Smoked Almond Hummous with Fig Balsamic and Raisins
We all have our favourite go-to snacks, and in our house it is definitely hummous. Over the years I have been playing with this most versatile…
Caponata with Fennel and Pine Nuts
Flexible recipes are a busy cook’s dream. There is nothing better than a dip that can morph into a sauce, or a salad that becomes your…
First Fiesta Friday Anniversary, Part 1: Coconut Crab Dip with Plantain Chips
Welcome, come on in! No, don’t worry about taking your shoes off. I’ll grab your coat and you can put your plate over there. Oh, your…
Caribbean Guacamole
We’re allowed to change our minds, right? I hope we are, because today I am changing mine! Nine months ago when I first started blogging, I…
Warm Artichoke, Basil, and Olive Dip
Well, that Angie over at The Novice Gardener, she sure knows how to throw a party! I had so much fun last week at Fiesta Friday that…
Super Quick and Healthy Black Bean Dip
We are all leading increasingly busy lives, and time to cook good food often seems like a luxury! So, when somebody hands you a recipe that…
Bruschetta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Capers
It’s pronounced “bru-sketta”, not “bru-shetta”, my Italian friend informed me about a year ago. And so I learned that I had been mispronouncing this word all…
Roasted Garlic, Cambozola Cheese, and Tomato-Ginger Chutney Appetizer
OK, I’m guilty! Guilty of what, you may ask. Well, of feeding my dinner guests far too much and sending them home groaning that they are…
Fig and Olive Tapenade with Walnuts and Goat Cheese
I have a confession to make…I only just learned that I might like olives. I know, most of you are groaning and wondering, “What? How…
Middle Eastern Roasted Red Pepper Dip with Pomegranate and Walnuts
I have always been fascinated by Middle Eastern cuisine. There is something so utterly sensual about the combination of flavours. Think plates of briny olives, tangy…
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