Appetizers

Shahi Toast Shooters

Shuchi Mittal shows us a variation of a sweet Indian dessert.

Veggie Frittata
Veggie Frittata

Try this recipe for a brunch or for the day after a party that you might go to in the future, cause this is perfect hangover food.

Kothimbir Vadi – Crispy Coriander Fritter

A crispy coriander fritter, this Kothimbir Vadi recipe is an indian delight.

Baked Pear and Spiced Lentil Salad

Alisha Randell makes a simple and tasty pear and lentil salad that will leave you feeling just right.

Eggplant & Lentil Fritters Recipe

Shuchi Mittal makes an easy, low-fat answer to veggie sliders.

Beet Feta Bruschetta Recipe
Perfect Appetizer – Beet and Feta Bruschetta

This beet and feta bruschetta recipe from Bowen Close is the perfect easy to make appetizer.

Broccoli Jalapeño Cheddar Fritters Recipe
Broccoli Jalapeño Cheddar Fritters

These jalapeño fritters are a healthier riff on the typical fried jalapeño poppers that have become a staple item on American bar menus.

Spaghetti Fritters Finger Food Recipe
Perfect Finger Food – Spaghetti Fritters

These pan fried spaghetti fritters are very simple to make, and taste absolutely delicious.

Humu’s Ahi Tartare

Humu’s, as the locals call the restaurant Humuhumunukunukuapua’a is famous for fresh fish.
This is one of Chef Lofaro’s personal favorites.

Quinoa Potato Cakes Recipe Indian
Delhi Street Food – Quinoa Potato Cakes

These healthy and delicious street food inspired quinoa potato cakes makes a great appetizer, snack or breakfast.

kale salad with almonds and apples
Spring Dreams – Kale, Apple, and Almond Salad

Wintery months can still be apt for a nice hearty salad – and kale fits the bill just fine. For a dinner party, this dish is perfect, as it can be prepped and made the night before.

Crispy za'atar shrimp
Crispy Za’atar Shrimp

Breaded shrimp made with gluten-free breadcrumbs and with flavours of the Middle East.

Pumpkin Celeriac Soup Recipe
Warming Winter Pumpkin Celeriac Soup

This soup is velvety smooth, comforting, and sweet – perfect for weeknight dinners and stormy afternoons.

Mushroom Garlic Soup Recipe
Garlic Mushroom Soup

Making this garlic mushroom soup will saturate your home with tantalizing smells of herbs, mushrooms and a hint of garlic.

King Prawn Croquettes – Mum’s recipe

A crispy and creamy Spanish appetizer: King Prawn Croquettes (my mum’s recipe!)

Beetroot Tartlets with Fennel Marinated Feta

A simple appetizer or elegant canape

Green Hummus

Enjoy a healthy and fresh green hummus.

Spanolatkes - Greek Twist Latkes Recipe
Spanolatkes – Greek Twist Latkes Recipe

These latkes have a delicious Greek twist – packed with feta, spinach, and topped with tzatziki.

Special Ceviche Recipe
Special Christmas Ceviche

Bring the spirit of Christmas in the south to the table with this ceviche made with sea bass, tomatoes, fresh cilantro and cashew nuts.

Latkes and Apple Sauce
Video Recipe – Potato Latkes and Apple Sauce from Chef Peter Barley

New York Chef Peter Barley and his daughter Emma Jean cooks potato latkes and apple sauce in Peter’s teaching kitchen in Long Island.

Roasted Fennel, Garlic & White Bean Crostini
Roasted Fennel, Garlic and White Bean Crostini

These crostini are not only delicious, but insanely healthy compared to most holiday party food.

Truffle, Quail Egg and Asparagus Bruschetta

An indulgent, swoon-worthy appetizer from Christina Soong-Kroeger.

Rum, Maple and Pecan Topped Brie
Rum, Maple and Pecan Topped Brie

A Folly Cove Rum-inspired brie topped with maple syrup, pecans and brown sugar. A sweet, savory appetizer with a kick.

Baked Ricotta and Filo with Mushrooms
Baked Ricotta with Mushrooms, Parmesan and Basil

You can bake ricotta just as it is, but adding extra flavours like feta or parmesan, makes it taste even better.

Spice and Cream Chicken Stew

A warm, spicy and creamy chicken stew to drive the winter chills away.

Late Fall Harvest Salad with Baby Arugula, Shaved Fennel, Persimmon, and Pear

This late fall harvest salad, featuring arugula, shaved fennel, persimmon, and pear is perfect way to lighten up during the holidays.

Marinated porcini
School of Tapas: Marinated Mushrooms on Toast

Marinated porcini mushrooms in a escabeche of tomato, onion, olive oil, vinegar and spices, served on toast.

Fried Halloumi Recipe
Fried Halloumi Cheese with Lemon and Caper Vinaigrette

A delectable appetizer featuring salty, fried halloumi cheese with a citrus and caper vinaigrette.

