Dinner party recipes

Stuffed Portobello mushrooms

Very light and tasty appetizer to be served on it's own or in a mouthwatering combination with Polenta triangles!

Triple Lemon Cheesecake

Recipe source: Luscious Lemon Desserts cookbook by Lori Longbotham Cheesecake with lemon juice, zest and topped with lemon curd. Posted on:…

Braised Fennel with White Wine

Fennel is a versatile vegetable that is often looked over for being too tough. Braising is a great way to soften this hearty root vegetable known to…

Skinny Red Velvet Cake

It’s one of my favorites! So rich tasting and super moist. The skinny for 1 slice of this dreamy cake is 250 calories, 6.7 grams of fat and 7 Weight…

Balsamic Chicken Thighs With Red Onion

Layered Banana Cream Pie

This pie is smooth and creamy and, oh so, rich! It makes everyone happy!

Thai Peanut Sauce Fried Rice

This rice dish pairs very well with the Basil Baked Game Hen entree. The flavors are exquisite with just a touch of heat. Each bite will have you…

Slow-cooked pork in banana leaves

Cooking the pork in smoked banana leaves gives the dish an unbelievable flavour.

Linubihang Pasayan (Shrimp cooked in coconut milk)

This unique way of cooking shrimp can fill an empty stomach. Good to eat this rainy season.

Green Beans with Basil and Tomato

This is an attractive and tasty side dish. The butter, basil and tomato adds a nice flavor boost to the green…

BEST EVER FRUITY FIBRE RUSKS / BOERBESKUIT (SOUTH AFRICAN)

Moorishly fruitful with a citrusy burst on the tongue! Makes: 72 + 55 = Total 127 Rusks using a 72 & 55 Rusk…

Asian Seafood and Noodle Soup

We had this dish at a seaside restaurant in Campbell River, BC called Quay West. It was beautiful and delicious. The broth reminded me of the…

Caprese Galette

The cornmeal crust is the perfect stage for summer fresh tomatoes.

Fried Rice With Plantains & Grilled King Prawns

Gourmet meal from my kitchen. Recipe from my Canadian friend.

Adobo sa Gata (Chicken in Coconut Milk)

This version of the all time Filipino favorite dish 'adobo' has a twist by adding coconut milk. It still has…