Why not go whole hog? Get out your Hawaiian shirts and cool shades, pop parasols in the cocktails, and hand out leis to your guests. All that’s missing is a palm tree!

Ricotta, Pineapple and Ham Crostini

These crostini will find their place in the sun as a canapé or with brunch. Whip them up in the blink of an eye, then top with a drizzle of honey and some fresh basil! Simple and simply scrumptious!

Ricotta, Pineapple and Ham Crostini

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cooking time: 15 minutes

Servings: 10

Pairing suggestions

Domaine Lafrance: Served as a starter or as finger food, these tasty crostini pair beautifully with this sparkling wine. Its sweetness complements the flavour profile of this appetizer, while its freshness is sure to awaken your taste buds.

Léon Courville Vigneron Vidal: With its semi-dry palate and notes of lychee, honey, grapefruit, and Golden apple, this Vidal blanc will marry well with the salty-sweet character of this recipe.

Grilled Pineapple and Ham Skewers

Pineapple and ham skewers are a delicious option for an appetizer to serve at Easter or the next day, using any leftover ham. You can add the vegetable of your choice—or anything else you think would be tasty—then pop the skewers in the oven or on the BBQ.

Grilled Pineapple and Ham Skewers

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cooking time: 15 minutes

Servings: 10

Pairing suggestions

Les Artisans du terroir Prémices: A beautiful marriage of colour and flavours, this rosé’s rich notes of red berries, rhubarb and barley sugar bring balance to the ingredients in this recipe.

Château de cartes Vin de Soif: This almost translucent red offers a lively freshness where notes of candy, strawberry and raspberry excite the palate. Serve chilled to highlight its fruity flavour when paired with the brochettes.