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Smoked Oyster Dip

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This creamy Smoked Oyster dip is made with cream cheese and sour cream and it is the perfect appetizer for the holidays or any large gathering. Plus it is super easy to make guy’s as it takes less than 10 minutes from start to finish.

Looking for more dip recipes? You defiantly should check out my Canned Smoked Sardine Dip, Garlic Hummus, Jalapeno Peach Salsa.

What is in this dip besides Smoked Oysters? Sour cream, cream cheese, capers, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice along with some other seasonings. Make sure to add the juice from the smoked oysters this makes for an extra tasty and creamy dip.

If you are anything like me and love smoked oysters then you are going to love this dip.
I like to make this dip whenever I have guests coming over, typically around the busy holiday season and or around game day. 

HOLIDAY DIP RECIPE

You can eat this all to yourself or make a bowl for a group of guests. Think Christmas, Thanksgiving or even the Super Bowl Party!

The nice thing is it takes less than 10 minutes to prepare, doesn’t get any easier than that right?

CANNED SMOKED OYSTER DIP

HOW TO MAKE SMOKED OYSTER DIP

  • Combine all your ingredients in food processor and blend everything together.
  • Chill for one hour before serving.
  • Sprinkle a little seasoning salt over top and serve with some light crackers for dipping. Enjoy!

I’m aware that this is something not everyone has tried before, because they simply don’t sell this dip pre-made in the stores.

But trust me it is a WINNER! 

Feel free to omit placing a whole oyster on top before serving, so they know what is really in this dip. Not every one likes Oysters, but I am more than certain if they don’t and try this recipe.

They may have a change of taste!

 
Most people’s first reaction is what is that? And then well, the rest is history because everyone wants the recipe. It’s that good, and simple to make.
Which will allow you to focus all your attention on the main course.
 
Plus it’s makes for an interesting appetizer around the living room table. Simply chill in the fridge right before serving and let the snacking begin.
 
Serve with some light crackers and watch it disappear before your eyes.
 
This recipe serves around a group of 10 people, if your feeding less or just making it for yourself then you can cut the recipe in half.
 
I hope you give it a try! I would love to know how you like it.

Note: Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days.

I am so thrilled you are reading one of my recipes, if you made this recipe i’d love to hear about it! Thank you very much for reading and until next time see ya in the kitchen.

Appetizers & Sides, Dinner ideas, Salads, Seafood

Crab Potato Salad

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This Crab Potato Salad is made with imitation crab meat, potatoes, mayo, onions and a few secret spices. So follow along for this unique yet classic recipe that your sure to love. 

The kick off to Summer has begun. And you know what that means? 

Canada Day is right around the corner as well as BBQ’s and picnics. 

And of course getting together more with people in the great outdoors. Yippy! 

My Crab Potato salad is not only super unique! It is inexpensive and satisfying meal option for any type of gathering. 

This Crab Potato Salad is just like any other Potato Salad except it showcases our Canadian Snow Crab and is so delicious.

You can use real snow crab for this potato salad or imitation crab meat.

Both will work amazing in this recipe, so it really depends on your preference. 

This potato salad will leave your guests wanting seconds and most likely asking you for the recipe!

So if you’re looking for a unique summertime potato salad, then why not surprise everyone with this “Amazing Crab Potato Salad”.

Fresh crab works amazing in here, however you can always substitute for imitation crab which we did today and works just as good. 

This potato salad has just a hint of sweetness from the snow crab and red peppers, however it has a balance of flavors that also come from the old bay seasoning, salt, pepper and lemon juice.

I came up with this recipe a few years back and have been making every June long weekend every since for the family.

You can choose to add imitation crab meat or real crab.

Did you know that most of the Worlds snow crab comes from our Atlantic Provinces?

Yup it’s true, the best quality snow crab comes from the Gulf of St. Lawrence, and Newfoundland and Labrador

So it is only appropriate that it this potato salad be listed under Canadian cuisine, right? 

We hope you enjoy this potato salad as much as we do:)

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Salads, Vinaigrettes and Dressings

Creamy Citrus Ginger Vinaigrette

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This Healthy Creamy Citrus Ginger Vinaigrette is made with plain yogurt, orange juice, lemon juice, ground ginger, minced garlic olive oil and a few spices. 

This Vinaigrette is the start to a line of Healthy Vinaigrette recipes that I will be featuring on my blog over the next few weeks.

So if you liked this one, then be sure to follow me as I will be releasing more of my favorite homemade vinaigrettes in the coming weeks.

This type of vinaigrette goes well on many different types of salads. Think shrimp, white fish, chicken or chick pea type salads and of course with avocados, cabbage, cucumbers, tomatoes and pretty much any type of veggie.

So what makes this a healthy vinaigrette?

Well it is the Plain Yogurt, then I mix that delicious yogurt with fresh orange and lime juice along with some minced fresh ginger, ginger powder, olive oil and salt to taste.

I know longer purchase those store bought salad vinaigrette or dressings, because I have learned to make these better and healthier ones at home.

This Vinaigrette pairs really well with all types of vegetables and proteins. I like to use mason jars for my dressings.

Then you can simply shake everything together and wulla it’s ready to enjoy! You will find a few of my recipes below that feature this dressing in them!

 Citrus Explosion = Delicious! 

Stores in the fridge up to 3 weeks!

Also if you prefer more sweet than tangy vinaigrette feel free to add anywhere from 1 tsp to 1 tbsp of honey to sweeten it up. Personally I like it without!

Then store in the fridge for a minimum of one hour to allow the flavors to merge. 

LOOKING FOR MORE AWESOME DIP/DRESSINGS? Try some of my favorite Homemade Creations below!

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Christmas & Thanksgiving, Desserts, New Year's

Cherry Cheesecake Cups (no bake)

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These (no bake) Black Cherry Cheesecake Cups are absolutely delicious and easy to make. They are also the perfect dessert recipe for the holidays! Image serving these to your guests after dinner!

Ho ho ho! Keep calm they say the holidays are near. However with all this planning and preparing to get there it can be less than calm for some.

Would it not be nice to be able to prepare a dessert for 8 or so people in under 1 hour and have them thinking you spent all day? Well look no further, if you are short on time then you are going to love this recipe.

 

Now let me ask you a serious question, do you know anyone that doesn’t like cheesecake? Well I don’t. 

o trust me when I say, that these cheesecake cups are sure to put a smile on everyone’s face this Holiday Season.

These cups are so good that people may just ask for seconds, or thirds.

You serve them chilled, which allows you to skip on the baking part and saves you a whole lot of hassle.

Giving you plenty of time to do whatever else it is that may be on your to do list.

You will be shocked at how easy this recipe truly is and I promise you it does not skimp on flavor at all. People are going to be asking you how you did it? But let’s leave that little secret to us kitchen warriors.

 

A simple way to preparing these Cherry Cheesecake Cups 

With boiled down cherries or canned!

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