's buttery offerings — and the best seats in the house are already reserved.
By Chatelaine
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On a chilly winter night it makes sense to make movie night an in-house event, and with our delicious recipe ideas you won't feel deprived of the cinema's buttery offerings. Better yet, you can enjoy at cocktail at home after a long week and your seats are already reserved. Bring together your favourite people, put on your comfiest clothes, whip up these simple recipes and cue up the latest blockbuster. A perfect night, and you deserve it.

Spiced fruit and nut popcorn

Salted caramel popcorn A night at the movies isn't complete without popcorn. This salty-sweet treat lasts for up to five days, so you can save the leftovers.

Spiced fruit and nut popcorn Make two bowls of popcorn – sweet and savoury – to settle flavour disputes. In just 10 minutes this nutty, spiced snack will be ready to munch on.

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BBQ chicken pizza

BBQ chicken pizza This favourite pizza recipe is ready in 30 minutes - get it ready for the oven while discussing your movie options, and you'll have time for a pre-show cocktail.

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Best recipes for movie night

Modern margherita pizza This vegetarian option is a delicious twist on a classic, and when made in individual rounds, no slicing required!

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Best recipes for movie night

Austrian supermodel cocktail Our light and refreshing beer cocktail will tickle your taste buds with a flavourful blend of grapefruit, Galliano and Chambord – topped with Austrian beer.

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Easy truffle pops
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Easy truffle pops  These bite-sized delights are quick to make and refrigerate for up to a week. Make them the night before, and you're all set for a chocolatey movie treat.

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