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20 last minute food and drink recipes for Christmas dinner

Eat North's top holiday recipes

For many Canadians, December 25th is the big holiday dinner! In-laws! Siblings! Estranged cousins! They're all in your house and they are hungry! If you need a few last minute ideas for appetizers, side dishes, cocktails and more, we've got you covered. Here are 20 of our tried and true and, most importantly, quick and easy recipes if you need them.

Happy Holidays!

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