Crab and Artichoke Dip

Crab and Artichoke Dip

Scoops of rich tomato sauce and creamy cream cheese with crab and marinated artichokes elevate this dip to company standards. Easy to make and very, very good.

Halloumi Cheese with Lemon

Halloumi Cheese with Lemon

I’ve been making this appetizer for years. It’s really good before a Greek meal or as part of the Maze platter.

Saganaki – Greek Fried Cheese

Saganaki – Greek Fried Cheese

Saganaki îs a perfect hot weather snack. It can be any number of small dishes prepared in a small frying pan, but most common is fried cheese, served with a spritz of lemon. It’s also flambeed after being fried in many Greek restaurants for a 

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus is incredibly easy to make, regardless of whether you roast the peppers yourself or use purchased ones. This dip is smoky and creamy. It can be served as part of a Greek Meze platter with pitas, Tzatziki, Bruschetta, Saganaki, Halloumi Cheese 

Warm Figs with English Potted Blue Cheese and Westphalia Ham

Warm Figs with English Potted Blue Cheese and Westphalia Ham

Fresh Figs are a true delight, so when you see them buy a few. They are very seasonal and don’t travel well, and are ripe for only a few weeks. English Potted Blue Cheese is usually a very strong cheese, and a little goes a 

Crab Melts

Crab Melts

This retro appetizer is a fun throwback to the 70’s! It’s versatile enough that you can amp up the spices or not……….add more veggies……….or not, change up the cheese……….or not. Crab Melts, AKA: Crabbie’s, Crab Bites or Crab Canape’s are a South Carolina Lowcountry staple; 

Carne Asada for Tacos

Carne Asada for Tacos

Carne Asada simply means grilled meat. Layered on a corn tortilla, with the freshest of toppings. San Diego is given credit for thinking of piling Carne Asada on French Fries, with the usual Mexican style toppings – Pico de Gallo, Guacamole, Grated Cheese/Cojita, Jalapeño Crema, 

Rosti

Rosti

Quite simple, Rosti are twice cooked potato pancakes, made from pre-made potatoes. Instead of baking, cooling and then grating the potato, we deferred to our favourite dehydrated hash browns, Golden Grill Hash Brown Potatoes. Rosti, a Swiss dish was usually eaten at breakfast, but it 

Sautéed Zucchini and Tomatoes

Sautéed Zucchini and Tomatoes

With the markets overflowing with produce and a neighbour with a generous crop, zucchini and tomatoes become regulars at our table.

Slow Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Parmesan Toast

Slow Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Parmesan Toast

Fresh cherry tomatoes from the Farmer’s Market slow roasted bring out the sweetness; emphasizing why tomatoes really are a fruit. Serve at room temperature with grilled Parmesan Toast.