When December rolls around I start thinking about holiday food. Specifically, my favourite recipes from my restaurant days; one of those is a Potato Galette. This recipe, inspired by the potato latke, can be served as an appetizer, for brunch, lunch or dinner. Enjoy! Potato Galette Smoked Salmon Salad (makes four servings) What you’ll need:…
Finger Foods
Fried Cauliflower with Vegan Creamy Dipping Sauce
A simple and delicious appetizer, these fried cauliflower are perfect for kids, mom and dad and even those friends who pop in at the last minute. Enjoy! Fried Cauliflower with Vegan Creamy Dipping Sauce (makes about 4 cups (1L)) What you’ll need: Paper towel or dish towel lined bowl 4 cups (1L) avocado oil ¼…
Vegan Cauliflower Tacos with Fresh Tortillas
Taco restaurants are popping up as quickly as coffee shops and sushi restaurants and for good reason; the food is awesome, the ingredients are inexpensive and restaurants can make a killing serving them to you. But you don’t have to go very far to eat fresh tacos; in fact you don’t have to leave your…
Fresh Tortillas
I recall that moment I was introduced to homemade tortillas. It was up there with the birth of my children. Ok, ok…maybe not that high up, but it WAS a very good day ☺ I couldn’t believe how easy and fun they were to make! Fresh Tortillas (makes about 8 tortillas) What you’ll need: Tortilla…
Warm Pesto Marinated Olives
Whether coming to my home as a dinner guest or a student for a cooking class, you are always greeted with small bite-size foods with huge flavour! These Warm Pesto Marinated Olives are one of my favorites and my guests love them too! Warm Pesto Marinated Olives (makes 2 cups (500 mL)) What you’ll need:…
Summer Peach and Plum ‘Fruit Roll Ups’
This version of fruit ‘leather’ or ‘roll-ups’ are for kids and adults alike and is the perfect go-to for those long hikes, camping trips or school lunches. This recipe is simple and requires just a little patience. Enjoy! Summer Peach and Plum ‘Fruit Roll Ups’ (makes about 15 roll ups) What you’ll need: Parchment paper…
Lump Crab Cakes
Crab cakes are the perfect summertime lunch or dinner treat. Whether served on a salad of summertime greens or as an appetizer, these will impress your guests! Lump Crab Cakes (Makes five cakes) What you’ll need: 2 cups (500 mL) lump crab 1 egg 1/4 cup (60 mL) Dijon mustard ¼ cup (60 mL) toasted…
Salt and Vinegar Cauli-Tots
Fried or baked, these snacks are filling and satisfy all potato chip cravings. Salt and Vinegar Cauli-Tots (Makes approx. 12-15 Tots) WHAT YOU’LL NEED: 3 cups (750 mL) canola or sunflower oil 1 cup (250 mL) finely grated Russet potato 1 cup (250 mL) finely grated cauliflower ¼ cup (50 mL) finely chopped leeks ¾…