Just plug in the patio lanterns and call your favourite neighbours—this delicious backyard barbecue menu and recipes come together in no time.

A One&#x2d;Hour Backyard Barbecue Menu

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This sweet&#x2d;and&#x2d;tart gin cocktail is the perfect toast to fresh, peak&#x2d;season strawberries.

Strawberry Grapefruit Smash Cocktail Recipe

Strawberry Grapefruit Smash

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Mole is a rich and complex Mexican sauce used to simmer various kinds of meat. Get this beef short ribs recipe and more at Chatelaine.com

Mole&#x2d;Braised Beef Short Ribs Recipe

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Plus, hot cross buns, fancy French toast, savoury potatoes and more. (Is it Sunday yet?) Find all our favourite Easter brunch recipes, right this way.

Our Best Easter Brunch Recipes

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Our unbelievably moist four&#x2d;layer carrot cake recipe decked out in white&#x2d;chocolate cream&#x2d;cheese frosting is perfect for birthdays, or just because.

Carrot Cake With Fluffy White&#x2d;Chocolate Icing Recipe

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A One-Hour Backyard Barbecue Menu

Strawberry Grapefruit Smash

Mole-Braised Beef Short Ribs

Our Favourite Easter Brunch Recipes

Carrot Cake With Fluffy White-Chocolate Icing