Crab cakes with chipotie aioli
Delicious and easy-to-make crab cakes are perfect as a starter to any affair.
New potatoes with crème fraiche, smoked salmon and crispy capers
The potato is the perfect foil for the tanginess of crème fraiche, the richness of smoked wild salmon and the crisp saltiness of fried capers–a revelation for the ANNA team. We couldn’t get enough!
Pastry Crisps With Sun-Dried Tomato And Puff Pastry
Sun-dried tomato crisps, these heavenly little morsels should be at the top of the list for every party in town.
Baked Brie With Fig And Balsamic Roasted Grapes
This recipe is so easy and so incredibly delicious. And is perfect for holiday entertaining.
Fennel onion soup with gruyère croutons
The iconic French-inspired soup is perfect to make ahead during a busy week. Minutes before dinner, you can grill the bread and serve.
Pork dumplings with sweet soy glaze
The recipe that turned into an obsession. Suddenly, we found ourselves making large batches and staying in for the night. Oh hello, little jiggly pork dumpling!
Green beans with crispy onions
These beans are a favourite in my family. I’ve recently updated the method to include a sear on the bean, which I really love. The worcestershire adds the perfect acidity to the delicious bean. The crispy onions take this dish over the top. It’s the perfect side dish, and also lovely on its own.
Brussels sprouts with bacon and leek
You know a food has made a serious come-back when it's found on restaurant menus everywhere.
Roasted yam salad with mint
It can be hard to find a yam recipe that doesn’t mash the tubers up and top them with marshmallows. But in this version, the humble yam is given the California treatment, which transforms it into a brilliantly hued beauty. Mint lifts it up, as do green onions and a dollop of mayo.
Brussels sprouts gratin with pearl onions
We wonder where Brussels sprouts ever got their bad rep…. No one will decline these yummy morsels!
Cornbread stuffing with sage and thyme
Cornbread stuffing is a southern twist on our perennial favourite. Thanksgiving flavours of sage and thyme, celery and onion round out the stuffing… making it familiar, with a twist.
Vegetables in parchment
Vegetables cooked in parchment paper is super easy and allows their natural flavours to shine through.
Brussels sprouts and Chinese sausage with garlic and togarashi
Lentil, chick pea, red pepper and black olive salad
This is a lovely salad and so easy to toss together, and easier to enjoy for lunch, dinner and picnics.
Bison (or beef) and Irish stout chili
Here, lean chuck and stout pair perfectly with chipotle and jalapeño in this rich and earthy chili. The toasted spices take it to another level.
Mari’s Best creamiest lemony hummus
Hummus filling and roasted red peppers make this wrap a perfect lunchtime idea.
Salted caramel and rosemary popcorn balls
Salted caramel has got to be one of the most beautiful things. These beautiful popcorn balls would make a perfect gift.
Mari’s Favourite Crispy potato pancakes
Udon, beef and mushroom soup
This soup is simply marvellous, easy to make, and on rotation at our house.
Pear and Gorgonzola salad with candied walnuts
A fabulous salad which is easy to assemble–But taken over the top with homemade candied walnuts.