Category: Appetizers & Snacks

Recipe: Cheesy Jalapeño Wonton Rolls

Cheesy wonton rolls are a sizzling snack time success What do you get when you combine a spring roll with a mozzarella stick? These cheesy jalapeño wonton rolls! With a crisp wrapper and ooey-gooey cheese, these are sure to please everyone young and old alike. For adult palates, substitute green onions with finely chopped cilantro …

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Spicy Peanut Chicken Wings

Spicy peanut wings make the crowd go wild on game day Watching a game while eating wings just can’t be beat. Be sure to have plenty of napkins on hand when you settle in with these spicy, peanutty wings. Spicy Peanut Chicken Wings Prep time: 10 minutes Baking time: 35 to 40 minutes Makes 2 …

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Crab, Corn and Mozzarella Toasts

Make this crab and mozzarella appetizer your “toast” to summer This simple and stylish canapé brings together the sweet flavours of crab and corn with sumptuous stretch mozzarella. Serve these toasts family-style at your next summer get-together to impress your guests. Crab, Corn and Mozzarella Toasts Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 5 minutes Makes …

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Mango, Mozzarella and Serrano Ham Bites

These bite-sized appetizers bring together classic Italian ingredients with a taste of the tropics. Mango and mozzarella may seem like an unusual combination, but they pair together beautifully in a sweet-and-savoury way. Mango, Mozzarella and Serrano Ham Bites Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 5 minutes Makes 4 servings Ingredients: • 1 ripe mango, peeled …

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Recipe: Grilled Jalapeno Mozzarella Poppers

Bring sophistication to a pub-style favourite by saying goodbye to the deep fryer and firing up the barbecue. Grilling jalapenos brings out their sweetness to counter the spice, which complements the rich flavours of mozzarella and bacon. Grilled Jalapeno Mozzarella Poppers Prep time: 15 minutes Grilling time: 10 minutes Makes 12 poppers Ingredients: • 2 …

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Recipe: Asian Lettuce Wraps

Lighten up lettuce wraps by blending half the beef with meaty tasting mushrooms. Asian Lettuce Wraps Serves 4 Prep Time: 15 mins. Cook Time: 15 mins. Ingredients 8 oz fresh crimini mushrooms 1 onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic 1 tbsp minced ginger 1/2 lb lean ground beef 1 tbsp canola oil 1 pkt Mushroom Seasoning Blend 1 …

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Recipe: Halloumi Mushroom Kebabs

Halloumi Kebabs Recipe • 250g halloumi cheese • 1 yellow pepper, deseeded • 1 red onion • 8 large white or crimini mushrooms • 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil • 2 tbsp (25 mL) fresh chopped coriander • juice of 1 lime • 1 clove of garlic, crushed • freshly ground black pepper 1. …

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Recipe: Grilled Zucchini Rolls

One of the highlights of the summer season is the incredible bounty of fresh produce – and grilling these vegetables gives them a smoky, delicious dimension. Chef BBQ Naz, a grilling expert from Broil King, shares some simple tips for flavour perfection: • When preparing vegetables, slice them to expose as much of the vegetable to …

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Arancini di Funghi (Mushroom Risotto Balls) by The Brunette Baker

Ingredients 1 cup Arborio Rice ½ cup finely chopped onion 1 cup crimini mushrooms, finely chopped 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon canola oil 3-4 cups chicken broth ½ cup dry white wine 2 tablespoons unsalted butter ¼ cup Pecorino cheese, shredded Sea salt, to taste Frying: 1 cup Italian-style bread crumbs 15-20 ½-inch cubes …

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Baked Brie With Maple-Bacon Apples

Savory-sweet appetizers welcome guests Creamy, buttery brie is always a crowd-pleaser. Warming brie helps bring out its flavor, while pairing it with Canadian apples is a great way to combine some of the best that harvest season has to offer. This appetizer recipe has decadent maple-bacon flavoring that is unique enough to serve when entertaining …

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