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Golden, crunchy pastry is delicious stuffed with this fragrant beef filling to create these tasty empanadas. Serve them up with a dollop of this fresh, homemade guacamole for an authentic Mexican meal.

Keep those hungry teenagers fed well with this cheese, salami and tomato bake.

Sink your knife into these toasted turkish pide breads, oozing with homemade tender meatballs, melted cheese and a glorious Italian tomato sauce, this is the ultimate lunch for a hungry group of friends or family!

Jazz up a cheeseboard, dip, share plate or lunchbox with homemade crispbread. Experiment using different fresh herbs.

These crab and corn cakes nestled in lettuce leaves with chilli sauces are so tasty, easy to make and perfect for entertaining served warm or cold.

Soul food comes to chicken drumsticks and tahini sauce. An easy finger food solution for any party or gathering.

Get the party started with chicken wings and mini legs and an irresistible, tangy ranch dressing. Teenagers will make this disappear in seconds.

Everyone loves potato wedges. Here is an easy and low-fat homemade version of the store-bought variety.

Quick, nutritious and packed full of flavour, this tasty chicken dish is wonderful topped with a creamy, nutty tahini dressing, channeling fresh Middle Eastern flavours.

Kohlrabi cabbage creates a crispy fritter for dipping. You can also use broccoli instead.

It's easy to make this popular Italian starter at home. Assemble the bruschetta just before serving to keep the toast nice and crisp.

Individual nacho bowls topped with avocado, melting cheese and sour cream make an excellent starter, share plate or meal in their own right.

Whip up your own antipasto plate with two variations of marinated feta, plus delicious marinated mushrooms. These are the perfect combination of flavours to enjoy with a glass of wine and some crusty bread.

This salami pizza will become a family favourite as it's quick and easy using a pan instead of an oven.

This vegetarian recipe is perfect finger food for your next party, barbecue or family gathering. If you have many mouths to feed, this will make enough for 10 or more people.

Baby potatoes are perfect for skewering as they stay firm after cooking due to their low starch content.

Keep a healthy theme going by swapping fried chicken or nuggets for delicious poppy-crumbed bingo wings.

My favourite nifty nibbles are just perfect for parties.

Move over mince tacos – it’s never a problem to get the kids to the table with this delicious dinner option. Add more or less seasoning depending on your tastes. I find it’s fun to let everyone make their own taco, which makes this meal ideal for large gatherings. The sour cream, spices and lemon […]

Julie Biuso presents an array of creative condiments

Use fresh or frozen octopus for this stunning chilli and lemon combo.

This super-easy recipe uses spinach leaves instead of the traditional vine leaves ... and the flavoursome filling makes these dolmades small parcels of heaven.

Tasty homemade sausage rolls are perfect for a picnic or party or lunchbox. Classic Aussie fare with tomato sauce.

Next time you're planning to throw some prawns on the barbie, try this easy spicy marinade.

With celery, cabbage and sweet chilli sauce these Chinese meatballs show that you don't have to be European to make these bite-sized treats.

Get a real taste of the tropics with this light, cool summer salad. The sweet chilli dressing is the perfect accompaniment.

These big, meaty mushrooms topped with fetta make a delicious and protein-packed meal. Serve as a starter for a dinner party, finger food ... or treat yourself to a quick nutritious lunch.

Share the taste-bud love with these fried potato sticks, covered in herbs and complemented with a spicy tomato salsa.

The perfect side for Summer dinner parties by the water - this creamy prawn dip is wonderfully spicy and delicious served with crispy pita bread and nibbles.

This light and easy tart is great finger food for your next party or family gathering. Or you can cut into slices and serve with salad for lunch.

The crispy coating hides a soft heart of pumpkin, rice and tender shredded lamb.

So cheesy! Googly-eyed puffs and chewy, tasty scrolls go down a treat with adult guests too.

These tomtato, cheese and ham scrolls will go down a treat with the kids! Easy to assmeble, these make for a fun lunchbox idea or get the kids to help make them in the school holidays! Looking for other food ideas? Try these school holiday snack ideas, and find some lunchbox inspo for when they’re […]

Zucchini and feta are a delicious combination, your Mum will love these on Mother's Day! Warm savoury treats always go down well, so make plenty or prepare ahead and freeze.

