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Pre-dinner snacks

Quick and delicious appetiser ideas for when guests unexpectedly arrive
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Quick and delicious appetiser ideas for when guests unexpectedly arrive

They’ll never know you weren’t prepared!


Sausage roll-ups
sausage rolls recipe

Sausage roll-ups

Give your menu a makeover with this easy entertaining snack recipe

Maple-glazed hot wings
roast chicken recipe

Maple-glazed hot wings

Looking for a dinner that will really impress? Go no further!

Cheesy chips ’n’ dips
sporting tv snacks

Cheesy chips ’n’ dips

Everyone loves chips and dips!

Chicken & chorizo quesadilla
quesadilla recipe

Chicken & chorizo quesadilla

This simple South American-inspired dish is perfect for a relaxed get together at home


Pumpkin & chive cornbread
recipes for bread

Pumpkin & chive cornbread

Delicious with soup and stews

Pimientos de Padrón
easy entertaining vegetarian recipe

Pimientos de Padrón

These are a bite to share

Crab-Stuffed Avocados
avocado recipe

Crab-Stuffed Avocados

Why not try this healthy snack, ready in just 10 minutes!

Rainbow Bhajis with Coriander Cream
indian recipes

Rainbow Bhajis with Coriander Cream

A colourful starter or party snack, these bhajis pack a subtle spice

Roasted Tomato & Pancetta Picnic Quiches
quiches and frittatas

Roasted Tomato & Pancetta Picnic Quiches

Mini quiches, great for picnics or quick snacks!

Caraway Oatcakes with Stilton & Damson Jam
christmas menu ideas

Caraway Oatcakes with Stilton & Damson Jam

Cheese & biscuits perfect for the festive season

Homemade Chicken Nachos
nachos recipe

Homemade Chicken Nachos

Need a snack? These Nachos can be ready in 15 minutes!

Garlic Croissant Knots
pre dinner snack recipes

Garlic Croissant Knots

Hungry? Try these delicious croissant snacks to keep you going

Garlic and Cheese Naan Fingers
easy entertaining

Garlic and Cheese Naan Fingers

Ready in minutes, these Naan fingers are a delicious alternative to garlic bread

Traditional jam drops
pre dinner snack recipes

Traditional jam drops

It’s an economical recipe and it will take you back to a simpler time when one of your grandma’s biscuits in the sunshine was the best treat on offer.

Crunchy Anzac biscuits
pre dinner snack recipes

Crunchy Anzac biscuits

Celebrate the spirit of Anzac with a biscuit everybody loves. This Anzac biscuit recipe is on the crunchier side, perfect for dipping into an arvo cup of tea.

Dark choc fruit slices
healthy valentines day recipes

Dark choc fruit slices

A clever and budget-friendly idea for an afternoon snack, these apple wedges are coated in dark chocolate, then topped with whatever topping you choose!

Mini ham quiches
party food recipes

Mini ham quiches

It might be old fashioned but a good quiche is gob-smackingly good. These ham and cheese mini makes are perfect for cocktail parties and after-school snacking.

Kid-friendly vegetarian nachos
pre dinner snack recipes

Kid-friendly vegetarian nachos

With carrot, tomatoes & mild salsa, these vegetarian nachos are a quick, exciting arvo snack you can easily whip up for hungry kids after a long day at school.

Apple pikelets
pikelet recipe

Apple pikelets

Create Bake Make's breakfast (and anytime-snack) pikelets have a sweet edge thanks to added red apples. They're also freezer-friendly, so a great back-up snack.

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