Category: Appetizers

Baked Feta with Spicy Thyme Mushrooms by The Gouda Life

This appetizer is impossible to keep your fork out of and a breeze to whip together on a whim. Baked Feta with Spicy Thyme Mushrooms by The Gouda Life serves 4-6 as an appetizer 1 1/2 cups spicy mushrooms, recipe to follow1 8-10oz block of feta2 tbsp scallions or chives, sliced thin or minced2 tsp …

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Crispy Carrot Harissa Dumplings with Green Schug Pesto

Schug is a Middle Eastern hot sauce that originated in Yemen. It can be either red or green, depending on the color of hot chili peppers used. Adding toasted almonds to jalapeño-based schug makes for a flavorful pesto. Serve with crispy Asian-style dumplings for a delicious meal that’s sure to impress. “The great thing about …

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Chicken Shish Taouk Recipe

Travel may be put on hold for the time being, but that doesn’t mean that you and your kids can’t experience the world through food. Sampling global fare, whether on a trip or at your very own dinner table, teaches children about other cultures and traditions. Fortunately, you won’t need a passport to take a …

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Pear & Basil Marinated Brie

Impress your guests with a flavourful, triple cream brie Room-temperature, triple cream brie is always a winner when entertaining. So why not elevate it to fabulous with this recipe from President’s Choice: Pear & Basil Marinated Brie Prep time: 10 minutes Stand time: 4 hours Ingredients 2 tbsp (25 ml) Extra-Virgin Olive Oil 2 tbsp …

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Spicy Strawberry Chutney with Baked Brie

Sriracha and caramel; cayenne and chocolate; ghost pepper and molasses; chilies and honey. If these flavours have your mouth watering, then the sweet heat trend may be inviting your tastebuds out for lunch. Gone are the days when a simple touch of heat was enough to make a dish stand out. The demand for greater …

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Daring Pairings: Matching Food and Wine for the Perfect Valentine’s Day Meal

There’s always a certain amount of trepidation at the thought of cooking Valentine’s Day dinner. Whether it’s an intimate meal for two or you’re cooking for a dozen of your closest friends, do you go out on a culinary limb and serve something impressively daring, or do you play it safe with a tried and …

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Sweet Potato and Crumbled Chorizo Appetizer

Satisfy your taste buds with these simple ingredients Stressing about what to make for a family barbecue or how to spruce up the kids’ after school snacks? Award-winning chef Cory Vitiello explains that simple ingredients are the key to delicious recipes that are easy to make at home. “I believe that inspired creativity has a …

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Easy Rice Crouton Bites

Canadians know how to have fun in the snow, whether it’s a day on the ski slopes or a making a snowman in the yard. If you also want to have fun in the kitchen, consider some homemade snacks to chow down on next time you return from an outdoor adventure. Crunchy on the outside, …

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Show-Stopping Sides for Any Occasion

These savory stuffed squash are an easy accompaniment to a festive meal or casual weeknight dinner. The meaty mushrooms add beautiful texture to the stuffing, while the apples add a layer of tartness and bite. Mushroom, Apple, and Walnut Stuffed Acorn Squash Servings: 8 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Ingredients: • 4 small-medium …

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Cracked Rice Fritto Misto

Crowd-pleasing gluten-free fritto misto Company coming? Fritto Misto, or “fried mix” in Italian, is always a popular appetizer, and you can make it gluten free using rice. Made with seafood and vegetables, it’s perfect for a group gathering when you want something easy, classy and delicious for everyone. Cracked Rice Fritto Misto Prep time: 20 …

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