This sophisticated hors d’oeuvre will wow your guests! Making the rosti round takes a bit of practice.
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Mini Dill Rosti
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Seared Sea Scallops with Pancetta and Pea Purée
This sophisticated first course will wow your guests.
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Piri Piri Shrimp with Avocado Salad
Tossing the shrimp with more piri piri sauce after they come off the grill gives the shrimp an extra kick of flavour. Leaving the shells on keeps the shrimp moist.
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Porcini Tortelloni in Brodo
Tortellini means little twists and are a small, stuffed pasta; tortelloni are large tortellini. “In brodo” is Italian for in broth. This makes a great starter to one of our PC lasagnas.
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Mozzarella and Artichoke Pizza
White pizzas such as this are not tomato-based as are many pizzas and somehow seem more elegant. A rich, quick and easy appetizer.
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Ricotta and Roasted Tomato Crostini
Making little toasts for crostini under the broiler is a bit fiddly, but this wire-rack oven method reduces the chances of burnt toast. Ricotta is a delicious and unusual topping.
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Maple Balsamic Fig Salad with Goat Cheese Croquettes
In the winter, sweeter Mission figs are in season, in summer the less sweet green figs. Walnuts give this salad a bitter edge to balance the sweetness of the vinaigrette and figs.
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Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Goat Cheese Dip
Think of this as upscale potato skins! Great at a cocktail party with drinks or at a casual get-together while watching the game.
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Black Olive and Sundried Tomato Palmier
Short on time? Prepare this impressive and convenient appetizer in advance and bake ten minutes before your guests arrive.
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Black Olive Crostini
Savoury tapenade makes a delicious topping for goat cheese toasts. Great to serve with drinks at a cocktail party.




