Share plate / tapas

A traditional Turkish dish that is great for sharing with family and friends.

After experiencing the flavour and crunchiness of homemade crisps, you will never need to open another packet again. You can also use russet burbank or spunta potatoes for this recipe. 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

Make the perfect tapas-style dish; warm olives and chilli from Australian Women's Weekly.

Funnily enough, the artichoke is actually a variety of thistle. The silky smooth heart of this plant works wonderfully when marinated and served as part of an anti pasta platter.

Crispy, crunchy but best of all - healthy.

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

Baked brie and asparagus tartines make a dish for a celebratory lunch. If you're looking for some variety, you can replace the asparagus with honey and thyme.

Baby heirloom tomatoes are available from most supermarkets and greengrocers. These pizzas are best made close to serving. Note

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.

Warm and sweet, these little orange and ricotta puffs make a lovely dessert but are also perfect for passing around at a party.

Yakitori, grilled chicken, is commonly a Japanese type of skewered chicken.

Fragrant, fresh and zingy green mango salad on betel leaves.

Turn an everyday snack into a treat with a difference with this cajun-spiced popcorn recipe.

Create a Chinese sensation.

Store patties, covered, in the fridge for up to 2 days. Freeze uncooked patties for up to 1 month. Defrost patties in the fridge before cooking. Note

Trim the edges of the lettuce leaves with kitchen scissors to make them look neater. Hold lettuce, cored end up, under cold running water. The water will get between the leaves, making them slip off easily and intact. Note

The perfect healthy snack; zucchini fritters with skordalia, a thick purée of Greek cuisine, from Australian Women's Weekly.

Instead of pure vegetable oil to deep-fry, you can blend it (50/50) with sesame oil. Note

Seasoned with oregano and fresh grated parmesan, these veal meatballs with gazpacho salsa make a great shared party platter.

Smoked salmon, creamy mascarpone and dill make a fabulous filling for these crepe-wrapped roulade slices.

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

We used anchovy-stuffed olives, but any variety of large green stuffed olives can be substituted. Note

This perfect Christmas midday snack goes well with a glass of mulled wine.

Making these cute little wonton cups is frightfully easy; all you need is a muffin pan and you're good to go. Remoulade or rémoulade is a condiment invented in France that is usually aioli-or mayonnaise-based.

Just cool the kipfler potatoes slightly before assembling this salad as it's best served still warm.

Money bags are shaped exactly like that - old fashioned purses. These ones may not contain money, but they are filled with delicious and fragrant spiced chicken that will have you coming back for more.

A divine starter for a celebratory dinner, these teriyaki salmon skewers with cucumber salad are exquisite. You can alternate salmon chunks with prawns if you like.

You will need about 2 medium carrots (240g) and 3 small zucchini (270g) for this recipe. You can also use fresh rice noodle sheets, cut into 14cm x 16cm rectangles, to enclose the filling. Note

Toast fingers can be made the day before and stored in an airtight container. The tomato and cheese can be chopped the day before, and placed in separate small bowls, covered with plastic wrap and stored in the fridge. Parsley should be chopped and fingers assembled just before serving. Note

Use granulated or crushed peanuts to save time. Note

These delicious chocolate marzipan almonds make a lovely gift at either Easter or Christmas.

Melt-in-your-mouth, flaky butter pastry and a delicious seafood chowder filling make these individual fish pies a winner.

Crispy pastry, sweet tomato, salty tapenade; flavour and texture sensation wrapped up into one easy recipe!

Try something different with this delicious Middle Eastern specialty.

A tasty tapas dish, delicately spiced with fragrant saffron, this platter of olives and cheese makes an elegant addition to a selection of nibblies.

Flavoursome and delectable tapas-style nibbles of bocconcini, olive, cherry tomato with pesto.

Fire up the barbecue and enjoy these spicy prawn and scallop skewers with a squeeze of lemon.

A crispy and delicious snack of deep-fried onion rings from Australian Women's Weekly.

Delicious and fresh Italian-style crostino of tomato and basil from Australian Women's Weekly.

Store in an airtight container, in the refrigerator, for up to 3 days. Return to room temperature before serving Note

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.

