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Salty, crispy and golden, tender squid is fried to perfection and sprinkled with fresh coriander and chilli. This dish is often served as a tasty appetiser on Australian menus, and boasts a seafood dish even the fussiest of eaters will enjoy!

Dress up humble mushrooms with crumbled fetta, rocket and drizzled basil then serve atop crispy italian garlic bread for a stylish appetizer.

With all the decadence of a miniature high tea treat you'll enjoy the burst of flavour these capsicum quiches provide.

With juicy sirloin steak sliced and shaken up with chinese cabbage, vegetables and a hot, fragrant sauce, this quick salad makes a statement.

Fresh squid hoods with salt and pepper coating are a delicious accompaniment to any party. Serve with lemon wedges.

Take your guests on a trip to Paris with this traditional French appetiser and two delicious dips to choose from.

Take your taste buds to Mexico for lunch or kick start a social gathering with these spicy pork and cheese tortillas.

This Asian-style dish makes a great starter, side or crunchy finger food.

This wholesome potato soup has the robust flavours of roasted fennel and garlic paired with deliciously crisp prosciutto slices for a winter warmer sure to satisfy

If you're looking to try something a little different, then give these fritters a go. They're made with good old-fashioned cans of sardines in oil and will on the table in 10 minutes flat! Also great as finger food at a party.

Wow family and friends at your next summer dinner party with these chicken and sweet potato-like kumara skewers, brushed with a mix of sugary maple syrup. pungent mustard and sour cider vinegar. Round it out with a healthy spinach pecan salad.

Tender, marinated, sticky barbecue chicken drumettes are the perfect finger food with which to entertain guests. Kids love them too!

Whip up a batch of these light, tender dumplings for your family and friends. Filled with a wonderfully fragrant Asian spiced pork filling, these are perfect to serve up as a light meal or pass around at a dinner party with a zesty dipping sauce.

This healthy soup for any time of the year contains onion, pumpkin and chickpea and is guaranteed to warm the soul! It's quick and easy with canned chickpeas or soak your own overnight.

Go Japanese with this simple salmon and vegetable dish. The basic batter is suitable for a variety of seafood (prawns, for example) and vegetables.

The spices of chilli, ginger and cumin contrast against sweet mango in this fresh duck salad, perfect for lunch or a starter at a dinner party.

The unbeatable combination of fresh prawns, golden chat potatoes creamy avocado and a homemade cocktail sauce makes this dish the perfect starter for a warm Summer dinner.

Whether you want a classy starter for a dinner party, or a light lunch, these risotto cakes accompanied by a yummy homemade mayonnaise are sure to be a winner.

This light herby tomato dish makes a great entree. Or you can double or even triple the ingredients for easy-to-eat party finger food that your guests will love.

This flavour-packed salad can work on its own in small doses as a palate-cleanser (it would serve 8-10) or to accompany grilled or roasted meats, or vegetable dishes.

Smoked salmon pâté is an easy recipe, which is great to have prepared for guests as a light entrée.

Add some spice to your barbecue prawns with a fragrant marinade of chilli, coriander, lime and garlic.

Fresh, light and packed full of goodness, these Vietnamese rice paper rolls are beautiful filled with tender crab meat and creamy avocado. Serve with a fragrant Asian soy-lime dipping sauce for a perfect Summer lunch.

With a rich and salty sauce of anchovies, olives, tomatoes and capers, this spaghetti dish has all the hallmarks of southern italian cuisine.

Enjoy this light and crispy vegetarian dish, embracing Asian flavours to bring a zesty twist on the Aussie classic. Salt and pepper spiced tofu is coated in a golden crust - beautiful when dipped in this fresh chilli lime dressing.

Juicy, roasted tomato and melted, oozy cheese are beautiful sitting atop a golden, flaky pastry base. These savoury tarts can be prepared in no time at all and are perfect for a quick, light meal or a gourmet starter.

These French souffles are just as good savoury as they are when sweet, with creamed corn, bacon and plenty of parmesan cheese.

Baked ricotta cheese with fresh eggs is so simple! Delicious as a snack, part of a share plate or on its own.

Take your guests or family on a sensuous vietnamese journey by assembling these fresh and delicate prawn rice paper rolls.

Bursting with the goodness of cauliflower and tasty leek, this soup is a great way to warm up your night

These quick and tasty glazed ham kebabs with marmalade and sugar are perfect starters or party finger food.

Serve up this italian classic, featuring wholesome artichoke filled with herbs, anchovies, parmesan and breadcrumbs. Dress with a green salad drizzled with lemon and olive oil to make a complete side dish.

Homemade dips are easy to make and a tad more impressive than ready-made from the supermarket. This fresh bean and fetta dip is easy and tasty.

