Appetizers

Mushrooms Stuffed with Walnuts, Smoked Bacon and Goat Cheese

Bite-sized mushrooms filled with smoked bacon and goat cheese create a delicately rich and savoury taste. This dish can be...


Savoury Walnut Scones

The addition of walnuts and thyme adds a distinctive holiday twist to these fluffy, buttery scones. The dough can be...


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Venetian White Bean Bruschetta

A fresh twist on the traditional bruschetta, this recipe is made complete with Caesar-dressing-flavoured crostini.


Turkey Sausage Rolls with Mango Chutney

Sausage rolls are always a hit - especially when they're topped with delicious mango chutney.


Lemony Shrimp Gambas

This shrimp recipe makes a tasty and healthy snack'researchers say eating shrimp improves the ratio of good cholesterol (HDL, which...


Sun-dried Tomato & Goat Cheese Bruschetta

If you're not a big fan of goat cheese, top this simple bruschetta with shaved fresh Parmesan instead.


Guacamole

The word guacamole comes from the Nahuatl words for "avocado" (ahuacatl) and "mixture," or "concoction" (molli)'and what a beautiful "concoction"...


Fresh Crab and Avocado Dip with Crispy Tortilla Chips

Crab and avocado is an age-old combination that has a bit of magic to it, which is why you see...

Butternut Squash and Leek Tarts with Pancetta

Cut the tarts for an appetizer, serve one per person for a great first course or accompany with a salad...


Simple Salad Recipe: Herbed Chicken and Tomatoes

Pro Tip: This dish is great when first made, but even better the second day after the flavours have married.


Stuffed Mushroom Caps

This easy-to-make appetizer requires no cooking, making it the perfect recipe for hot weather.


Chunky Grape Salsa

Kids will love having this fruity dip with their chips for an afternoon snack. Grape salsa also makes a great...


Caramelized Ginger and Almond Snack Mix

Package up this snack mix for a delicious gift for friends and family


Beef Sliders Stuffed with Walnuts and Gorgonzola

These itty-bitty burgers pack big taste with the combination of crunchy walnuts, tender beef and gooey Gorgonzola. Baby arugula provides...


Bite-Size Appetizer: Portobello Mushroom, Goat Cheese and Walnut Sliders

This portobello mushroom burger makes a tasty meat-free option for vegetarians at your next dinner party or summer gathering at...


Spanish Platter

Garlicky shrimp, fruity roasted peppers and fat green olives turn your dinner table into a tapas bar.


Niçoise Platter

When in doubt, opt for a niçoise salad, or a version thereof, for lunch or dinner. It appeals to almost...

Middle East Platter

Make your own pita crisps to scoop up still-warm, creamy baba ghanouj (eggplant dip). Sumac is a wonderfully sour Middle...


Italian Riviera Platter

Oven-warm frittata, a few slices of prosciutto and a mozzarella and tomato salad turn antipasto into a feast.


Maple Cinnamon Roasted Almonds

These roasted almonds, flavoured with sweet maple syrup and spicy cinnamon, are quick and easy to prepare and taste delicious.


Lettuce Bowl with Chicken and Walnuts

Asian-flavoured ground chicken is topped with bean sprouts and walnuts and served in lettuce bowls in this simple appetizer recipe.


Goat Cheese Tart with Caramelized Onions and Wild Blueberries

The tangy flavour of wild blueberries contrasts beautifully with the sweetness of the caramelized onions and the salty goat's cheese...


Salmon Skewers with Almond Salsa Verde

Serve these tasty and healthy salmon skewers as an appetizer at your next get-together

Lavash Pizza with a Salad of Greens, Gorgonzola and Toasted Almonds

This cheesy flatbread pizza is covered with fresh salad greens and almonds and makes a delicious appetizer.


Classic Guacamole

The trick to making great guacamole is ripe avocados. It can be hard to find them ripe the day you...


Smoked Trout Spread

We made our own mayonnaise for this smoked trout spread using local oil, but you could use yogurt instead.


Apple and Potato Rösti

Sometimes cravings call for nothing but the buttery, warm goodness of homemade potato rösti. Indulge with our version, which adds...


Apple Chicken Roll-Up

These sweet and savoury apple chicken snacks are a perfect lunch for those on a diet. They taste great and...


Avocado Carpaccio with Wild Blueberry Cottage Cheese Mix

This fresh avocado salad, topped with antioxidant-rich wild blueberries, makes a great afternoon snack or side dish.