Appetizers

Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

These cauliflower bites have all of the sparky taste of their chicken wing cousins but are a healthier and simpler alternative. I cooked them up on a cast iron pan on the BBQ, but you can also bake them in a 400 degree oven. Ingredients […]

Tandoori Chicken Spirals

Tandoori Chicken Spirals

Tortillas spirals are such an easy way to make interesting appetizers and snacks. There are many ways of making them and there have been certain ones that we keep going back to. We have some exciting times ahead this summer as our son is preparing […]

Tuscan Shrimp on the Barbie

Tuscan Shrimp on the Barbie

When the temperatures start to rise, we really like to step up the use of our barbecue. With that in mind we come up with meals that are simple, quick and delicious. A recent addition to our outdoor cooking has been the cast iron frying […]

Caesar Gazpacho

Caesar Gazpacho

We have been lucky enough to enjoy the luxury of being exposed to cottage life.  We have spent many years enjoying a summer weekend or two at my sister in law Susan’s  incredible family cottage. Lots of great memories of fun in the sun (or […]

Hummus

Hummus

Who doesn’t love hummus? We can always find a container or two tucked away in the fridge for when we are looking for quick snack or appetizer. Hummus is  such a versatile, healthy food that is also inexpensive. As other things that I love to […]

Chicken Nachos with Fire Roasted Tomato Salsa

Chicken Nachos with Fire Roasted Tomato Salsa

For a small or large crowd, Nachos are always a big hit. What’s great about this dish that you don’t need a recipe to follow, the ingredients just need to be layered. What you choose to put in it can be varied and adapted to […]

Baked Brie

Baked Brie

Such a creamy, smooth and versatile wheel of a cheese! They have long expiry dates so I try to have at least one in my fridge. Makes for a great weekend appetizer or when family and friends drop by. Maple Brie 1 (16-ounce) wheel of […]

Bits & Bites

Bits & Bites

Recipe This recipe makes a large batch and has a nice kick to it thanks to healthy dose of Worcestershire sauce. 9 cups of any combination of Chex cereal 2 cups mini pretzels 1 1/2  cup Cheerios 1 1/2 cup peanuts 1/2 cup melted hot […]