Made with love for Mum. Say 'Thank you' with a sweet and savoury feast. Dainty sandwiches with tasty fillings are great for parties and can be made a few hours ahead, as long as you keep them covered and chilled. Try these two simple, yet delectable fillings.

Warm savoury treats always go down well at a party, so make plenty or prepare ahead and freeze. These tartlets have a simple base, but the creamy feta and sweet-and-sour onions make them flashy and flavourful. Note

If preferred, char-grill your own capsicum by roasting until skin chars. Simply remove skin, seeds and membrane, and then use as directed. Note

Light, creamy and packed full of flavour, this gorgeous avocado pate is beautiful spread on crackers and served as part of a tasting plate for afternoon tea or nibbles to accompany a glass of wine.

You can also bake these in a hot, 200C oven 15 minutes, turning halfway. Note

A lamb and chickpea meatball recipe that makes a great serving idea for a dinner party or as finger food. Serve with a coriander and yoghurt dip.

For seafood pancakes, replace chicken with cooked crab. Note

Cups may be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container, but they are best served warm. Note

When deveining a prawn, look for a dark spot at head end of prawn and pull it with point of a knife, or slice down centre of back of prawn and simply lift vein out carefully. Note

Pork spareribs may be used in place of lamb riblets. Try sweet chilli sauce instead of vietnamese dipping sauce. Note

To deep-fry eschalots, heat 1/2 cup oil in a small saucepan Add eschalots and fry for 2 minutes, until golden. Drain and serve. Note

Cut fish into cubes the same width as the chorizo slices. Note

Rich, opulent European dishes put an international spin on any occasion. This platter works as an entree, paired with hearty breads.

This recipe works just as well as part of a hearty breakfast or lunch.

Easter feast! Save room for this tempting celebratory spread. Stain eggs with a delicate pattern by soaking them in tea.

Thanks to the abundance of ingredients that were unfamiliar just a few years ago, the cook now has more options than ever when it comes to delighting the family with new flavours.

Sophie Gray’s pastry twizzlers make a tasty snack, a quick lunch or a light dinner

Now is the time to show off autumn vegetables by using their striking colours and varied textures to make impressive, delicious and nutritious dishes

These eggplant rolls make a great entrée or side dish stuffed with feta cheese.

Super easy, with toasted sesame flavours, this recipe works well as a lunch dish for the ladies or a flash family meal.

To make a simple aioli, combine mayonnaise with crushed garlic and grated lemon rind. Note

Baby potatoes get spicy in this delicious side dish recipe!

Tempura flour is available at supermarkets. The water must be as cold as possible, as this helps prevent the batter absorbing too much oil, keeping it light and crispy. Make a tempura dipping sauce by combining 1/4 cup mirin, 1/4 cup light soy sauce and 1/4 cup warm water or dashi (Japanese stock). To check […]

Use any mix of nuts you like, including peanuts, macadamias or walnuts. Note

Toasts with chicken livers

Thigh fillets are preferable to breast fillets because they are more moist when barbecued. Note

Squid tubes are found at seafood counter of supermarket. If possible, purchase small squid tubes for individual servings. Note

You can also stir in half a chopped avocado, if desired. Serve with cherry tomatoes, low-fat salami and olives. Note

For best flavour, use a charcoal barbecue for cooking. Note

Snake beans are commonly used in south-east asian cooking, but you can use small green beans. Note

The vibrant colours of the Mediterranean taste as good as they look!

Try these chic bites for your next big do

Try these chic bites for your next big do

Shortcrust pastry can be used instead of puff pastry, if desired. Note

Peeled prawns are available from seafood section of your supermarket. Remember to remove vein from prawn. Some ideas for sauces are sweet chilli or sweet and sour. Note

Spring roll wrappers are found in freezer section of supermarkets or Asian specialty stores. Makes 12 Note

If preferred, potatoes may be tossed in oil and baked at 200°C for 35-40 minutes. Note