Cocktail food

blinis with smoked salmon

10 brilliant blinis to share with friends

Traditionally made from buckwheat flour, these deliciously mini pancakes originally hail from Russia. But since becoming a foodie favourite, we've seen blinis go from the old-school Pancake Day recipe of choice to an amazing, easy appetizer brought out at every party. Here, we've gathered 12 of our best blini recipes served with all manners of tasty toppings. From the classic buckwheat batter with smoked salmon to modern polenta pancakes with a beautiful beetroot dip, these blinis are sure to be a hit with your friends and family.
cheesy pastry twists

Cheesy pastry twists

A good cheese twist relies on buttery flaky pastry and a defined cheese taste. The rough puff pastry here lives up to the challenge with the combination of nutty-tasting gruyère and parmesan to provide the requisite cheesiness.
pumpkin bacon and egg bruschetta

Our best bruschetta recipes

Bruschetta is a perfect dish to serve as a starter, finger food at a cocktail party, or as its own meal piled high with poached eggs, haloumi or pumpkin.
MUSHROOM AND SPINACH BRUSCHETTA

Mushroom and spinach bruschetta

Bruschetta is an antipasto, or starter, from Italy that like so many other Italian delights has been adopted by the rest of the world! This spinach and mushroom version is simple but yummy.
The perfect potato chip

The perfect potato chip

A classic Australian favourite whether it be paired with battered fish or enjoyed on it's own with tomato sauce, hot potato chips taste the best when created from scratch.