This dish is so easy to make and so delicious! It’s a movie night snack or a fancy dinner snack. And all you need are a few pantry essentials. Enjoy!

Chunky, golden, and wildly addictive. This French Onion Dip starts with slow-cooked onions in butter and olive oil until deeply caramelized, then folded into a creamy mix of sour cream, mayo, and a splash of lemon. Rich, tangy, and perfectly salty—serve with chips, crostini, or anything that needs a little extra love.

My tip for a fantastic go-to appetizer: stock your bar with a bottle of Pernod, your freezer with shrimp, and learn this lovely recipe by heart.

Simple and delicious, and so easy to make.

Delicious empanadas with chicken and apple and a pastry so delicate, it melts in your mouth.

Our rendition of an old family favourite that ordinarily called for sour cream and canned mushrooms is done here with porcini mushrooms, whipping cream, Marsala wine and a fancy tart cutter. Perfect for any affair.

Lacy Cheese Crisps with Asiago bring a delightful crunch to your snacking experience! These golden, delicate crisps are made with rich, sharp Asiago cheese, baked to perfection for a satisfyingly crispy texture. Perfect for pairing with your favourite dips, soups, or salads, they add a burst of cheesy flavour that elevates any dish.

I take the time to write little love notes for my daughter’s lunchbox, or drop in at her school unannounced, and I always look for ways to make her friends feel special.

I created this recipe for homemade potato chips and on a day when she had friends over for a playdate, I served them with ketchup. I watched and listened while these little friends dipped and double dipped, giggled, munched, and had the cutest, most interesting conversation over this simple bowl of homemade potato chips. Something so simple made special.

A back lane dinner invitation and a promise to bring something nice brought me to a neighbourhood grocery store looking for ideas. “I’m looking for an appetizer that will make a great first impression,” I said. “Figs, goat cheese, basil, prosciutto, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar” was the reply. My neighbours never forgot the figs. Here, with figs out of season, we switched them up with pears.

Halibut, shrimp and crab combined with lemongrass, ginger and cilantro served with an Asian inspired dip that delivers a stunning twist on taste. This delicious starter transforms any dinner party into a classic event and like all things classic, long remembered.

Some years ago, my neighbours brought these tasty drumettes to a Christmas brunch and they were irresistible! I have since made them many times; the savoury sweet balance of soy sauce, vinegar and sugar transforms simple into spectacular! —Mari

A lovely salad combination which offers the perfect blend of flavours. The smokiness of the trout plays against the tart apple and honey apple cider vinaigrette. It’s a nice starter and perfect with a glass of buttery chardonnay.