Cocktail party

A few slivers of thinly sliced rare beef dolloped with some mustard horseradish, atop a baby spinach covered crispy base and you have a delicious and eye catching hors-d'oeuvre.

Give a little nod to the finger food of the 60s while giving a more contemporary feel and taste to the classic prawn toast.

These tasty Indian spiced patties are great enjoyed on their own with a side salad or as a side or starter to a big Indian feast.

You can use feta cheese in place of goat’s cheese. Make pastry cases a week ahead; store in an airtight container. Prepare asparagus and tomatoes 8 hours ahead for asparagus mixture; cover, refrigerate separately. Assemble tarts just before serving. Note

Celebrate summer with this classic cocktail with a tropical twist.

Frangelico adds a nutty depth to this divine vanilla martini. You can use another hazelnut liqueur if you prefer.

This dipis quick, delicious and dead easy to make. Spread it on crostini and call it a pâté, or serve it with crispy vegetable sticks and have it ready for hungry kids as they burst in from school.

To sterilise, place jar and lid in the dishwasher on the hottest rinse cycle. Don’t use detergent. Alternatively, lay the jar and lid in a large pan, cover completely with cold water and gradually bring to the boil; boil for 20 minutes. Once sterilised, place jar and lid on a clean tea towel to dry. […]

Entertain with the flavours of Spain and serve tapas to your guests. Bring the colours of the Spanish flag to your table by adding char-grilled red capsicum to these delicious smoky, garlicky prawns.

You could use halved fresh figs instead of the rockmelon, if you like.

Delight your guests at your next dinner party with these easy, sophisticated cocktails.

When it comes to canapés, smoked salmon and dill is always a crowd pleaser.

Use a vegetable peeler to thinly slice the cucumber lengthways. Note

You can substitute scotch whiskey for the rye whiskey. Note

Tomato dip is best made close to serving. Note

Serve these moreish little bites at your next gathering and watch as they quickly disappear.

Packed with vegetables and spices, these colourful pakoras make excellent finger food.

A classic British dish in canapé form.

We've foregone the classic version of this drink for a little sweetness. James Bond might frown, but we love it.

These bite-sized morsels of trout and pomelo salad are mouth-watering with hits of flavour from roasted peanut nam jim, fresh ginger, coconut and lime.

Recipe is best made just before serving. Note

A classic cocktail, this timeless combination of tequila and lime will take you to Mexico with every sip.

These individual chicken, thyme and brandy pâtés make a great starter for a special dinner. You can use another dessert wine in place of the botrytis semillon if you prefer.

Delicious chicken wings in a sweet honey soy marinade; great for sharing with family and family.

If you fancy something fruity but not sugary, then this sparkling burgundy and cranberry punch should tick all the boxes. You can control the sweetness levels by adding more or less sugar.

Fruity and minty, tea and rum punch is a classic lunchtime or afternoon cocktail.

Soak 8 bamboo skewers in water for about 30 minutes before use to prevent splintering and scorching. Note

This decadent, creamy salmon mousse served with crisp toasts is so easy to make and perfect for a cocktail party.

Served on a bed of sea salt and fresh sprigs of chervil, these soft-boiled quail eggs are perfect for a cocktail party.

You could use peach slices in place of raspberries and peach liqueur rather than strawberry when making this delightful party drink if you like.

Dukkah is a Middle Eastern spice blend containing toasted nuts and seeds. It is usually based on hazelnuts, spices and sesame seeds, and teamed here with roasted garlic yoghurt it will make your lamb cutlets sing.

There's nothing more refreshing than a long, cool glass of spritzer when you're parched. This zesty lime and mint spritzer will revive you.

There's nothing like a cocktail to get a party going, and these frozen mango daiquiri are so yummy they could double as dessert.

Crispy wonton wrappers make a great base for all kinds of toppings, here we've used smoked trout and horseradish.

These honeycomb cream cupcakes are a proper indulgence, a moist, spiced cupcake topped with whipped cream and shattered Violet Crumble bars.

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This creamy and lemony dip is delicious and dead easy to make. You can adjust the lemon juice and garlic to taste.

Paired with crisp apple slaw, these juicy sliders will have your guests drooling.

Enjoy this classic Middle Eastern dip with vegetable sticks, crackers, bread or meats. It's easy to make and packed full of the goodness of chickpeas.

Give your bubbles a little tropical twist with these delicious mango cocktails. Cheers!

Spice up a platter of plump oysters with cucumber and piquant mirin dressing.

Oil will solidify on refrigeration; bring to room temperature before serving. Recipe best made 3 days ahead; can be refrigerated for up to 3 months. Note

These tarts are best made immediately before serving to prevent the pastry going soggy. You can pre-roast the tomatoes ahead of time, but don’t assemble the tarts until just before serving. Serve topped with chervil, if you like. Note

Crispy haloumi, spinach and tomato party pizzas that are great for sharing with family and friends.

Serve these spicy, Asian-inspired sticky prawns on betel leaves for an elegant, mouth-watering canapé.

Originally from Russia, blini are small, leavened buckwheat pancakes that are traditionally served with sour cream and caviar. They make a perfect base for any number of canapé toppings.

Served with pomegranate yoghurt, these Moroccan pastries make elegant finger food.

Regular extra virgin olive oil and ½ teaspoon finely grated lemon rind can be substituted for lemon-infused olive oil. Note

It is important to use silken tofu for this recipe to get the right texture. Note

You need 2 oranges and 5 passionfruit for this recipe. Note

Serve up this Italian cocktail at your next party.

If you need to assemble some cocktail snacks in double-quick time this recipe is perfect. You could even prepare the wontons earlier in the day and keep them in an airtight container.

Kick up your heels and serve this delightfully fresh and zingy passionfruit and rum liqueur at your next soiree. Your guests will love you for it!

Sweet lychee and tart lime make a refreshing cocktail combined with white rum and soda.

These spicy oysters are sure to win over your guests at a barbeque or cocktail party. You can make the spicy dressing in the morning and dress the oysters just prior to serving.

These bite sized olive and cheese fritters and packed full of savoury flavour and crunch - the perfect finger food for a birthday party or event.

Serve these rum-spiked chocolate cake pops at your next cocktail party and watch as they quickly disappear.

Dolloped with whipped tomato mascarpone and crispy prosciutto, these olive pikelets are fantastic for a party.

Use 250g marinara mix or your favourite seafood in this recipe. Note

Rambutan & lime cocktail

If you're looking for a simple, tasty and appealing platter for a party then marinated baby bocconcini with prosciutto is your friend. Salty meat wrapped around mild, sweet cheese and spiked with basil. Perfect.

Crunch through these crisp wonton wrappers to the juicy duck filling inside. A classic Chinese dish, these duck wonton cups are perfect for a light lunch or entree.

With tender, juicy slices of roast beef and scrumptious bearnaise sauce, this is another French concoction that looks and tastes like a masterpiece.

Queso anejo and poblano chillies bring an authentic Mexican flavour to this gourmet guacamole. If you can't lay your hands on any queso anejo, you can use parmesan and other similar cheeses in its place.

This is a cold, fruity and deliciously moreish party punch that, funnily enough, packs a bit of a punch. We used a traminer riesling for this recipe, but you can use any medium-dry white.

These spicy little nuggets on sticks are great for handing around at a party. Fried chorizo with garlic is a classic tapas dish.

The pineapple was cut in half lengthways, then sliced thinly. Note