Food, Travel, and Cooking!
This is one handy recipe! When I make up a batch, I’ll use some for tortillas and freeze the rest to use for other things, like making appetizers using phyllo cups filled with the heated mixture and topping with guacamole or as as a filling for a burrito…thinking it might be tastu with a fried […]
If you have never tried fresh, locally grown cauliflower, you are in for a treat! It’s so sweet, crunchy and delicious. There are so many wonderful ways to use this veggie, from a pasta sauce to mac ‘n cheese, or in this case as part of an antipasto plate along with some olives, roasted peppers […]
Succulent, slightly exotic and absolutely fantastic with either of the dips. When I make them they are gobbled up pretty fast! At other times of the year when Spot Prawns are unavailable use another type of prawn. Living on the Westcoast of Canada in Vancouver, we are so lucky to have access to a fish […]
Our “starter” for Thanksgiving dinner! The chile-infused honey really works on this “tart”. It offsets the rich flavours of the squash. We served it topped with dressed greens for fun but it’s not necessary we just thought it looked pretty! Makes 4 – 6 Appetizer Servings 1 sheet of frozen puff pastry, thawed (from a […]
A very tasty marinade I like a lot for prawns or a combination of both scallops and prawns or Spot Prawns, or one of my favourites, halibut cheeks! I’ve used the marinade for small skewered appetizers too. The seafood/fish can either be barbecued or broiled. Simply increase the recipe according to the amount of fish […]
The beauty of this very tasty appetizer is using tortillas for a “pizza” crust. Don’t’ be put off by the use of Gorgonzola; the sweetness of the caramelized onions and the cheese go so well together! Trust me, this is a hit whenever I serve it. Makes 32 Appetizers 2 lbs. onions, chopped 2 Tbsp. […]
Everyone has their favourite crab cake recipe. Here’s mine! They are divine! Because crab is on the pricey side, we tend to make them when we want a special treat. It would be nice to have friends who go crabbing is all I can say! I used Panko crumbs to coat the crab cakes last […]
I make these olives all the time and I like to have them on hand throughout the year for quick nibbles. When friends drop by all you need are some cheeses and a baguette! Oh, and vino! The olives keep in the fridge for at least a month and the flavoured oil is great drizzled […]
The famous Brazilian meat pies! We really enjoy them in the summer either for lunch or dinner with a salad! They are perfect to take along on a picnic or to make appetizer size and take to a party. Bonus…they can be eaten hot or at room temperature! If you wish, you can add a few […]
I’d read about fried zucchini blossoms years ago and thought they sounded amazing! So the first time I saw blossoms at the Farmers Market, I had to buy them! My teenaged niece was a little hesitant when she tried them, but declared that “these are better than French fries!” Consider yourself lucky if you have […]