Grilled Sesame Shishito Peppers are a fun, super simple and delicious appetizer or side dish. What is a Shishito Pepper? Originating in Asia, Shishito Peppers are small slender peppers with a glossy, bright green, wrinkled appearance. The pepper gets it name from the Japanese “shishi” (lion) because the tip of the pepper resembles a lion’sRead more
Classic Stuffed Mushrooms are a simple, yet delicious appetizer that takes hardly any work to make. Stuffed mushrooms are always a crowd pleaser, so they’re a great addition to any gathering or party. Because mushrooms taste delicious with just about anything, you can stuff them with just about anything, too. However, this classic version isRead more
These Mushroom Brie Puff Pastry Appetizers are so good, I promise they will be gone before they cool. Puff Pastry Tips Puff Pastry is layers of dough with butter between the layers. Always look for all butter puff pastry, which tastes much better, and can be used for both sweet and savory recipes. Always thawRead more
These Merlot Meatball Appetizers are a delicious and easy to make addition to any appetizer spread. Italian meatballs tossed in a tangy, Merlot glaze are sure to disappear fast. Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Wines. As always,all opinions are my own. Please enjoy wine responsibly. Cooking and Entertaining with WineRead more
Spring. It’s a celebration of everything fresh, light, and bright. So, I’m thinking, a spring wine & appetizer pairings gathering is a fun way to show off how wines can compliment the fresh new flavours of spring. In the spring and summer, we love looking to fresh, bright, white wines. Wines to go along withRead more
Cucumber Radish Crostini are the last in my spring appetizer series. I hope you’ve tried and enjoyed Cajun Crab Cakes, and Asparagus Puffs, my previous posts in this series. I decided to dedicate some time to the flavours of spring this year, because it’s a fleeting season here where we live, and in many otherRead more