When you get home from work, aim for simplicity at cocktail hour. With this recipe for seasoned cheese curd, you’ll be ready to nibble in no time! Thanks to a quick marinade of orange juice, olive oil and a pinch of chili, this original snack will surely become a specialty on uncomplicated evenings.

Sold at IGA stores, our tomato and basil sauce is a real saviour in the kitchen. It allows you to prepare Italian-style dishes in just a few steps. In this recipe, the warm sauce is spread over slices of roasted eggplant sprinkled with mozzarella. Topped with a coating of breadcrumbs, it goes in the oven until the cheese is golden brown. A perfect end-of-summer dish.

Whipped Cream

Peanuts and a food processor. That’s all you need to make your own peanut butter. This recipe suggests eating it plain, or sweetened with honey, for peanut butter toast that both tastes good and is good for you. The secret to a successful batch of homemade peanut butter? Roasted peanuts still hot from the oven and…a little patience!

For cocktail hour, serve tiny grilled shishito chilis coated with a mixture of soy sauce, lemon juice, honey and garlic. Dip them in a spicy mayo and nibble on them while entertaining your guests. Way more addictive than chips!

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