recipes
dish type: Appetizers
blackberry baked brie
An Oscars party calls for a simple but elegant snacking experience. Our raincoast crisps® rosemary raisin pecan topped with Blackberry Baked Brie is the award-worthy appetizer you have been looking for....
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basil and baby shrimp dip
Spring is here and what better way to enjoy than with recipes that are easy to prepare, fresh and delicious. This dip is one of my favourites to make for when guests pop in over a weekend. Serve alongside lesley stowe raincoast crisps® salty date and almond and a glass of...
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edamame hummus
If your holiday schedule looks anything like mine, every night is a big night for entertaining. Whether you’re having guests at yours or heading out to visit others, this recipe is a super easy and delicious twist on a traditional party dish. Serve it up with your favourite crackers or offer it in a pretty container as a hostess gift; either way the Asian fusion flare gives this a fresh and surprising flavour guaranteed to please a...
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sweet pea and avocado hummus
Fresh sweet peas are back! And this dip is a super fast and easy way to enjoy them. If you’re using peas straight out of the garden be sure to blanche them for 2-3 minutes in boiling water and then cool them quickly in an ice bath so that they retain their brilliant colour, but fresh frozen will work just as...
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red pepper feta dip
Roasting peppers at home is super easy and adds a delightful smoky flavour that I find lacking in most commercial varieties. Perhaps it's the freshness of them, but the home-roasted variety can't be beat! Other than the peppers, this dip whips up in literally under two minutes so it's the perfect dish to serve when unexpected guests pop over for a...
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homemade ricotta
Fresh, D.I.Y. ricotta is all the rage right now and it's no wonder! It couldn't be simpler to make and the results are infinitely better than the store bought variety. I love to spread it on toasted bread but it's also great as a base for tarts and other sweet treats. To add some extra flavour, add fresh herbs, a spoonful of pesto or tapenade and serve as a dip with your favourite flavour of raincoast crisps®, raincoast flats®, and grilled rustic baguette slices. The ricotta will keep at least 4 days in the...
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avocado corn salsa
Enjoy the sweet tastes of the garden, with this avocado and corn salsa. The sweet and juicy flavours of corn, and texture of avocado makes a perfect combination for a fresh, easy recipe like this. Serve with our lesley stowe raincoast cheese crisps™ aged cheddar and harissa, or alongside grilled chicken or...
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tuna poke
Feel like fuelling up on a protein packed snack just like the top athletes? Try out this super easy, uber-quick, and absolutely delicious low fat snack. Guaranteed to get you up and moving - or at least make your taste buds happy! The sambal oelek adds the heat in this dish, so use as much or as little as you like. As this dish uses raw tuna, please be sure to ask your fishmonger for sashimi grade fish - that will guarantee it has been flash frozen to enhance the...
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roasted beet hummus
Looking for the perfect pre-game entertaining dip? This hummus takes everyone's favourite appie up a notch - the perfect partner for those hot wings and cold IPA's. This comes together quickly once the beets are roasted, so cook them up the day before and you'll easily have a party platter on the table before...
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spinach and artichoke dip
No matter the occasion, I love whipping up a batch of everyone’s favourite TV snack, this deliciously creamy spinach and artichoke dip. This can be served cold right after mixing, or baked to golden bubbly perfection for those wanting something a little more...
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pulled pork sliders
Pulled pork is an annual summertime tradition, from beaches, to picnics to BBQ’s, it’s a crowd-pleasing favourite. For a spin on this classic, I like to serve pulled pork on lesley stowe raincoast crisps® original with tangy slaw for a bite sized version with great...
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