Appetizers
Roasted Tomato Burrata Plate with Basil Pesto & Balsamic Glaze
Sweet roasted cherry tomatoes, creamy burrata, fresh basil pesto, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze come together in this cozy, crowd-pleasing appetizer that feels effortlessly elevated. Perfect for entertaining, wine nights, or a beautiful starter to share with friends.
Quick Basil Pesto
A simple, vibrant homemade basil pesto that comes together in minutes. Use it on the Roasted Tomato Burrata Plate, toss it through pasta, spread it on sandwiches, or freeze a batch for later. Once you make it yourself, you'll always want a jar on hand.
Coconut Rice Paper Tiger Prawn Scoops
Coconut prawn scoops loaded with juicy prawns, crunchy cabbage slaw, and drizzled with spicy sriracha mayo and sweet balsamic glaze. The perfect mix of crispy, fresh, creamy, and bold in every bite. A fun appetizer or light dinner that looks just as good as it tastes.
Goat Cheese–Stuffed Jalapeños Wrapped in Bacon
A perfect balance of spicy, creamy, and smoky. Sweet, salty bacon hugs a rich, tangy cheese filling for a party-ready appetizer that disappears fast.
Classic Loaded Potato Skins
Crispy baked potato skins brushed with garlic butter, then loaded with melted cheddar and smoky bacon and finished with cool sour cream and fresh green onions. A classic party appetizer that's always a crowd-pleaser.
Baked Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Parmesan Toast
Succulent shrimp bathed in zesty lemon, rich garlic, and buttery herb goodness, baked in a casserole dish — bright, bold flavor that's effortlessly elegant. Served with golden Parmesan garlic toast for dipping.
Crispy Garlic Parmesan & Parsley Fries
Golden, crispy fries tossed in olive oil, garlic, Parmesan, and fresh parsley — the perfect side dish or snack. Oven-baked for convenience, or air-fried for extra crunch.
Smoky Chipotle Fry Sauce
A bold, smoky, creamy dipping sauce with chipotle heat, fresh lime, and a hint of maple — the perfect companion to crispy fries, onion rings, or anything that deserves a serious upgrade.
Easy Homemade Peanut Butter
Skip the store-bought jars and make your own creamy peanut butter at home with just one ingredient. All you need is a mini food processor, a little patience, and a few minutes of blending. Whether you like it smooth or crunchy, this homemade peanut butter is rich, fresh, and surprisingly easy to make.
Spicy Mayo Dipping Sauce
A creamy, spicy dipping sauce that comes together in minutes. Perfect for lettuce wraps, fries, spring rolls, sushi, burgers, and so much more. Make it as mild or as fiery as you like.
Easy Make-Ahead Creamy Hummus
Silky-smooth, deeply flavourful hummus that gets even better overnight. Blended in minutes and dressed up with olive oil, paprika, and fresh parsley — it looks like you spent all day on it.
Homemade Tzatziki
A cool, creamy Greek dip that comes together in minutes but tastes like you spent hours on it. Perfect with pita bread, fresh veggies, grilled meats, or as part of a mezze board — and it keeps beautifully in the fridge for a couple of days.
Smoked Salmon Dip
A creamy, flavourful dip that's perfect for entertaining or a casual snack. Smooth cream cheese, tangy sour cream, and a touch of lemon brighten the smoky salmon, while dill and capers add a fresh, herby pop. Serve chilled with fresh vegetables, crackers, or your favourite crostini.
Fig & Goat Cheese Crostini with Honey & Balsamic
Sweet figs, tangy goat cheese, a warm honey-balsamic drizzle, and fresh pea shoots — all on a perfectly toasted crostini. Elegant, effortless, and absolutely stunning on a platter.
Goat Cheese Crostini with Salsa, Pesto & Balsamic Glaze
A simple, flavour-packed appetizer that's fresh, tangy, and a little indulgent. Creamy goat cheese on lightly toasted crostini gets topped with organic salsa and a hint of pesto, finished with balsamic glaze and fresh basil. Looks gourmet, comes together in minutes.
Baked Jalapeño Cheddar Crab Dip
A warm and creamy crab dip with sharp cheddar and jalapeños, baked until bubbling and golden. Serve with crackers, toasted baguette slices, tortilla chips, or fresh vegetables.
Dill Pickle Chip Dip
If you're a dill pickle lover, this dip is for you. Creamy, tangy, and packed with pickle flavour, it's perfect for potato chips, crackers, and fresh vegetables. It's quick to make and always one of the first things to disappear at a gathering.
Fresh Mango Salsa
This fresh mango salsa is sweet, zesty, and bursting with flavour. It's delicious with tacos, grilled fish, chicken, tortilla chips, or simply enjoyed by the spoonful.
Easy Soft Flour Tortillas
These homemade flour tortillas are soft, flexible, and surprisingly easy to make. Once you try them fresh from the skillet, it's hard to go back to store-bought.
Crispy Crab Cakes with Lemon Herb Aioli
Golden and crispy on the outside, tender and packed with real lump crab on the inside. Seasoned just right and served with a bright lemon herb aioli — these are the kind of appetizer that disappears from the platter in minutes.
Chilli Garlic Prawns with Sesame & Green Onion
Bold, sticky, and packed with heat — these chilli garlic prawns are ready in under 15 minutes and taste like something from your favourite restaurant. Finished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onion, they're equally at home on a sharing platter or over a bowl of steamed rice.
Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Juicy prawns brushed in rich garlic butter, kissed by the grill, and finished with cracked pepper and a touch of sea salt. Add chili flakes for a gentle heat and fresh parsley for brightness — simple, bold, and irresistible.
Loaded Turkey Nachos
Crispy tortilla chips layered with boldly seasoned ground turkey, fresh vegetables, and bubbling sharp cheddar. These sheet pan nachos are rich, satisfying, and packed with flavour — perfect for sharing or an easy crowd-pleaser.
Chili Jalapeño Meatballs
Juicy, tender meatballs baked to perfection and coated in a bold sweet-and-spicy chili-jalapeño sauce. Perfect threaded on skewers as appetizers or served alongside rice, mashed potatoes, or a fresh salad for dinner. Simple, flavourful, and irresistibly sticky.
Creamy Baked Chèvre with Roasted Tomato Bruschetta
Creamy goat cheese, rich cream cheese, and Parmesan are baked until warm and perfectly spreadable, then topped with a roasted tomato bruschetta, fresh basil, and a drizzle of hot honey. Served with crispy Parmesan crostini, this easy appetizer is perfect for entertaining, date nights, or whenever you're craving something simple yet impressive.
Fresh Lime & Cumin Guacamole
Fresh, creamy and full of flavour, this homemade guacamole combines ripe avocado with fresh lime, a touch of cumin, jalapeño, cilantro and tomato. A little lime zest adds an extra pop of citrus without overpowering the avocado. Perfect with tortilla chips, tacos, nachos or my Baked Chicken & Cheese Taquitos.
Baked Buffalo Chicken Dip
Creamy, cheesy and loaded with shredded chicken, this baked Buffalo chicken dip has plenty of tangy Buffalo flavour, a little heat and a simple blend of herbs and seasonings. Serve it warm with tortilla chips, celery and carrots for an easy crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Caprese Skewers with Pesto Drizzle
Fresh cherry tomatoes, creamy bocconcini and basil threaded onto small skewers and finished with a simple pesto drizzle. Colourful, fresh and especially easy to prepare for a party.
Caramelized Onion & Gruyère Tartlets
Buttery puff pastry filled with slowly caramelized onions, nutty Gruyère and fresh thyme. These little tartlets are simple, savoury and perfect for entertaining.
Baked Jalapeño Popper Wonton Cups
Crispy baked wonton cups filled with a creamy mixture of jalapeño, sharp cheddar and smoky bacon. These bite-sized appetizers have all the flavours of a classic jalapeño popper without the work of stuffing and frying whole peppers.
Sticky Cranberry BBQ Cocktail Meatballs
Tender homemade cocktail meatballs tossed in a sticky cranberry BBQ sauce that's sweet, tangy and savoury with just a hint of smokiness. An easy make-ahead appetizer that's especially good for holiday parties and entertaining.
Mediterranean Puff Pastry Pinwheels
Flaky, golden puff pastry rolled with spinach, feta, roasted red peppers and Mediterranean herbs. These savoury pinwheels are easy to prepare ahead and make a delicious appetizer for parties, holidays or casual entertaining.
Build-Your-Own Crostini Bar
An easy and beautiful appetizer spread that lets everyone build their own perfect bite. Crisp, golden crostini are served alongside three delicious toppings — fresh tomato and basil, creamy whipped goat cheese with hot honey, and prosciutto with burrata and fig. Make all three for a party or choose your favourites for a smaller gathering.
Crispy Bang Bang Shrimp Bites
Light, crispy shrimp finished with a creamy sweet-and-spicy Bang Bang sauce, fresh lime and green onion. These easy shrimp bites make a delicious party appetizer and can be served lightly sauced with extra Bang Bang sauce on the side.
Whipped Feta with Roasted Tomatoes
Creamy whipped feta topped with warm, jammy roasted tomatoes, roasted garlic and fresh herbs. Finish it with a savoury pesto drizzle or a touch of honey for a salty-sweet variation. Serve with toasted baguette slices or warm pita for an easy, beautiful appetizer made for sharing.
Garlic Butter Ham & Swiss Sliders
Soft, buttery rolls layered with savoury ham and melted Swiss cheese, then brushed with a garlicky Dijon butter and baked until golden. These easy sliders are made for parties, game days and casual entertaining.
Hot Honey Baked Brie with Pecans
Warm, melty Brie topped with toasted pecans, fresh rosemary and a generous drizzle of hot honey. This easy baked Brie comes together in minutes and makes a beautiful appetizer for holidays, dinner parties and casual entertaining.
Heirloom Tomato & Boursin Phyllo Tart with Basil Pesto
Crisp, buttery phyllo layered with creamy garlic and herb Boursin and Parmesan, topped with colourful fresh heirloom tomatoes, basil pesto and fresh basil. Simple, fresh and absolutely delicious — serve it for lunch, dinner or as a beautiful appetizer.
Healthier Baked Chicken & Cheese Taquitos
These crispy baked chicken taquitos are filled with seasoned shredded chicken, cream cheese and plenty of melted cheese, then baked until golden and crisp. Make them in the oven or air fryer and serve with salsa, guacamole and all your favourite toppings for an easy dinner, lunch or game-day appetizer.
Baked Brie with Pear, Cranberries & Prosciutto
Warm, creamy Brie baked with sweet pear, salty prosciutto, dried cranberries and walnuts, finished with honey and fresh arugula. A simple appetizer to scoop up with crusty bread — perfect for sharing.