Appetizers, Blog, Vegetarian
My mother-in-law, Florence, has made jars of salsa for me each year for closer to twenty years, until last year. Last year I decided it was time for me to start making my own, using her recipe. The main difference between Mom’s recipe and mine is that I...
Appetizers, Blog, Quick & Easy, Vegetarian
This is an usual combination that has a delightful flavour and texture! My friend Violet, who is both a vegan AND a gourmet chef, introduced me to this easy to make, beautiful looking and delicious appetizer. Easy to make, using store bought pesto and hummus, or take...
Appetizers, Blog, Dips, Quick & Easy, Vegetarian
A simple and tasty hummus made without tahini. Great with cut up pita, fresh veggies, crackers, etc. Ingredients for Hummus: 1 can (19 oz – 540 ml) chickpeas, drained 1/4 cup to 1/3 cup (60 – 80 ml) olive oil 1/4 cup (60 ml) tahini (optional) 3+ garlic...
Appetizers, Blog, Quick & Easy
Fast to prepare Garlic Artichoke Dip. Super easy appetizer recipe! Serve while still quite warm – it thickens fast as it cools. Double for large groups. Ingredients – 6 cloves of garlic, crushed 6 oz (185 ml) jar of artichoke hearts, drained and diced 1...
Appetizers, Blog, Quick & Easy
Simple to make. Good as a dip with tortilla chips or nachos. Ingredients – 2 avocados, peeled and mashed 1 tomato, diced 3 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tsp (10 ml) lemon juice 1/4 cup (60 ml) cilantro, chopped (optional) sea salt, to taste black pepper, to taste...
