Category Archives: Appetizers and Starters

ROSEMARY RAISIN WALNUT CRISPS

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You’ll never buy crackers again once you’ve made these ROSEMARY RAISIN WALNUT CRISPS.    These crackers are  inexpensive and  incredibly easy to make.   They are wonderful with a selection of cheeses or pate.  They would also make an amazing food gift.  … Continue reading

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TUNA TAPENADE … so good you can’t stop eating it

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This recipe for tuna tapenade is a classic Mediterranean combination of tuna, olives, lemon zest plus a few other magic ingredients.  It is so good you will find you just can’t stop eating it.  Serve it to your friends and … Continue reading

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OLIVE TAPANADE … a million dollar recipe. It’s that good.

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OLIVE SPREAD WITH WALNUTS I call this a million dollar recipe.  It’s that good.  This is a type of tapenade that combines all the lush and lovely flavours we associate with Provence.  There’s olives, garlic, fresh herbs like thyme, oregano … Continue reading

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SPICY MIXED NUTS …a make ahead food gift

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  SPICY NUTS This is an excellent recipe to make as a hostess gift, or to just have on hand to serve with a glass of wine when company pops in.   This is kind of recipe non-bakers like to … Continue reading

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CROSTINI TOSCANE … an Italian chicken liver pate

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This summer I reached one of those milestone birthdays.   I was far from home and my husband and I celebrated my birthday with our Toronto family.   They made it a joyful time and I will be forever grateful for … Continue reading

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BEEF KEFTEDES .. a delectable Greek appetizer

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Keftesdes , delicious little Greek “fritters” can be made with lamb or beef, zucchini, tomatoes or chickpeas.  They are “can’t stop eating them” starters.      So many wonderful fresh vegetables are available that dinner tonight will be heavily weighted on the … Continue reading

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BABY DUTCH BABIES

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Petite Dutch babies are a delicate, delicious close relative of popovers.  This recipe cradles a savory filling of cream cheese and chutney in the crisp, tender popover.  Serve them warm or at room temperature.    They may look a little lop-sided … Continue reading

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SOPPRESSATA AND CHEESE IN PUFF PASTRY

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This starter is so delicious, so easy to make, I can’t rave about enough. If you want a starter that will WOW the crowd this is the one.  It has just three main ingredients.  It goes together quicker than you … Continue reading

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AVOCADO PIQUANT

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PIQUANT AVOCADOS Preparation time:  10 minutes, serves 4 2 ripe avocados 6 Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced 1 tbsp capers preserved in salt, rinsed and drained 2-3 canned anchovy fillets, drained and chopped generous 1/3 cup olive oil juice of … Continue reading

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PICKLED CARROTS WITH MINT

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I’m always looking for appetizers that will keep guests satisfied, not to mention occupied, before the main event.   The trick is finding taste-tempting starters that are light and full of flavour .  This recipe takes just 5 minutes to make, … Continue reading

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