Seafood Prawn & Avocado Cups April 16, 2025April 28, 2025 Easy Finger Food Ideas: If you’re anything like me, you’re always on the lookout for easy finger food ideas that are light, fresh, and quick to put together. Those little bites that make people stop mid-conversation and say, “Oh wow, what are these?” I’ve been making canapés and appetisers for years – it’s a bit of a love affair, to be honest – and I never get tired of how a simple idea can become something more elegant with just a few thoughtful touches. This recipe is a prime example of that philosophy: minimal ingredients, a little clever presentation, and suddenly… Continue Reading
Seafood Smoked Salmon Crepes March 17, 2025March 20, 2025 Crepe Roll-ups: One of the best things about appetisers is how a handful of ingredients can transform into completely different bites with just a few tweaks & these salmon crepe roll-ups are a flexible party option. It’s like a little flavour puzzle—same pieces, but each time, you get a new picture. There’s something about the combination of cream cheese, fresh dill, capers, lemon juice, lemon zest, black sesame seeds, and lime zest that just works. It’s creamy, tangy, herby, and fresh—all the elements you need for an appetiser to wake up the palate. These ingredients might seem simple, but together, they create… Continue Reading
Vegetarian Burrata & Blueberry Jam Crostini November 10, 2024November 29, 2024 Burrata & Blueberry Jam Crostini: If you’re looking to host a party & lift your appetiser game, crostini is one flexible party canape that should always have a place on your menu. Think of it as a little edible canvas—thin slices of crusty bread, toasted until golden and ready to hold a world of flavours. The best part? Crostini make endlessly flexible party canapes; you can keep things simple or go all out with decadent toppings. But today, I’m challenging you to try something different and irresistible: creamy burrata cheese paired with a dollop of homemade blueberry jam. This is… Continue Reading