If using bamboo skewers, soak in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent them scorching during cooking, or cover the ends with foil. For a simple tzatziki sauce, combine ¾ cup low-fat yoghurt, 1 clove crushed garlic and 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley in a small bowl. For a simple chilli tomato […]

Piping the dough in this way results in a delightfully curly result that looks dainty on the plate. Plus, there's the added element of citrusy surprise when you bite into the shortbread.

Add a taste of Japan to your evening and serve these nibbles with drinks for an easy snack before a dinner party.

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.

Dip your fingers in cold water when shaping the prawn balls to prevent the mixture from sticking to them. Placing prawn balls on a plastic-wrap-lined tray and refrigerating them for at least half an hour before frying will firm them and help ensure they don’t fall apart during cooking. Prawn balls can be shaped a […]

You need to cook 1½ cups (300g) white long-grain rice the day before making this recipe. Spread cooled cooked rice on a tray, cover, refrigerate overnight. Note

Whip up this light and delicious bruschetta for a quick lunch or appetiser.

Polenta is the bread of northern Italy, particularly around Venice. One of nature's 'good' carbohydrates, it is extremely versatile; for this recipe it can be kept refrigerated and fried just when required.

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.

Mozzarella or fontina cheese can be substituted for feta cheese, if preferred. Note

Serve slices of this moreish pizza at your next party and watch as they quickly disappear.

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

To make our dipping sauce, in a bowl, combine 1/4 cup each rice wine vinegar and soy sauce, juice lime. 2 tablespoons water, 1 finely sliced long red chilli and 1 teaspoon caster sugar. Note

Delight your guests or the family with these zesty, fresh rice paper rolls.

Delight both children and adults with these top-quality homemade sausage rolls and pizza spirals.

These crispy savoury pancakes make a delicious afternoon snack or side to your favourite Asian dishes.

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.

The secrets of making perfect tempura are: use the freshest vegetables you can find; make sure both the vegetables and the batter are really cold (this prevents the batter from soaking up too much oil); maintain a constant temperature by only frying a few pieces at a time; make the batter just before required; finally, don't over mix the batter - lumpy is good.

One of the most popular Italian antipasti - perfect for platters and sharing plates.

Bruschetta is one of those classic dishes that's welcome at just about any meal, from a late breakfast to a late night snack. This garlicky goat's cheese version is a creamy, tasty winner.

Impress your guests with these delicious, filled and rolled Chinese appetizers.

Sweet and sticky Asian-style pork belly spare ribs are delicious as dinner and make a great finger food platter for parties.

These fresh, fragrant and flavoursome Asian lettuce cups are perfect for sharing.

Make your own delectable fresh samosas filled with spiced potato and kumara, great for parties or an after-school snack.

You can add a small fresh chilli to each jar if you like your oven-dried tomatoes spicy. Egg tomatoes are perfect for this recipe as they don't have many seeds, but you can use any variety just make sure you choose ripe unblemished tomatoes.

A spicy salsa perfect as a dip or sauce for platters, share plates or tapas. This tomato chilli salsa is great served as a dip with fresh vegetables, as a condiment with steak or on a burger.

A beautiful side dish for a Mediterranean dinner spread, these garlic and herb roasted tomatoes are wonderfully sweet and juicy.

These tasty Japanese chicken yakitori skewers are delicious enjoyed on their own or as part of a big Asian dinner spread.

Three of the finest fish on the market served up as carpaccio, tuna, kingfish and salmon each come with their own dressing to maximise the taste sensations of this dish.

These delicious Chinese-style chicken stir-fry cups are perfect for sharing on platters.

This potato bake is brought to life with a shake or three of piri-piri, a hot Portuguese sauce made of chilli, garlic, ginger, oil and herbs that is available from supermarkets. You can also use pontiac potatoes for this recipe.

Delicious Asian-style dumplings, gow gees, that are perfect for sharing with friends and family.

This is a super way to serve asparagus as finger food. It also makes a lovely starter, especially with some ripe figs on the side. If you want to take it up a notch, you can put a small slice of fontina cheese under the prosciutto, and quickly pan fry to melt the cheese before serving.

For a taste of China, make your own sang choy bow, a traditional lettuce-wrapped stir-fry. You can serve it as a starter to share, or as a light meal on its own.

Capsicum, carrot and peanuts add crunch and snap to these tasty herbed chicken rice paper rolls with a ginger soy dipping sauce.

Lap cheong are a form of dried sausage that don’t require refrigeration and can be found with fried shallots in the Asian section of larger supermarkets. Note