Spicy shrimp, full of Frank’s Hot Sauce makes for a great light appetizer in lettuce cups or put them in corn tortillas for a meal.  “Buffalo” style sauce or seasonings first originated in Buffalo, New York when a family operated “Anchor Bar” received a lot of…

Enchiladas are stuffed corn tortillas covered in a sauce. This dip is perfect for leftover turkey or chicken, especially the drier pieces. With the exception of the tortillas, we bake everything together and then dip the chips. Easily spiced up with your favourite hot sauce…

Some of the world’s best oysters come from the cold Atlantic waters, from Ireland to the North American coastline.  Once a poor man’s food, oysters have become a delicacy served with a Mignonette and various other condiments!  Ireland is home of the Galway Oyster Festival, where the…

Seafood Cocktail Spread became popular with the Best of Bridge series – that became our go to cookbooks in the 70’s and 80’s. That truly was Haute Cuisine. This is our adapted version and the spread really must be made with “from scratch Cocktail Sauce“.

Crostini’s are perfect for a cocktail party, but really welcome at any meal. Crostini (little crusts or little toasts) are usually slices of toasted or grilled white baguette. Sometimes, we pile them with Beef Tenderloin and an Artichoke Puree for a heartier appetizer or light…

New Orleans Barbecue Shrimp gets its name from the smoky flavour the shrimp take on after being cooked in Worcestershire sauce and has very little to do with the barbecue. This recipe can be as simple as cooking the shrimp with butter and Worcestershire sauce…

Apres ski? Winter and fondues just seem to go together. This is our favourite Cheese Fondue with blends of Gruyere, Emmenthal and white wine. We love to serve Cheese Fondue and a Fondue with Broth together. Everyone can cook the vegetables and beef as much…

The only thing better than Shrimp and Cocktail Sauce is the addition of Philadelphia Cream Cheese. The perfect appetizer for a crowd or just the family! Homemade cocktail sauce is far better than anything purchased; make it as tangy as you want!

Slow Roasted Tomatoes might look at bit dry or the skins a bit tough but when you bite into one, the flavour is intensified, it’s a bit cartelized and sweet. The longer the tomatoes roast, there the intense the flavour is. Easy to make and…

Cauliflower roasted and blended into soup with Coconut Milk and Red Thai Curry paste is brilliant! Make half or a full batch, depending on the crowd and how much cauliflower you have kicking around. This is half a batch, perfect for the other half of…