Appetizers

Pesto

Pesto

Ingredients: 2 cups fresh basil leaves 1/3 cup toasted pecans chopped 2 cloves garlic chopped 1/2 cup parmesan cheese 1/2 cup olive oil Direction: Add basil leaves and pecans in a food processor. Pulse a few times until combined. Include chopped garlic and parmesan cheese, […]

Cheesy Popcorn

Cheesy Popcorn

10 cups popcorn (1/3 cup unpopped in air popper) 5 tablespoons melted butter 1/3 cup Cheddar cheese powder Preheat oven to 250F. Put 8 cups of popped popcorn (reserve 2 cups) into a large bowl drizzle with melted butter. Toss to coat, sprinkle with Cheddar […]

Tandoori Hummus

Tandoori Hummus

1/4 cup lemon juice 2 cloves garlic 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup tahini paste 1/3 cup water 1/4 cup olive oil 1 can chickpeas rinsed and drained. 1/2 tsp pepper 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp garam masala 1/2 tsp of tandoori spice Direction: Blend lemon […]

Pecan Roll

Pecan Roll

This appetizer is a such a crowd pleaser, and disappears quickly, especially when word get around about its sweet and savory flavours. Lucky for me, my good friend Debbie shared her recipe and this one can be counted on, as one of my favourite appetizers. […]

Baked Samosas

Baked Samosas

Makes 4 dozen 1 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 onion chopped 2 tsp garam masala 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp chili powder 3 medium potatoes, peeled, cut into small cubes and cooked for 4 to 5 minutes 4 Tbsp peas Heat the oil and fry onions […]

Crab Wontons

Crab Wontons

Makes 4 dozen 1/2 cup Crab 1 pkg (8 oz) Cream Cheese (room temperature) 2 Green onion chopped salt to taste Wonton wrappers Vegetable oil for frying Mix the cream cheese and crab until well blended, add the green onions and salt. Mix all ingredients […]

Ruth’s Tortilla Crisps

Ruth’s Tortilla Crisps

♥ We have such good memories of our Sherwood family annual camping weekend. Bob’s family is very large and over the years it became hard to get together for the various occasions. His parents organized a summer event and it grew into a “not to be […]

Tyler’s Black Bean Salsa

Tyler’s Black Bean Salsa

♥  My daughter Brittany’s fiancee Tyler,  first made this salsa at our house on one of their visits with us. They were going to Tyler’s family get together the next day and they asked him to bring it along. We were lucky not only to […]

Scott’s Guacamole

Scott’s Guacamole

♥ Our families grew up together in a very unique neighborhood where neighbours became good friends. Because our houses were on a court we eventually became the  ‘Court Family’. Everyone took turns hosting get togethers with food and fun activities being the centre of all events. […]

Rice Paper Wraps

Rice Paper Wraps

We are always looking for quick light appetizers or meals especially in the heat of the summer. Rice wraps comes in handy when we are entertaining and want to have something ready that is cool, crisp and elegant to enjoy with a glass (or two) […]