Category Archives: Appetizers
Cheese Straws – Day 8 of the 12 Days of Canapés – 2011
I am sure there are very few of us who really feel like talking about hors d’oeuvres after the last two days of feasting BUT we are now on the countdown for New Year’s Eve and the cooking must continue! … Continue reading
Bacon and Radicchio Tart with Gruyère Cheese and Thyme – Day 7 of the 12 Days of Canapés – 2011
This is a recipe that is brand new to my cooking repertoire but has quickly muscled its way to the top of my favourite hors d’oeuvres list. I spotted this beautiful tart online over at Gilt Taste and I was … Continue reading
Roasted Red Potatoes with Stilton Cream and Candied Walnuts – Day 6 of the 12 Days of Canapés – 2011
Day 6! We are officially at the half way mark! Three days until Christmas! Nine days until New Year’s Eve! Six more recipes to go! I am not sure whether those exclamation marks signify enthusiasm or fear. I do know … Continue reading
Chicken Liver Pâté with Port and Thyme – Day 5 of the 12 Days of Canapés – 2011
Rustic yet rich, and perfect with a glass of champagne. Here is a recipe that is wonderful in so many ways. It transforms the lowly chicken liver into something flavourful, decadent, festive and special. The holiday season always seems like … Continue reading
Grilled Shrimp with Anchovy Butter – Day 4 of the 12 Days of Canapés – 2011
Every December, it is always the same. The month starts out so bright and full of promise. This will be the year that the stress will be held at bay, that the calendar will not be over-scheduled and that there … Continue reading
Polenta Squares with Salsa Verde and Crisped Prosciutto – Day 3 of the 12 Days of Canapés – 2011
Photo courtesy of Pink Monkey Studios First up I want to send out a huge thank you to everyone who came by for our Food Bank Fundraiser last night. We had over fifty people show up to mix, mingle, enjoy … Continue reading
Lemongrass and Chilli Chicken on Endive – Day 2 of the 12 Days of Canapés – 2011
Photo courtesy of Pink Monkey Studios Just a quick post to share an hors d’oeuvre recipe that is simple, quick to make, full of big flavours and is easy on the pocketbook to boot. It also has the added bonus … Continue reading
Choux Puffs with Tarragon Shrimp – Day 1 of the the 12 Days of Canapés – 2011
Welcome to the second annual “Twelve Days of Canapés” here at Kitchen Culinaire. I have been meaning to get started on this much earlier in the month but here we are on the 6th of December with my first post, … Continue reading