Appetizer Recipes

Deep Fried Pickles. This deliciously fun recipe for deep fried pickles was inspired by a trip to the Penguin Diner in Charlotte, NC and features a warmly spiced tempura batter. Serve with our Chipotle Ranch Dip!

Low Fat Chipotle Ranch Dip. A versatile low fat, yogurt based version of this classic ranch dip that easily transforms into a low fat dressing as well.

Chunky Fresh Tomato Oregano Soup – a recipe to deliciously use up surplus summer tomatoes while they are at their seasonal best; so bright, fresh and tasty.

Southern Fried Wings with Chipotle Aioli and Honey Drizzle – some of the most indulgently delicious wings you’ll ever try. This is great homecoming that meets a touch of gourmet in some pretty irresistible wings!

Summer Corn Soup with Grilled Shrimp Sriracha Salsa. A perfect starter course for summer dinner parties or as a tasty light lunch with a side salad.

Barbecue Chicken Soup with black beans. A delicious, healthy, smoky flavoured soup made with leftover barbecue chicken and nutrition packed black beans.

Parmesan Shrimp or Scallops or both to complete an incredibly delicious steak and seafood  Surf ‘n Turf dinner. They are delicious dipped in our homemade Caesar Salad Dressing.

Chickpea Soup with Green Lentils & Tomato. A healthy and delicious vegetarian soup featuring chickpeas, green lentils, tomato, carrots and onions in a light, herb flavoured broth. Now that our daughter Olivia is home from university in Toronto for the summer, the vegetarian cooking around here is on the upward swing and this Chickpea Soup …

Baked Honey Lemon Glazed Wings. Everyone loves crispy sticky wings and everyone loves lemon chicken. Why not combine them both in one incredible wing recipe?

General Tso Chicken Wings. THE wings for Superbowl Sunday! Inspired by the popular Chinese take-out dish, the same sweet and spicy sauce is an ideal addition to crispy, tender chicken wings.