Forget weeks of planning and make-ahead dishes

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I’m hosting the family Christmas lunch this year

Grab the chilly bin and the Champagne flutes for a special, transportable celebration

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Dainty sandwiches are lovely little bites to serve at an elegant cocktail party

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