Bring the best of the pub home with these bar-food favourites
Daryl Turner, store owner at M&M Food Market in Royal Oak and their second location in Shelbourne.
While the occasional snowflake is still falling, spring is fast approaching! And as we all emerge from hibernation, it’s easy to go over budget while catching up with friends during an evening out on the town.
“Whether you’re cheering the playoffs, celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, or enjoying a game of darts, recreating an evening out while staying at home is not only easier on the wallet but also gives you the freedom to set a theme and control the menu,” says Daryl Turner, store owner at M&M Food Market in Royal Oak.
Turner shares his favourite M&M Food Market appetizers that hit the bullseye for hosting a night out – at home!
From top left to bottom right: Potato skins, Maple chipotle wings, Cream cheese & cheddar stuffed jalapenos, Bacon wrapped scallops, jalapeno cheese sticks.
- Chicken Wings: With a wide variety of flavours and styles of wings, you could hold a wing-tasting party – the perfect way to enjoy your favourite flavours while finding some new go-tos as well!
- Bacon-wrapped shrimp: Add a little elegance to your night in with delicious seafood. Along with bacon-wrapped shrimp, you can also find bacon-wrapped scallops, lobster mac & cheese bites, and even mussels in a delicate white wine sauce.
- Cream cheese and cheddar stuffed jalapeños: Jalapeños and cheese – a match made in heaven! For the bacon lovers, you can also try their bacon-wrapped jalapeño shooters.
- Mozzarella sticks: A bar-food classic that’s always a crowd pleaser. Try their spicy cousin, the jalapeño cheese stick, for an extra kick of flavour.
- Stuffed potato skins: The perfect addition for game day – crispy potato skins teamed up with bacon, mozza and cheddar.
- Fried battered pickles: Perfect for snacking prior to the main course or enjoy them with other appetizers for an easy grazing dinner with friends.
Keep your next get-together easy and affordable while still enjoying restaurant-quality food minus the prep work.Visit M&M Food Market in Royal Oak at 4442 W Saanich Rd. #107 or at their Shelbourne location – 3637 Shelbourne St. Find them online at mmfoodmarket.com and follow on Facebook.
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