Category: Appetizers

Beefsteak Tomato Confit

Beefsteak Tomato Confit

Even though “Confit” means slow cooked, these tomatoes can slow marinate for hours on the counter. Generally we marinate for about 4 hours. Ripe Beefsteak tomatoes work best, compared to Cherry or Grape.

Roasted Cauliflower and Carrot Soup

Roasted Cauliflower and Carrot Soup

Even though there is no dairy, this soup is creamy and comforting on a snowy day. We love to serve soup before dinner, especially if it is a lighter meal or for lunch. Find the teacups or small bowls and put them to use.

White Bean (Cannellini) Hummus

White Bean (Cannellini) Hummus

This White Bean Hummus is similar to Chickpea Hummus – but not quite. Cannellini Beans have a milder and creamier consistency. Dress the Hummus with anything and everything you have on hand. We love Slow Roasted Tomatoes along with avocado, cucumber, parsley, red onion, and…

Christmas Charcuterie

Christmas Charcuterie

Add a bright card to the table with any Carb counts that you have for dips, crackers and condiments. and we always check for allergies with our guests before they arrive.

Carrot Coconut Ginger Soup

Carrot Coconut Ginger Soup

It is always nice to entertain during the Christmas Season, and we love serving little tastes of a nice hot soup. The soy sauce adds a bit of Unami and the fresh ginger adds the depth. Extra coconut milk freezes really well.

Burrata with Harissa Oil, Lemon and Crispy Artichokes

Burrata with Harissa Oil, Lemon and Crispy Artichokes

This magnificent appetizer takes mere minutes to make and is elegant and definitely company worthy. Harissa Paste, fresh lemons and drained marinated artichokes turn creamy Burrata into an event.

Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip

Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip

Most often, well pretty much always we use fresh Jalapeños. This dip is better with pickled sliced Jalapeños. Heat the dip and use taco chips to gather some of the spices, gooey dip or use as a condiment on Tostados or Tacos. Easy enough to…

Herb Labneh

Herb Labneh

Labneh is a Middle Eastern cheese made from strained Greek yogurt. Generally, it has the consistency of creamed cheese and can be used as a dip on Mezzo Platters or dotted on pizza and salads. The longer you strain the yogurt, the thicker the Labneh…

Asparagus Salsa Soup

Asparagus Salsa Soup

This quick and very flavourful soup has been a long-time family favourite. Don’t let the color throw you off! The salsa you use will determine the heat intensity of the soup. Mild salsa for a gentler palate and medium/hot for others.

Cedar Creek Estate Winery, Kelowna, British Columbia

Cedar Creek Estate Winery, Kelowna, British Columbia

Cedar Creek Estate Wineries is one of the original 8 wineries in B.C., founded in 1987. The Fitzpatrick Family managed the Winery until 2014 when it was purchased by the VMF Estates Group (von Manuel Family), owners of Mission Hill Family Estate Winery.