Appetizers

Shrimp, California Avocado & Rice Noodle Spring Rolls Recipe

May 8, 2013

Avocado Shrimp Spring Rolls | cookincanuck.com

Last weekend I made like Billy Idol and let out a rebel yell. Or maybe it was more of a caveman grunt. I become a little overwrought with excitement when the grilling season hits. Last year, I posted How to: Grill Like a Girl…My Best Tips to help any wannabe grillers tackle their fear of [...]

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Mini Asparagus & Olive Tapenade Fillo Shells Recipe

Apr 24, 2013

Asparagus & Olive Tapenade Fillo Shells Recipe by Cookin' Canuck

If I had my choice, all cocktail parties would be sit-down affairs. Balancing a cocktail while trying to delicately nibble an hors d’oeuvres on a napkin inevitably turns into a messy handshake, a cocktail-doused dress or an hors d’oeuvres on the ground (gasp!) And there’s no such thing as the 5-second rule at cocktail parties. [...]

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Asparagus Hummus Recipe for Healthy Snacking

Apr 1, 2013

The baskets of Easter candy are trying to lure me into the pantry. But I won’t go. They can’t make me. To resist their persistent beckoning, I am turning my mind to healthy snacks, such as my newly found loves, No-Bake Carrot Cake Granola Bites and this hummus, spiked with one of springtime’s wonders…asparagus. And [...]

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Steamed Shrimp & Mushroom Dumplings Recipe for Chinese New Year

Feb 11, 2013

Gently steamed dumplings with shrimp and shiitake mushrooms are a wonderful appetizer or meal to help celebrate the start of the Chinese (Lunar) New Year. I have several regrets about the years that I lived in Vancouver, all of them revolving around food adventures that I missed out on. How is it that I skipped [...]

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New Year’s Eve Recipes: Cocktails and Appetizers

Dec 30, 2012

Pull on the glittery party hats, chill the champagne and pucker up for the big smooch at the drop of the ball. It’s time to mix up some New Year’s Eve cocktails, whip up a few appetizers and hors d’oeuvres, and bid adieu to 2012 as 2013 sidles onto our calendars. My family and I [...]

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Grilled Pear, Goat Cheese & Prosciutto Crostini Recipe

Dec 28, 2012

An easy New Year’s Eve crostini appetizer, with grilled pears, goat cheese, prosciutto and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. This is always a bittersweet time of year for us. We’re experiencing the post-Christmas blues after saying good-bye to my parents and in-laws, and reminiscing about plenty of silly moments. At the same time, we look [...]

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Creamy Curry Hummus Recipe: A Healthy Snack

Nov 28, 2012

This creamy, healthy hummus dip will satisfy your snack cravings. Curry paste gives it an extra kick of flavor. It’s starting already. You know what I’m talking about – the holiday treats. In our house, that means Nutella Fudge, Dulce de Leche No-Bake Cookies and Chocolate & Peppermint Wedding Cookies. But I’ve found a way [...]

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Gorgonzola Cheese Cups with Pear & Hazelnut Green Salad Recipe

Sep 20, 2012

I’m bringing these fun Gorgonzola Cheese Cups filled with a Pear and Hazelnut Green Salad to a surprise virtual baby shower. There’s nothing more exciting than the imminent arrival of a new baby. When that baby is coming to someone as sweet as Jen of My Kitchen Addiction and her husband, that calls for a [...]

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Creamy White Bean Dip Recipe with Parmesan Cheese & Sage

Sep 10, 2012

For weeks, I’ve been waiting for the first Sunday of the NFL season. It’s a great excuse to hang out with family, dive into healthy dips like this vegetarian white bean version with Parmesan cheese and sage, and maybe even crack open a beer or two. Of course, the computers are at the ready so [...]

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