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melbourne cup recipes

Banana, chocolate and salted caramel tart

This combination of flavours gives big reward for effort. You’re welcome!

christmas canapes and entrees

Crisp wafer cones with chicken and walnut salad

Get your garden party started the right way with these elegant, but very simple, savoury cones.

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Lemon flower tarts

These delicate, lovely blooms are the perfect 'take a plate' treat for your next party! Serve with a cuppa and you're in for an elegant experience.

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Blondie Cupcakes with Raspberry Buttercream (Thermomix)

With a beautiful maple and vanilla flavour, and a creamy raspberry buttercream topping, you will fall in love with Tenina Holder's dreamy blondie cupcakes...

new years eve party food ideas

Star martini cocktail batch

The martini gets a summer makeover with this Star of Bombay martini cocktail batch that serves 12. Topped with mint & fruit, this martini has a sweet twist.

new years eve party food ideas

Smoked salmon & herb cheese on crackers

These sandwich-style smoked salmon canapes make an elegant platter at events where many people can be expected. There's no cooking so they're easy too!

sandwich ideas

Chicken, almond & avocado finger sandwiches

When it comes to feeding a crowd, sometimes the simplest of recipes are the biggest hit! These mini chicken sandwiches are a great idea for parties and events!

new years eve party food ideas

Spinach and salami lavash spirals

With only 20 minutes of prep time and only five ingredients, these are the most simple, yet elegant looking appetisers for when you're entertaining a crowd.

healthy christmas

White chocolate and pistachio cherries

Whether you're looking for something a little extra on the Christmas dessert table, or just after a (somewhat) healthy snack, these nutty choc cherries are fab!

christmas canapes and entrees

Tuna & watermelon ceviche tartlets

Serve tuna chunks with a hot wasabi marinade and juicy watermelon pieces, and give your party guests a finger food starter they won't stop raving about.

new years eve party food ideas

Cheesy sprout fondue

A good recipe for turning leftover cheese into a help-yourself starter. Swap Brie and Gruyère for cheeses of a similar texture or use a combo of the two!

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Aperol & limoncello cocktail

Mix vodka, limoncello, Aperol and orange juice for this punchy citrus party drink.

new years eve party food ideas

Stuffed & grilled vegetable bites

These delicious vegetarian tapas bites are filled with creamy ricotta, sundried tomatoes and basil - a perfect dinner party nibble.

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Smoked cod & cheddar fishcakes with watercress sauce

Serve these smoky, cheesy seafood bites with a vibrant green dipping sauce as a party nibble or sharing starter.

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Bloody Mary pepper prawns

Take the ingredients of the classic cocktail - Tabasco, pepper, tomato and vodka - and use to flavour sizzling shellfish.

antipasto recipe

Fried eggplant sticks with sumac and honey

These sticky fried eggplants make for a great snack.

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Chorizo and manchego croquetas

You can judge a great tapas restaurant by its croquetas – this recipe will make yours equally good. Make the base mix a day ahead, then you can just cook the croquetas to order. Serve with a glass of sherry or an ice-cold beer.

vietnamese recipe

Prawn and avocado Vietnamese summer rolls

Easy to follow recipe for these fresh tasting Vietnamese rolls.

pork mince recipe

Pork & potato balls with spicy tomato sauce

The best canapé using mashed potato. Pork mince wrapped in mash makes an easy nibble that's coated in breadcrumbs and served with spicy tomato sauce and aioli.