PSA: who needs breadcrumbs when you can use flavoured potato chips?! This classic appetizer gets some extra crunch and flavor by using dill pickle potato chips as the coating.
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You heard right: TRUFFLE HUMMUS. This is a game changer.
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Here’s a quick and easy appetizer idea for your next gathering. As the name suggests, it only requires 4 ingredients and some metal or wooden skewers.
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These are unreal! The sweetness of the honey and the saltiness of the miso are a match made in heaven. These take a little while to cook to ensure that they are fall-off-the-bone tender but they are really easy! 100% worth the wait.
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You can serve these up as an appetizer or as a main beside a classic Greek salad. This was a staple in my house growing up (even though I am not Greek). These freeze really well too!
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his recipe is a modern take on traditional Japanese cuisine that combines the sweet and saltiness of teriyaki sauce that is balanced with the umami flavours of mushrooms and sesame.
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I was inspired to make this by one of my favourite dishes at a restaurant here in Calgary called 10 Foot Henry. This is a beautiful and fresh appetizer that is great for entertaining.
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Don’t be scared of making sushi! It’s not as hard as it looks. Special equipment in the form of a bamboo mat is needle though.
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These are a great healthy lunch option that you can take to work with you. If you aren’t vegan feel free to add roasted chicken or steamed shrimp to amp up the protein.
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Get some protein in ya with this simple, amped up edamame recipe.
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This is a great low carb appetizer. If you are eating this for lunch I would suggest to make this into tuna boats instead of cups – slice a cucumber in half lengthwise and then hollow out the insides before stuffing.
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Having a hard time coming up with appetizer ideas for your next get together? Mix it up with a few of these simple crostini ideas.
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This is a great weeknight meal that can be on the table in 15 minutes! It packs some serious flavour and heat. I recommend to eat this over some rice or to get a nice crusty loaf of bread to soak up the extra sauce. Simple, healthy and delicious!
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I made this recipe with the Super Bowl in mind. What screams Super Bowl more than chilli? Throw some cheese and tater tots on top and I’m in heaven.
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Mouhammara is a roasted red pepper dip that can be found in multiple countries in the Middle East. It’s spicy and nutty from the walnuts. It’s great as a dip but can also be used as a spread on sandwiches.
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This is an impressive party appetizer that is a sure fire hit. If you are making these be sure they are the very last thing on your list since they do not keep well after frying. I would suggest to even fry these in front of your guests because that is the most fun part. The wontons expand and contort immediately in the oil and are quite beautiful. The fresher the better!
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This is a classic dip from Arabic origin, made mostly of roasted eggplant. Sometimes it is made with mayo for extra creaminess but I wanted to keep this plant-based so I used a vegan mayo instead.
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Hummus and veggies - the snack option on almost every healthy eating post out there. We get it. BORING. Time to switch it up a little by substituting some of those chickpeas for edamame beans.
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Wontons, dumplings, jiaozi, potstickers, whatever you want to call em’, I dig it. I learned this recipe years ago from a friend who had returned from a trip to Japan.
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Grocery store salsas are just not the same. The key here is using the ripest freshest tomatoes. I used some on the vine tomatoes that I deseeded to avoid a watery mess of a salsa.
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