Kala Chana Salad – Black Chickpea Salad

Black chickpea salad is an easy low calorie, oil free vegan salad. It is a super simple and easy salad with a tinge of spice.

Indian Spiced Chicken Meatballs

These meatballs are crunchy and rustic looking on the outside, but incredibly soft on the inside, with lovely mint and coriander flavors.

Vegetarian Stuffed Grape Leaves

Nancy Lopez-McHugh with a delicious Middle Eastern treat for your next meze platter.

Jerusalem Artichoke Soup
Jerusalem Artichoke Soup with Bacon and Chives

This soup is pure New Nordic Cuisine. It is seasonal and relies on almost all local ingredients.

Carne en Palito
Latin American Street Food – Carne en Palito

Carne en palito mixes tender beef strips with the fruity aroma of oranges, the sharpness of garlic and the smoky texture of achiote.

Pesto Grilled Cheese
Spicy Pesto Grilled Cheese

Amp-up your beloved grilled cheese with a few more ingredients to take the sandwich from juvenile to extraordinary.

Ricotta Pancakes with Banana Syrup
Ricotta Pancakes with Banana Pecan Syrup

Light fluffy pancakes dotted with rich creamy ricotta cheese topped with a warm banana and pecan syrup. Yes. This is what heaven tastes like.

Indian Eggplant Sliders

Shuchi Mittal with an Indian street-food twist to the classic sliders.

Zucchini Pancake
Zucchini Pancakes

A combination of zucchini and buckwheat make these a delicious appetizer.

Masala Pumpkin Seed Mix
Masala Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

These spiced pumpkin seeds are great as a snack or sprinkled on salads, soups, tacos and yogurt.

Salmon Tandoori Recipe
Tandoori Salmon

A delicious Tandoori preparation using salmon for a great Indian appetizer.

Autumn Pumpkin Recipe
Creamy Parmesan Roasted Mini Pumpkins

This delicious autumn dish takes a while to prepare, but it is definitely worth the wait.

Avocado Chicken Salad

Ann Low with an easy, healthy and quick salad that everyone will love. By Ann…

Castilian garlic soup
School of Tapas: Garlic Soup Shots

There’s no garlicky fierceness in these very Spanish garlic soup shots, only delicious mellowness.

Pumpkin and porcini mini basket
Pumpkin and Porcini Mini Baskets

Celebrate fall with these tasty mini baskets filled with creamy pumpkin and porcini mushrooms.

Tarte A La Tomate Recipe
Video Recipe – Tarte á la Tomate

A video recipe for a delicious French gourmet version of pizza. The Tarte á la Tomate.

Stuffed Avocado Poached Egg
Stuffed Mexican Avocado and Poached Egg

This amazing brunch or breakfast recipe, has a Mexican flare to it with salsa stuffed grilled avocados with a crispy breadcrumbed coating.

Roasted Grapes and Goat’s Cheese Bruschetta

Autumn is here with this comforting snack or appetiser, crunchy bread, soft melting cheese and warm juicy grapes.

cream of tomato soup
Cream of Tomato Soup Recipe

This cream of tomato soup is a deliciously thick soup made from tomatoes, cream, pepper, onion and garlic.

Zucchini & Tomato Gratin
Zucchini and Tomato Gratin

This healthy rendition of a gratin, is devoid of cream or butter, solely featuring the veggies with a small amount of cheese.

Ven Pongal South Indian Breakfast
Ven Pongal South Indian Breakfast

Ven Pongal is a hearty breakfast from Southern India that is sure to get your day started right.

Baked Tomato-Pesto Eggplant Stack

This recipe is extremely easy. You can substitute the tomato pesto with any other pasta sauce that you like.

Fried Lentil Dumplings
Vada – Fried Lentil Savory Dumplings

These savory little fried dumplings from Suchitra Vaidyaram are absolutely delicious.

Sweet Steamed Dumplings
Steamed Sweet Dumplings

These dumplings are super addictive and require no fancy ingredients.

A Fun Way to Serve Pasta: Baked in a Tomato

Kim Hamill with a lovely and creative way to serve pasta.

Sweet Corn Empanadas
Sweet Corn and Chilli Cheese Empanadas

These Latin American snacks are tasty small morsels that can be stuffed with a variety of fillings, be it vegetarian or a meaty feast.

Saffron Aioli with Heirloom Tomatoes and Pine Nuts

A beautiful golden aioli, fragrant with saffron, lemon, and garlic, is the star of this simple appetizer.

Fall Salad with Slow Roasted Vegetables

Slow roasted vegetables served with a tangy salad – the perfect start to Fall.

Fried Cheese and Arugula Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Bryan Picard serves up a fresh arugula salad for lunch today.

BLT Tartlets
BLT Bacon Jam Tartlets

These tartlets with gorgeous heirloom tomatoes, bacon jam, and basil are a delicious play on the classic BLT sandwich.

Baby Risotto balls
Tiny Bacon Arancini with Tonnato Sauce

When the weather starts to cool down and you need a delicious snack try these delicious Baby Rice Balls.