Festive Pinwheels
Festive Pinwheels By Right Brain Joanna This is a pretty little appetizer. If the contents of the pinwheel aren’t in your pantry try using olives, sundried tomatoes and different cheeses. The process involves making...
Category: Appetizers
Smoked Fish Pate
Smoked Fish Pate by Right Brain Joanna Makes a lot, from 10 to 16 servings This is a simple “go to” appetizer to have with some rye bread at a party. Mackerel is my...
Blue Cheese & Toasted Walnut Spread
Blue Cheese & Toasted Walnut Spread By Left Brain Marilyn I needed a quick nibble with drinks so used the end of a wonderful Quebec blue cheese, not large enough to serve on its...
Sweet Potato Miniatures
Sweet Potato Miniatures by Right Brain Joanna Since I make various snacks for our Novel Idea book launches, I’m sometimes in a quandary trying to keep old favourites while adding new fare to delight...
Cheese Cocktail Crispies
Cheese Cocktail Crispies by Right Brain Joanna An old customer of mine used to pass me recipes and had me do her baking, This one is so absurdly easy that I wondered...
Wilted Spinach Salad Bowl
WILTED SPINACH SALAD BOWL by Right-Brain Joanna With a warm vinaigrette, a novelty these days, this salad features a selection of flavourful ingredients. It’s a great side for a simple meal, but add hardboiled...
Gambas al Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp)
GAMBAS AL AJILLO (GARLIC SHRIMP) by Right-Brain Joanna This shrimp dish is always a winner as an appetizer, especially for large gatherings! The lucky guest should be able to have a chunk of crusty...
Phyllo Cups
PHYLLO CUPS by Right-Brain Joanna These little pastry cups are perfect for filling with bits and bobs to make a lovely selection of appetizers or desserts – and are small and easy to prepare...
Cheddar Cocktail “Cookies”
CHEDDAR COCKTAIL COOKIES by Left-Brain Marilyn There are layers of flavour in these crispy ‘n’ rich rounds made in the food processor. First the taste of cheddar hits, then the nutty pecans chime in,...
Almond Shrimp Nibbles
ALMOND SHRIMP NIBBLES by Left-Brain Marilyn These delicious crispy shrimp are incredibly popular cocktail party fare! The effort in frying them after your guests arrive is well worth it as myriad compliments are sent...