Delight your dinner guests with this gourmet seafood starter. Freshky shucked oysters are brilliant served cooked with this zesty, tarragon butter.

Crunch through the cooling lettuce before enjoying the spicy prawns that are wrapped inside.

This herbaceous seafood soup showcases plenty of French country charm.

An authentic rustic Greek soup, called fasolada, this colourful, warming dish should help banish the winter chills.

There's no need to slave over a hot stove with this delectable starter. Smoked ocean trout melts in your mouth with zesty avocado, a treat no one will believe was so easy to make.

Enjoy these light, refreshing chicken and mango rice paper rolls on a warm summer's afternoon. A Vietnamese classic, the rolls are wonderful served as finger food with a zesty chilli lime dipping sauce.

These snack size pizzas boast a simple combination of mediterranean and middle eastern ingredients which come together for an easy to prepare appetiser or light lunch.

Sour cream turns this broccoli and potato soup into a delicious healthy starter for the whole family.

A zesty, creamy orange sauce is the perfect way to liven up this tasty asparagus side dish

The combination of oven-roasted butternut pumpkin, creamy, crumbled feta and a divine balsamic glaze adds a wonderful twist to this classic Italian starter.

Dip a piece of warm homemade pumpkin damper into this tasty French onion dip for a party sensation or just an everyday snack!

Quick, tasty and packed full of goodness, this zesty herbed tuna dip is wonderfully creamy and great served with crackers and vegetable sticks as a healthy afternoon snack.

Whip this creamy homemade vegan dip using silken tofu, peppery rocked and zesty lemon to create this beautiful spread, perfect served with fresh vegetable sticks and crusty bread.

Potato skins are tasty additions to any party table. Add salsa for extra crunch.

This beautiful salmon dish is the perfect meal to serve up to friends at your next dinner party. Thinly sliced salmon is beautiful served in a fragrant Asian ginger dressing, topped with homemade pickled beetroot.

Forget boring salads! The sweetness of the pear marries magically with the smoked chicken, crispy prosciutto and blue cheese. Parmesan crisps and toasted pecans add the finishing crunchy touch.

An unlikely combination? Yes and no… it is salty and fresh like the sea, with earthy, sweet and fruity notes. Intriguing at the least, and a great way to make a few scallops go far.

There’s a gorgeous sweetness imparted from the spring onions in this dish. Good prawns give a good meaty in texture, not mushy, and sweet to taste.

Team this seafood dish with some crusty bread to mop up all the lovely juices.

Spicy, plump little mouthfuls with crunch, zing and juice, these are perfect with a sauvignon blanc.

Homemade dips are so easy to make. This one, with fetta, nuts and herbs, will have everyone asking you for the recipe.

Pretend your strolling through the Place de la Concorde with fresh baguettes and creamy brie, complete with leg ham and delicious mustard mayo.

Seasoned and boiled in a white wine broth, these scrumptious mussels could find the fresh seafood lover in anyone.

Succulent golden crumbed turkey breast, served with spiced creamy mayonnaise – the perfect finger food for entertaining hungry guests.

These buttery pastry cases, filled with cheese and savoury ingredients, are perfect to pass around at kids parties - as well as hide vegetables.

Even with minimal toppings, the incredible flavours of juicy artichokes and caramelised onions make this pizza a divine dish for any dinner party.

Delight your family this Christmas with this glorious spiced glazed ham. Pop it on the dinner table and serve sliced straight off the bone, making the perfect accompaniment to your roast lunch.

If you've always wanted to have a go at making mayonnaise, then here's your chance. Just follow our easy steps and you'll have homemade creamy mayonnaise in just 15 minutes!

The crunch of Turkish bread combines with a buttery coating to create this delicious bread, with salty olives, anchovies and caramelised onions.

Stuffed with a flavour-packed bacon, feta and onion filling, these beautiful baked onions are great served on the side of a big roast dinner spread or as an exciting starter.

With the high nutritional value of spinach and the filling goodness of potato, topped with crispy bacon, this winter warmer soup is healthy and tasty as can be!

Sliced thin and served fresh with herbs and a lime and soy dressing, this seafood dish brings tang to a party appetizer.

This fresh simple salad can be tossed together in no time at all and makes the perfect for a side dish at any dinner table.

This simple vegetable dish only utilises a couple ingredients, but the fresh mint, sweet beetroot and salty fetta make this a sophisticated side to fish, pork or poultry.

Golden, cheesy and crispy, these flavoursome cauliflower and bacon fritters are wonderful served as a tasty starter or with a fresh, mixed salad as a main meal.

Dress up these fresh oysters with a citrus zing and, for a real Thai flavour, an added chilli burst sure to have guests reaching for more.

