Chopped Canada, Season 3, Ep 15: Sun Dried Tomatoes and Beetroot Powder Pizza

The appetizer round consisted of the following ingredients: beetroot powder, pepperoni, sun dried tomatoes, and long beans.  Since this is an imaginary meal and I’m also not a contestant on Chopped, I have all the time I have.  Thus, I’m going to make pizza (actually, I’ll probably make some sort of open-faced sandwich if I […]

Perfect Dips for Any Occasion

The nice thing about dips is their versatility. They go well with all kinds of breads and crackers, and are great for serving to groups. Whether it’s a casual get-together, or a more formal party, dips are an elegant and easy snack to provide to your guests.  Hummus has gained a lot of popularity in […]

Fab Dinner Parties That Are Sure To Please

Dinner parties are an elegant way for the mature and sophisticated to socialize with family and friends. While they can sometimes be stressful to organize, the payoff of a successful dinner party is a home full of satisfied guests, and incredible memories. A dinner party doesn’t have to be a traumatic experience for the host; […]

Kebabs for a Dinner Party and Other Suggestions

Cynthia Cheng Mintz     A nice dinner party with friends should be simple and casual and not like the wild and crazy parties of university students.  It doesn’t, of course, have to be super-formal, where guests are dressed up and dinner is served in formal china with multiple courses (you’d probably want to hire caterers and […]