Appetisers & Starters

Mediterranean platter for two

Grazing platters are always a popular choice for entertaining, even for a small gathering. Easy and quick to prepare, but so attractive with lots of different Mediterranean tastes. This eggplant dip is the perfect addition to your platter.

Hot smoked salmon platter with sourdough crackers

A person serving a wooden tray of salmon, crackers, pots of sauces and cucumber slices on it.

Choosing top quality components is the key to this truly wonderful hot smoked salmon platter, yet easy appetiser. Expecting a larger crowd? No worries! Swap the salmon portion for a whole fillet like we did for our Christmas party.

Crispy squid and onion rings

Plate of fried onion and squid rings with lemon wedges and a pot of dipping sauce.

Try this batter recipe — adding a little white vinegar to the mix. It works wonders! You can create an incredibly light and crispy coating to your favorite seafood and vegetables. Vinegar is also the secret ingredient behind the perfect crispy roast potatoes.

Rose harissa

Rose adds the most intoxicating smell and flavor to any harissa, the floral overtones help soften the chili and give it a romantic floral allure. Rose harissa tastes wonderful on just about everything from roasted veggies and eggs to meat and cheese. Here is a simple one-bowl quick rose harissa. If you want to cheat,…

Easy Chilli Mayo

Two jars full of chilli mayo sauce next to a tea towel.

Just two ingredients. Perfect as a dipping sauce or as a burger sauce. Not a fan of sriracha mayo but love the kick? Thy this chilli mayo instead! A Chiu Chow style chilli sauce works a treat too!

Chilli garlic prawns

A plate of chilli prawns with a pot of creamy sauce and lime half.

Everyone will love these juicy prawns cooked in an Asian style spicy garlic sauce. Serve with chilli mayonnaise for extra deliciousness. This sauce works well with butterflied prawns too.

Baked cheese

Scooping melting cheese from a black dish with a round cracker.

This ooey gooey honey baked Camembert cheese will be a star for your winter grazing board. Deliciously easy and quick to make for any occasion. For something a little different, try baking the cheese wheel in the center of a puff pastry wreath.

Quick and easy nachos

A tray of nachos with sour cream, avocado mash and coriander on top.

Nachos are a family go-to on Fridays and perfect for entertaining. Use a ready-made mince base and whip up a tasty dish in 10mn! Swap the avocado for a freshly made guacamole instead.

Bacon-wrapped stuffing balls

Steamed dim sum at home

Dim sum - Steamed ginger prawn dumplings on a plate garnished with red chilli slices and fresh herbs

Feel free to swap the dumplings for a dim sum mix if you want and serve with a side of spinach namul.

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