Starters

Give your Greek salad ingredients a lift with a zesty yogurt buttermilk dressing flavoured with dill and fresh mint.

Yield: Serves 8.

Tags: Vegetarian, Low Sugar, Nut-Free

Top gooey baked brie with a blueberry and apple chutney flavoured with ginger, lemon and cinnamon. Toasted almonds finish off this impressive party appetizer.

Yield: Serves 8.

Tags: Vegetarian

Mushroom caps are always a favourite at a holiday party and these ones are bound to impress. The blue cheese, pecan and basil filling crisps up in the oven for an irresistible bite.

Yield: Makes 42.

Tags: Vegetarian, Low Sugar, Flourless

These sweet dates are stuffed with creamy Boursin cheese and topped with store bought pepper jelly for a quick yet refined appetizer.

Yield: Makes 3 dozen.

Tags: Make Ahead, Vegetarian, Quick

The rich saltiness of blue cheese pairs perfectly with sticky sweet dates. Wrapped in a thin layer of prosciutto, these classy appetizers are guaranteed to wow at your next dinner party.

Yield: Makes 24.

Tags: Vegetarian, Flourless, Nut-Free

These appetizer-sized salads will be a hit at your next party. Start by making toast cups, which serve as a vehicle for individual portions of classic Caesar salad.

Yield: Makes 4 dozen.

Tags: Make Ahead, Nut-Free

A chipotle is a smoked dried jalapeno pepper. They’re most commonly found rehydrated in small cans of tangy tomato-based adobo sauce. Mix them with mayo, sour cream and lemon juice for this creamy alternative to salsa or guacamole.

Yield: Makes 1 1/2 cup.

Tags: Make Ahead, Quick, Nut-Free

Melt cheddar, Dijon mustard and mayo onto baguette slices for an easy but delicious appetizer. This recipe makes a big batch, so it’s perfect for large parties.

Yield: Makes 6 dozen.

Tags: Vegetarian, Quick

Serve this vegetarian dish as an appetizer in place of chicken wings or meatballs. They go wonderfully with our Indonesian peanut butter-based Gado Gado Dip.

Yield: Makes 16.

Tags: Vegetarian

This cold dip is made creamy with both yogurt and mayonnaise. It’s a great backyard dipper to serve with tortilla chips or crunchy raw vegetables.

Yield: Makes 1 1/2 cups.

Tags: Flourless, Nut-Free