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Amongst those in attendance were some of the Foodists contributors. Here, they welcomed me warmly into the community. So as my first post, I’m keeping my word to share my hors d’œuvre recipe. Pan…
Posted by: Melody Fury on Saturday, December 5th, 2009
Categories: Guidance | Tags: anchovies, appetizer, fennel, polenta, recipe | 6 Comments »
Recently, a friend invited me to a bacon-themed potluck which he dubbed Baconstraveganza. My contribution was a Stilton & Bacon Cheesecake from a recipe I found on Saveur.com. I garnished it with a Spiced…
Posted by: Alexa Clark on Tuesday, December 1st, 2009
Categories: Guidance | Tags: Appetizers, bacon, cheese, recipe, stilton | 4 Comments »
One of my favourite things to do on the weekend is to drop into Tonina’s Italian Deli & Cafe in my old neighbourhood at 25th and Main Street. Depending on the time of day I might just be picking up supplies…
Posted by: Ben Garfinkel on Friday, February 8th, 2008
Categories: Meditations | Tags: appetizer, deli, pizza, Risotto, Seafood, tapenade, Tonina's | No Comments »
On a recent weekend jaunt to Hornby Island just off the east coast of Vancouver Island, my wife and I were wandering around inside the single small store on the island. We were there expressly to pick up snacks for the…
Posted by: Ben Garfinkel on Monday, October 29th, 2007
Categories: Guidance | Tags: appetizer, Hornby Island, Sahale Snack, snack, vancouver | No Comments »
Thanksgiving is almost upon us and it’s time to start the menu planning and shopping. But once you’ve got your turkey and stuffing, what else will fill your plate? I’m a fan of riced potatoes,…
Posted by: Alexa Clark on Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007
Categories: Meditations | Tags: appetizer, bean, dessert, list, potatoes, rice, side dish, thanksgiving | No Comments »
Often I’m found inventing recipes that keep me guessing, but few times are they good enough to test among an audience; Christmas eve showed up and decades of family history was turned upside-down with a …
Posted by: Stephanie Co & Todd Smith on Tuesday, January 9th, 2007
Categories: Meditations | Tags: appetizer, experiment, recipe | No Comments »
When we did some smoked salmon canapes for a dinner party a while back, Mark suggested they’d be even better whith some crème fraîche, and he was right, dammit. However, without a gourmet food store…
Posted by: Colin Coutts on Wednesday, December 6th, 2006
Categories: Meditations | Tags: appetizer, sauce, suggestions | No Comments »
Who would ever think you might tire of a freezer full of smoked salmon? Um, well, it’s started to happen, friends. Crackers and smoked salmon, fusilli with smoked salmon cream, more crackers and smoked salmon, and…
Posted by: Colin Coutts on Tuesday, November 28th, 2006
Categories: Guidance | Tags: appetizer, canapes, recipe, salmon, Seafood | No Comments »
A group of friends and myself have gone out for wings and beer every Tuesday night for 5 years. Sometimes it’s just two of us and sometimes it’s upwards of 15. It’s a great way for people to catch up…
Posted by: Steve Mynett on Friday, October 27th, 2006
Categories: Meditations | Tags: appetizer, Breakfast, dessert, meat, sauce, Wing | 1 Comment »
Raita is a simple Indian side dish made with fruits or vegetables added to spiced yogurt generally served as a cool, refreshing accompaniment with heavier curry dishes. There are a great variety of raita recipes and you…
Posted by: Mark Busse on Monday, April 17th, 2006
Categories: Guidance | Tags: appetizer, cucumber, Ethnic, indian, raita, recipe, Vegetables | No Comments »
Serves 8 8 large oranges, cut into segments 8 pink grapefruit, cut into segments 8 large basil leaves, cut into Chiffonade Option – for a dessert, substitute mint for basil Simple Syrup: 1 cup sugar 4…
Posted by: Ben Garfinkel on Friday, April 14th, 2006
Categories: Guidance | Tags: appetizer, dessert, Fruit, grapefruit, orange, Salad | No Comments »
Ingredients: 2 avocados – peeled/seeded ¼ small onion – grated 1 large ripe tomato – peeled 1 small scallion – finely chopped ½ green pepper – seeded/chopped ½ leek – chopped 1 clove garlic 1…
Posted by: Andrea Busse on Monday, September 26th, 2005
Categories: Guidance | Tags: appetizer, dip, guacamole, mexican-food, recipe | 1 Comment »
Boil the cassava whole in water and drain the water. Cut the pieces of cassava and fry. Make a salt and red chilly powder to sprinkle on the fries.
Posted by: Mark Busse on Monday, September 26th, 2005
Categories: Guidance | Tags: appetizer, cassava, fries, recipe, vikram vij | 1 Comment »
Ingredients: 1 – 14oz (398mL) can artichoke hearts, drained & chopped 1 cup (125mL) freshly grated parmesan cheese 1 cup (250mL) mayonnaise 2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed dash of lemon juice. Combine…
Posted by: Mark Busse on Monday, September 26th, 2005
Categories: Guidance | Tags: appetizer, artichoke, bake, dip, recipe | No Comments »
Ingredients: 4 portobellos 2 fresh red chillis Handful of parsley Few branches of thyme 3 sun dried tomatoes Two cloves garlic Olive oil Preheat oven to 400. Cut stems off mushrooms and chop up finely. Chop…
Posted by: Kevin Broome on Monday, September 26th, 2005
Categories: Guidance | Tags: appetizer, mushroom, portobello, recipe, Vegetables | No Comments »