Whipped Feta with Roasted Tomatoes
This is a perfect appetizer in any season. The flavour of the tomatoes improves with roasting and do take the time to press the Feta or the spread will be too briny.
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Appetizers
Bruschetta
Every family and region in Italy have their own best version of Bruschetta. Most familiar to us contains tomatoes, onion, basil, and garlic. Some areas in Italy serve it only with tomatoes, olive oil and garlic; while others serve it with cured meats.
Seafood Cocktail Spread
Seafood Cocktail Spread became popular with the Best of Bridge series – that became our go to books in the 1970’s and 80’s. That truly was Haute Cuisine. This is our adapted version and the spread really must be made with from scratch Cocktail Sauce.
Cocktail Sauce
A throw back to the 1960’s, Cocktail Sauce originated in Britain and soon became very popular. Homemade is better and a breeze to make.
Oysters and Champagne Mignonette
Some of the worlds best oysters come from the cold Atlantic waters, from Ireland to the North American coastline. Once a poor man’s food, oysters have become a delicacy served with Mignonette and various other condiments! Ireland is home to the Galway Oyster Festival, where …
Corn, Chorizo and Scallops
The depth of flavours in this dish are outstanding! Every summer it is a must made with the freshest corn, Spolumbo’s Chorizo and sweet sea scallops. Sometimes we serve it as an appetizer and other times; it is the meal following a green summer salad.
Grilled Clams with Lemon Butter
Definitely a summer meal! Manila clams are plump, sweet and can be eaten baked, grilled, steamed or sautéed. At least once a summer we grill them directly on the barbecue (grill grate) and while that is cooking, make a buttery lemon sauce; so dinner can …
Korean Beef Barbecue (Bulgogi)
This Korean Beef Barbecue is absolutely make again and again delicious. Simply put, it is seasoned beef and most often grilled, either on skewers or not; served with a side of rice and vegetables. For a light appetizer, place some beef and rice in a …
Greek Style Meatballs
The Greek flavors of lemon and oregano shine in these meatballs that almost always go with some of the other Greek staples; Hummus, Tzatziki, Greek Salad or olive oil tossed tomatoes.
Moules Mariniere and Cream
This very quintessential French dish of mussels, wine and cream is perfect served with crusty grilled banquette. Serves 2 as an entrée and 4 as an appetizer! France claims the wine and cream version, Belgium serves Moules Frites (with French Fries), Spain serves mussels in Paella, …