Taste of the Okanagan Specialty Foods

Are appies and bubbles with your bubble on the agenda for new year's? Just because we're keeping things small doesn't mean they can't still be tasty. These pepper jelly brie bites are so easy and you can make as many or as few as you want. Just grab a package of phyllo cups (look for them in the deli cheese section of your grocery store) fill them with a little square of brie and top with some pepper jelly. We used our Jalapeno Gin Jelly, but our Fire & Ice Wine jelly would be great too! Bake them in a 350 oven for about 5-7 minutes. Sprinkle with a little thyme and serve immediately. #goodbye2020 #nyefood #nyeappies #briebites

How's everyone making out with all their leftovers? #CranberryJalapenoJelly #leftoverturkeysandwich

Wherever you find your self this holiday, we hope your heart and home are filled with love, laughter and of course great food. Merry Christmas! #smallbatchbiglove

Bring on the holidays! I packed and shipped our last order for the season and am so ready for a few days off. This has been one crazy year. I don't know about you, but I could use a cocktail! If you've been following us for a while you may be familiar with our Pepper Jelly Margarita recipe. It's been a fan favourite around here, so I thought I'd mix it up with this festive cranberry version. Pepper Jelly Margaritas... Makes 4 2/3 cup fresh squeezed lime juice 1/3 cup cranberry juice 1 cup tequila 1/2 cup triple sec 1/4 cup Taste of the Okanagan Cranberry Jalapeño Jelly. Mix all ingredients together in a large pitcher and stir well to dissolve jelly. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add 1/4 of the mixture. Shake vigorously. Strain into a chilled glass with salted rim. TIP: melt a small amount of pepper jelly in the microwave on a plate. Turn glasses upside down to rim the edge with jelly, followed by salt. See more

As promised here is the recipe for the Autumn Bruschetta we posted yesterday. A yummy twist on a classic for a seasonal snack bringing all the fall vibes. Autumn Bruschetta 4 cups diced butternut squash... 1/2 cup Taste of the Okanagan Orchard Chutney baguette goat cheese (or ricotta) handful of fresh sage leaves 1. Preheat oven to 425. Spread diced butternut squash in a single layer on a baking tray and roast for about 25 minutes tossing halfway through. 2. While squash is cooking stack your sage leaves, roll them up and slice them finely. Then fry for a few minutes in about a tablespoon of olive oil. 3. When the butternut squash done add it a mixing bowl and toss with the Orchard Chutney. 4. Slice your baguette into thin slices (toast if desired) and spread a bit of goat cheese or ricotta on them. Spoon the butternut squash on top and sprinkle with the fried sage. #fallrecipes #autumnbruschetta #holidayappetizers #smallbatchbiglove

Fall Bruschetta... Autumn Crostinis... whatever you want to call them, call them delicious! Roasted butternut squash tossed with our Orchard Chutney and piled on a goat cheese topped crostini with some crispy sage. They may sounds complicated but these handheld appetizers are easy to make and the perfect little nosh on these chilly autumn evenings. Stay tuned for the recipe. #fallbruschetta #autumnrecipes #thanksgivingappetizer #smallbatchbiglove

We're so excited to be part of the Holiday Local Box! You have until Nov. 25th to order.

Baked Brie... Seriously, one of the easiest appetizers you’ll ever make and this ooey, gooey, melty, wheel of cheese brings the WOW factor every time! It’s how I kick-off the holidays ... and I may be starting earlier this year because, well, we all need a little excitement and comfort around here! This one was made with our Apple Chutney and some candied walnuts on top, but you can easily switch up the toppings and have a different brie every time. Cranberry Jalapeno Jel...ly with some toasted pine nuts, Olive Tapenade with some rosemary, or if you wanna get extra fancy wrap the entire wheel of brie with your toppings in some puff pastry before you bake it. Mmmmmm! EASY BAKED BRIE 1. Preheat oven to 350F 2. Place Brie in and ovenproof dish and score the top in a criss-cross pattern. 3. Top with your favourite TASTE OF THE OKANAGAN chutney, pepper jelly, or tapenade, and bake for 15-20 mins. Additional toppings like fresh herbs or toasted nuts are also great accompaniments. 4. Serve warm with crackers or a baguette. #bakedbrie #applechutney #holidayappetizers #cheeserecipes #holidayentertaining #cheeseboard #smallbatchbiglove