Appetizers and Snacks
Cranberry Pistachio Stuffed Mushrooms
Brie, smoked cheese, cranberries and pistachios turn these mushrooms into a warm, seasonal bite. Quick to make and even quicker to vanish. Stuffed mushrooms always feel a little festive, [...]
Classic Swiss Cheese Fondue
Few dishes capture comfort like a pot of slowly melted cheese shared among friends. This Swiss classic brings warmth to winter evenings, blending Gruyère and Emmentaler with a splash of white wine and [...]
Wrapped Halloween Brie
A wheel of brie wrapped in puff pastry is already a crowd-pleaser but wrapping it like a creepy mummy takes it straight into Halloween territory. The strips of dough crisp up beautifully in [...]
Soft Pretzels
These soft pretzels are the kind you want to tear into while they’re still warm. A quick bath in baking soda gives them their classic flavour and deep golden colour, finished with a [...]
Pear Brie Naan Flatbread
Hot summer days call for easy meals that don’t heat up the kitchen. Cooking outdoors on the barbecue, or using a toaster oven inside, keeps things simple without sacrificing flavour or creativity. [...]
Nepali Momos
Momos are more than just dumplings. They’re a delicious way to bring people together, and Chef Gyanendra Sharma of Aama Nepalese Cuisine shares his take on this beloved Nepali classic so you can make [...]
Hazelnut Dragées
Dragées are a sugar-coated confectionery with a hard shell. Originally made with almonds and honey, dragées are thought to date back to ancient Rome when a confectioner named Julius Dragatus introduced honey-covered almonds [...]
Preserved Lemon Crostini
Mild and creamy ricotta provides a perfect base for the bright, salty zest of preserved lemon in this delightful crostini. Enjoy this appetizer topped with fresh basil, dill or thyme for special gatherings, [...]
Gruyère and Prosciutto Pinwheels
Looking for an easy appetizer to impress your guests this holiday season? Gruyère and Prosciutto Pinwheels offer layers of nutty Gruyère, salty prosciutto, and buttery puff pastry, creating fun spirals that bring a [...]
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Mummies
When my kids were little, I loved adding a playful touch to meals and snacks by decorating them with candy eyes. Now, even though my kids are older, I still can't resist sneaking [...]
Beef Empanadas
Indulge your taste buds with this mouthwatering recipe for beef empanadas, a type of pastry filled with savory or sweet ingredients popular in Latin American and Spanish-speaking countries, as well as in the [...]
Duck Confit with Black Currants
Looking to wow your guests at your next dinner party? This recipe is technical but can be prepared ahead of time and is sure to impress. Recipe by: Chef Danny Beaulieu, Änkôr [...]
Papas Arrugadas
These Canary Island "papas" are small potatoes boiled in salty water until wrinkled. A relative of the famous Patatas Bravas, they make a delightful snack, appetizer or side dish and even more tasty [...]
Carrot-Shaped Cheese Ball
For decades, cheese balls have been a popular party food, providing a fun and delicious addition to any spread. Typically, they’re made with grated cheese and cream cheese, with an assortment of ingredients [...]
Cranberry Walnut Tassies
Cranberries, the ruby-coloured jewels of the festive season, are typically harvested in the fall between late September and November. Their vibrant red colour makes them visually appealing in a variety of dishes like [...]
Halloween Nuts and Bolts
Nuts and bolts is a savoury and addictive snack mix, also known as "party mix", often enjoyed during parties, gatherings, games, or holidays. It typically consists of a mixture of various crunchy and [...]
Best Guacamole Recipe
We've never met a guacamole we didn't like, and this variation is one of the most authentic we've made to date. After having this popular avocado dip made table side in Mexico, the [...]
Berry Salsa
Berry season is in full swing, and we are enjoying every minute of it. While we are grabbing orbs of blueberries by the handful, dipping strawberries in melted chocolate and topping raspberries with [...]
Goat Cheese Crostini 3 Ways
Summer entertaining should be easy and simple. These goat cheese crostini make tasty appetizers when company is coming, but they can also be the perfect snack for one. Crostini are easy to make [...]
Salsa Verde
Tomatillos, often called husk tomatoes, are not especially common in this neck of the woods, but they can be found. They are from the nightshade family and grow encased in a papery calyx [...]
Strawberry Yogurt Popsicles
Cool down this summer with Strawberry Yogurt Popsicles! While ice cream is fun, popsicles are super easy to make at home with minimal effort. Using Greek yogurt to make these popsicles gives you [...]
Salsa Aguacate
This creamy pastel green salsa isn’t meant to be especially hot; it’s meant to provide a cooling counterpoint to other spicier condiments. Like all salsas, it can be spooned over a grilled protein [...]
Mezze Platter
Oh, what joy! Food boards are having a moment (or is it more like a long pause?) and foodies all over are HERE for it. All at once, images of creatively arranged nibbles [...]
Corn and Black Bean Salsa
This recipe is a hybrid of one discovered in a Southern Living magazine years ago, but most corn and black bean salsas are pretty similar. As with most salsas, it really comes down [...]