These creamy garlic prawns and scallops are wonderfully fragrant and saucy, perfect served as an appetiser or main. Serve this delicious seafood dish with crusty bread and lemon wedges for a complete meal.

Thinly sliced, salty proscuitto is beautiful wrapped around blanched asparagus spears as a beautiful starter. Serve with a creamy, homemade garlic aioli, to dip.

Get the party started with Mexican cocktail margaritas. Pineapple and chilli are a dynamic combo!

Wonderfully spiced, these Asian inspired chicken skewers are brilliant served as a tasty starter or with rice and steamed green as the main meal.

Serve up a healthy, tasty lunch with this vegetarian dish. Enjoy the barbecued vegetables and salty slices of haloumi combined with a fresh and zesty lemon basil dressing.

The combination of creamy, rich blue cheese and oven roasted kumara sits perfectly atop this golden, fluffy homemade focaccia base. Perfect sliced and shared as a gourmet starter.

This simple recipe gives a gourmet edge to the classic toasty. With silky smoked salmon, cream cheese and crunchy rye bread you'll breathe new life into a lunch time staple.

A staple of Greek cuisine, dolmades are rich in flavour with pine nuts, sultanas, onions and rice wrapped in vine leaves and drizzled with lemon juice and olive oil.

Spring by the bowlful. Here’s a delicious soup to welcome in the new season.

The perfect finger food for a cocktail party, or just a delicious starter or side for your next family dinner, these scrumptious witlof leaves are stuffed with breadcrumbs and creamy blue cheese for a real flavour hit!

This is a spicy variation on the Asian favourite sang choy bow. Make the mince mixture ahead and assemble just before serving.

A classic staple on many restaurant menus, the combination of tender shredded chicken, crispy bacon, flaky parmesan and crunchy croutons drizzled with a creamy Caesar dressing is unbeatable.

These savoury tarts are easy to make and taste utterly delicious. The combination of a golden, flaky crust with tender, roasted pumpkin and creamy blue cheese is unbeatable. Perfect for a light Winter dinner or gourmet starter.

Thick, creamy and delightfully warm, this fennel and potato soup hits the spot and with cheesy croutons is even tastier.

This spicy, flavour packed Japanese inspired dip is wonderful served as a snack or starter for dinner guests. Creamy miso and wasabi goes perfectly with crisp crackers and sliced veggies.

This baked frittata can be cooked ahead and chilled until you're ready to serve. It's a perfect cocktail party dish or plate to share.

Give these beautiful king prawns a touch of the caribbean - rolled in flaky coconut then fried to crispy perfection - before serving with either a zesty lemon, or spicy fish and lime sauce.

This zesty salad has all the greens you need with sweet, juicy chunks of salmon throughout. Whip up in 20 minutes and enjoy for lunch or a starter.

What could be better than the Holy Trinity of savoury food: butter, garlic and cheese? Add in some mushroom and you'll find that just one is simply not enough.

There is no better match than cream cheese and soft smoked salmon. With dill, mint, capers and lemon juice you'll find you just can't stop eating these refreshing pinwheels.

This gourmet pizza crust is absolutely perfect for a cool Autumn evening with friends. Crispy potato and fragrant rosemary work perfectly on this thin and cripsy base. Drizzle with a splash of garlic infused olive oil for a real flavour punch!

Get the party started with a chilled glass of sangria, made from red wine and fruit.

The flavours of the Mediterranean will tantalise your guests' taste buds at your next cocktail party or family celebration.

These bite sized cheesy tarts are made from a light, flaky golden crust and filled with a fluffy, creamy parmesan centre that delights the taste buds with every mouthful.

This yummy starter is great for parties and festive occasions - or even as a snack on the weekend. The minty yoghurt is also good on salads and sandwiches.

James Bond will love this citrus martini, shaken and not stirred.

Lentils are a cheap, low-fat and nutrient-rich food. Added to this simple spicy tomato soup and you have a wonderful warming and flavoursome meal that needs less than 30 minutes cooking time.

Serve this earthy winter soup of potato and jerusalem artichokes with crisp croutons for a stunning first course.

Crunchy, golden and filled with a warm, hearty centre, these healthy vegetarian patties are beautiful served on their own with a dollop of Greek yoghurt or with veggies on a fluffy bun.

Soup is generally regarded as a winter dish, but one exception is gazpacho, a flavoursome Spanish creation that is served chilled.

A classic Japanese dish, sushi is made by combining spiced rice, vegetables and meat or seafood, and wrapping it in nutritious seaweed (nori). These bite sized treats are stuffed with a traditional Asian egg omelette, and are wonderful enjoyed as lunch, dinner or as finger food for a dinner party.