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Early-spring dinner for four

Take cover from the early spring chill and hibernate for the night with a cozy family dinner for four that's full of classic favourites.
Early-spring dinner for four Classic risotto with shrimp and sweet peas

Enjoy a cozy dinner full of cool-weather classics such as risotto, brownies, and squash sprinkled with a few nods to spring (hello, salads and peas). This gourmet-style menu is easy to achieve, simple to tweak, and will satisfy everyone . . . until the the spring thaw hits!

Roasted squash salad with cranberriesPhoto, Roberto Caruso Roasted squash salad with cranberries.Photo, Roberto Caruso.

Sides
Roasted squash salad Peppery arugula and warm squash are a perfect match. Top the salad off with feta, pepitas (shelled pumpkin seeds) and cranberries.

Roasted cauliflower with tahini Chop a large head cauliflower into bite-sized pieces and toss with olive oil and salt. Then bake it in the oven while you work on the risotto.

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Main
Classic risotto with shrimp and sweet peas The easy part is the stirring, and the more difficult part is choosing between the classic, roasted squash or double mushroom version.

Best-ever brownies Best-ever brownies.Photo, Yvonne Duivenvoorden.

Dessert
Best-ever brownies Choose semi-sweet chocolate, or go all out by stirring chopped Skor bars, toffee bits or dried cranberries into the batter with nuts.

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