Category Archives: Appetizers
Brandade de Morue au Gratin – Day 3 of the 12 Days of Canapés – 2012
So many hors d’oeuvres tend to be last minute affairs. Assembling a tray of canapés moments before your guests arrive, no matter how small the group, can be a bit stressful. When planning your party menu it is always a … Continue reading
Bruschetta of Spicy Wilted Bitter Greens and Homemade Ricotta – Day 2 of the 12 Days of Canapés – 2012
Okay, here we go with day two! This is a recipe that we made the other night at our fundraiser and I was so pleased as to how well it was received. Sometimes when we think of canapés we tend … Continue reading
Mussels with Paprika Bread Crumbs – Day 1 of the 12 Days of Canapés – 2012
Welcome to the third annual “Twelve Days of Canapés” here at Kitchen Culinaire. The holiday season is officially upon us and with all of the parties and potlucks and recipe exchanges there is no better time to roll out a … Continue reading
Swiss Chard Tart with Goat Cheese and a Pine Nut, Currant and Parsley Relish
I’ve been spending plenty of time in the garden over the past week. What a joy! Last year, with our move to Miami and all the planning and packing it involved, my poor garden got very little attention. I would … Continue reading
Tomato Tarte Tatins – Day 12 of the 12 Days of Canapés 2011
Whew! Well here I am skidding in with the final day of canapés just in the nick of time. Could someone remind me next year to maybe start these recipes at the beginning of the month?
West Coast Smoked Salmon with Capers and Herbs – Day 11 of the 12 Days of Canapés – 2011
We really love our salmon here on the West Coast. Fresh, wild, salmon is something that we Vancouverites take very seriously. There are five distinct species in BC all with unique characteristics and tastes. All are delicious and can be … Continue reading
Duck Rillettes on Toasted Brioche with Kumquat Marmalade – Day 10 of the 12 Days of Canapés – 2011
Photo Courtesy of Pink Monkey Studios Sometimes a great canapé is all about the assembly of some great ingredients. Here is a take on the classic duck and orange pairing that looks elegant and tastes like you have spent an … Continue reading
Crab Cakes with Rémoulade Sauce – Day 9 of the 12 Days of Canapés – 2011
Have you ever ordered a crab cake in a restaurant only to find that when it arrives it tastes like a lot more like salmon or shrimp or mayonnaise and not necessarily like crab? I have experienced this more than … Continue reading