Chèvre Soufflés with Mushrooms and Red Peppers
Soufflés sometimes get a bad rap—fussy, intimidating and altogether too much work. Nothing could be further from the...
Paris Bistro Soup
A colourful mixture of heirloom beans is the base for this light yet hearty soup. Zursun's Paris Bistro Blend contains...
Roasted Tomato Tart with Shrimp
I adapted this from a recipe I came across many years ago (20??) in an issue of Victoria Magazine. Don’t be daunted by...
Watermelon Cucumber Salad with Chèvre and Mint
The cool crispness of watermelon is one of the highlights of summer. There is nothing like sitting on the porch steps...
Phyllo Tart with Chicken, Spinach, Feta and Pine Nuts
Spanakopita was a mainstay at neighbourhood get-togethers back in the day, and the offerings ran the gamut from soggy...
Roasted Beet and Squash Salad with Gorgonzola Cheese
Squash and pumpkins abound. They're piled up everywhere in farmer's markets, a sure sign of fall. Technically, they...
A Scottish Themed Tea with Paisley and Spode
For the Scots, Hogmanay, or New Year, is a much bigger celebration than Christmas and is marked by much feasting,...
Deconstructed Scotch Eggs
This healthier version of Scotch eggs is a marvellous "proteinious" snack. Traditional Scotch eggs are a soft-boiled...
Spinach, Fennel, Leek and Pine Nut Pinwheels
These pinwheels make a wonderful canapé for a dinner party or one of the savoury pieces of a hearty afternoon tea....
Cheese Scones
A savoury version of the traditional scone, these are perfect accompaniments to a bowl of hearty soup. The recipe can...
Herbed Goat Cheese Crostini with Caramelized Peppers
Easy to whip up and not too filling, this colourful appetizer is a crowd-pleaser. Perfect for a little nosh before...
Mushroom Strudel
The humble, earthy mushroom takes on a deeply savoury flavour and meaty texture when sauteed in olive oil and butter....
Heirloom Tomato and Peach Salad with Mint & Basil
A wonderful late summer salad with the unusual combination of peaches and tomatoes, with high notes of heady basil and...
Mushroom & Smoked Mozzarella Foccacia
Until recently, I've been a yeast-avoider. Beguiling pictures of rising bread caught my attention,...
Stacked Waldorf Salad
Apple season is upon us, and while I love all the braised, rich dishes that come with fall, a tangy, crunchy and fresh...
Tostadas with Shrimp & Guacamole
This easy appetizer can be prepared in advance with just a bit of last minute assembly. [gallery...
Artichoke Puffs
Flaky, savoury and delicious. Just what the doctor ordered for an appetizer. These puffs melt in your mouth, and...
Prosciutto-Wrapped Pears with Blue Cheese and Pecans
I was looking for an appetizer that featured the best of fresh fall ingredients, and came across this recipe...
Barley Salad With Green Apples, Grapes & Cheddar
We are on a bit of a roll with grain salads these days. They're a very welcome change from typical vegetable salads...
Farro Salad with Asparagus, Sugar Snap Peas and Tomatoes
Grain salads are a wonderful option for summer meals, and this one is bursting with flavour and nutrition. I served it...
Endive with Ricotta Cheese, Candied Ginger & Golden Raisins
Mid-week entertaining can be a bit of a challenge, especially in the jam-packed weeks leading up to Christmas....
Prosciutto Wrapped Apricots with Sage
In my quest to discover some easily prepared appetizers, I found Real Simple's Quick 20-Minute Party Appetizers. They...
