Appetizer Recipes
From savoury bites to elegant nibbles, we've curated a collection of recipes that will set the perfect tone for your next gathering.
We created this recipe to run on the back cover of ANNA Magazine, and it ended up being the most talked-about recipe of all time! And, since, we’ve made it for many family birthdays and dinner parties. And it’s the only spice rub you’ll ever need, so make extra to store in your freezer. It is timeless and classic and loved by all.
Delightful salad rolls, at once chewy, light and surprisingly buttery thanks to chunks of avocado.
The comforting flavours of Italy embrace these scallops, which are seared so that a delicate crust plays off their pillowy center. We use good-quality olives in this dish for heightened flavour.
Inspired by breakfast, the components of this unique appetizer are made ahead and can be assembled in no time. Our delicious savoury tomato jam takes it to another level. We use the leftover tomato jam as a condiment on a sandwich, a cheese plate, or with eggs.
This humble deli sandwich looks so chic in miniature; it will take centre stage as your holiday appetizer!
Simple to make and stunning to serve. When that craving hits, you’ll know exactly how to make sushi at home.
Stock your bar with a bottle of Pernod, your freezer with shrimp, and learn this lovely recipe by heart. This is absolutely one of our very favourites; takes less than 10 minutes to make, and should be your go-to when guests drop by unexpectedly. Delicious!
Sarde allinguate, fried vinegar sardines, the flagship dish of Sicily. These lovely little sardines will take your breath away.
There are few things as lovely as paper-thin melt in your mouth prosciutto. Here, we keep it simple, paired it with savoury Parmesan, peppery arugula and a homemade flatbread.
A lovely mini version of the Caprese salad meaning Salad of Capri. A simple Italian salad, made of fresh buffalo mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, and basil. It’s made to resemble the colors of the Italian flag: red, white, and green. Beautiful and delicious.
Strudel reinvented with a savoury mushroom and cheese filling, this delightful recipe is sure to become your holiday appetizer must-have. Prepared ahead, you will always be ready for a last minute potluck or a holiday get-together.
A simple unforgettable appetizer. Figs, goat cheese, basil, prosciutto, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar.
In our opinion, there's no dish as simple and classic–or delicious–as the deviled egg. It's the quintessential treat for every gathering, big or small.
This delicious lunch packed with protein and satisfying for meat-eaters and non-meat eaters alike. To make this recipe gluten-free, use a corn or rice our tortilla.
Crispy and delicious crab cakes with chunky crabmeat, a spicy Chipotle dip and just the right balance of flavour.
Everybody's favourite but we make them best–fresh and delicious with a killer peanut sauce
I was looking for a way to use minced pickerel sent to us by our agency client Gimli Fish Market. So I decide to test fish cakes. The result was simple incredible! If I was to create a special cafe menu, these would be at the top of the list. I hope you enjoy them!
A healthy, fresh and easy Mexican condiment called pico de gallo and is simply a mixture of freshly-chopped ingredients.
A simple, easy to make recipe with the pungent flavour of goat cheese, perfect to make ahead, freeze, and warm for any meal.
Appetizers
Consistently one of our top recipes. Slow roasted with a velvety maple glaze, these ribs never last long on the dinner table.