Pumpernickel With Creamy Avocado

June 2, 2025June 2, 2025

Bite-size Dining: When it comes to bite-size dining, avocado is my go-to for appetisers that strike the perfect balance between ease and elegance. This creamy, mild fruit has a way of slipping seamlessly into just about any savoury situation. Whether it’s smashed onto toast, nestled into tacos, layered in a salad, or, in this case, transformed into the most beautiful, crowd-pleasing canapé topping. Avocado is versatile, essentially available year-round, and full of possibilities. It’s that one ingredient you can always count on to make something feel fresh, modern, and satisfying– without having to try too hard. And the best part?…

Seafood

Salmon With Avocado Salsa Wonton Cups

May 12, 2024May 17, 2024

Salmon & Avocado Salsa Wonton Cups Looking to jazz up your party spread with something fresh and flavourful? These Party Bites are where it’s at! : crispy wonton cups filled with a zesty, herbaceous avocado salsa, topped with wasabi Salmon- Yum! What I love about these little canapes is their versatility. I mean, I often find myself reaching for the same ingredients, but with these, you can easily switch things up just by tossing in an extra herb or a splash of tangy sauce. It’s like giving your appetiser game a mini makeover without breaking a sweat. And while we’re…

Vegetarian

Caramelised Onion & Gorgonzola Tartlets

December 5, 2023April 8, 2024

Caramelised Onion & Gorgonzola Tartlets Are you a fan of blue cheeses? I am NOT, but I drew inspiration from a magazine article and tried this combination in a tartlet many years ago, and much to my surprise, I absolutely loooved it. The caramelised onion adds a sweetness that balances the polarising flavour of the blue cheese, and the pastry adds a nice buttery element. They look fancy but really take very little time considering the elements. If you are hosting multiple functions or parties, you can make these well ahead of time and have stock in the freezer to…