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.
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Appetizers
Shrimp and Guacamole Dip
Whether making Shrimp and Guacamole for 1 or a group this is a beautiful summer appetizer or meal. Serve with tortilla chips.
Asian Style Meatballs with Dipping Sauces
These meatballs are very versatile, similar tasting to a dumpling. We use them as part of an appetizer tray with dipping sauces or add them to a bowl of soup, Rice Noodles, Vermicelli, or over rice with steamed vegetables.
Rotel Tex Mex
Rotel Mexican Style Tomatoes date back to the 1940’s. Available now in various spice levels, the original recipe with zesty green chilies and spices does heat up a dish. Rotel Tomatoes are not the same as salsa, and became a famous addition to queso.
Comox Camembert
The Comox Valley is pretty as a picture, encompassing the city of Courtney and town of Como – all of 8 minutes away from one another on then east coast of Vancouver Island. Courtney and Comox won’t be hidden gems forever…….views, activities, and locally crafted …
Clam Dip
Quintessential for a 1950’s cocktail party – a recipe for Clam Dip aired on the Kraft Music Hall Show, and canned clams sold out within 24 hours in New York City! This dip is rich and perfectly matched to Ripple Potato Chips………An American Classic!
Caprese Antipasto
We love Caprese Salad, so what could be better than an antipasto tray with those incredible ingredients, alongside olives, prosciutto, roasted peppers, and a really good finishing olive oil. These are the smaller bottles of olive oil, and much higher priced that are meant to …
Fresh Mozzarella
There are several kinds of Mozzarella, from fresh to smoked, and Bocconcini to Mozzarella di Bufala. Fresh and di Bufala are sold in containers or bags with water or whey. Fresh Mozzarella Mozzarella balls are sold about the size of oranges while Bocconcini is about the size …
Queso Fundido
Get the chips and when this comes out the the oven; dig in! Mexican Chorizo has a bit of heat, and it looks more like ground meat compared to the Spanish version, which is like a hard dry cured sausage. Lots of gooey cheese and …
Cheesy Baguette Pizza’s
These cheesy style pizza’s on baguettes are perfect with a salad for lunch or a snack when all the kids are over. Do try the Mornay Sauce before you rule it out and head for Rao’s Traditional Pizza Sauce. Or make both and have a …