Category: Entertaining

Beef Crostini’s with Artichoke Puree

Beef Crostini’s with Artichoke Puree

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

New Orleans Barbecue Shrimp

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…

Chili Con Carne

Chili Con Carne

Chili Con Carne means “Meat with Beans” in Spanish, and “Spicy Beef Stew” in Mexican. (Although most likely more Southern States than Mexican.) “Chili” for short, was and still is a staple meal in many homes and on game days. Serve with any toppings you…

Cheese Fondue

Cheese Fondue

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…

Shrimp, Cocktail Sauce and Cream Cheese Block

Shrimp, Cocktail Sauce and Cream Cheese Block

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!

Pear and Prosciutto Flatbread

Pear and Prosciutto Flatbread

Whether you make your own pizza dough, buy Artisan Flatbread or Naan Bread; pears and prosciutto go so well together. Add a mild, smooth and silky cheese like Fontina and you have a fantastic appetizer or meal!

Asian Chicken/Turkey Lettuce Wraps

Asian Chicken/Turkey Lettuce Wraps

Butter lettuce is our favourite lettuce for these wraps. Sweet and mild, Butter lettuce is sold with the roots still attached to preserve freshness. Quick and delicious, this dish comes together in minutes. Flavourful and light for a hot day.

JoBert’s White Wine Spritzer

JoBert’s White Wine Spritzer

So very refreshing on a hot day. The best spritzers are served super cold. Some of us like ice in the glass and others don’t. Regardless, use cold white wine and carbonated water (club soda or soda stream). Generally, mix 3 parts wine to 1…

Loaded Nachos

Loaded Nachos

Nachos were created in 1943, in Northern Mexico, by “El Nacho” Anaya; the maitre de of the Victory Club Restaurant. The Club was closed when some hungry ladies arrived after shopping. So, “El Nacho” made a snack with the only thing left in the kitchen…

Moules Mariniere and Cream

Moules Mariniere and Cream

This very quintessential French dish of mussels, wine and cream is perfect served with crusty grilled baguette. Serves 2 as an entree and 4 as an appetizer. France claims the wine and cream version, Belgium serves Moulds Frites (with Fresh Fries), Spain serves them up…