Cocktail food

Create a taste sensation with these dim sims and plum sauce.

Take your next nibbles up a notch with Nici Wickes' grilled mussels recipe. Topped with tasty goodies then cooked until bubbling, these little bites are perfect for sharing with friends and family over drinks

These delicious little morsels are the perfect finger food for your next garden party, cocktail party or dinner party.

Beware: This fried brie recipe is seriously irresistible! The combination of ooey gooey melted cheese, crunchy breadcrumbs and sweet peach chutney will go down as an all-time entertaining favourite

This prawn and oyster platter is the perfect accompaniment to any summer event. With two fantastic sauce recipes, and lots of lemon to serve, this will keep all your guests happy.

Get the party started with this spelt blini with hot-smoked salmon and crème fraîche recipe! Perfect to hand around as a starter at a family gathering, these bite-size snacks are a delight.

This dip is perfect for summer gatherings! Deliciously smooth and with a delightful crunch from the spiced chickpeas, you'll be wanting to snack on this all day long.

This unique combo provides a fun addition to your next party or gathering. Exotic Food Sriracha adds a delicious kick to the Bloody Mary cocktails, and some hot chilli magic to the Sriracha cheese dippers.

Ham and cheese croquettes are not only a great way to use up the Christmas ham, these cheesy delights are delicious any time of year! Whip up a batch for a tasty after-school or pre-dinner snack.

Cheese fans, this one's for you! This camembert and grape pithivier recipe will be a superstar addition to your next cheese platter. Serve with crusty bread or crackers to scoop up all the gooey goodness

Is it a dinner party without meatballs? We don’t think so! Nici Wickes shares her mum's meatball recipe that's bursting with coriander, feta and spices. Be sure to share with a yoghurt dipping sauce

This Nici Wickes recipe nails these little bites that are a favourite in Brazil where they’re called pão de queijo, or cheese bread. They’re like choux pastry puffs or gougères, but much easier to make

Between the zingy ceviche, flavourful avocado and crunchiness of toastadas, it’s hard to pick the hero in this delicious Nici Wickes recipe! Serve as tasty bite at your next BBQ or cocktail party

These are like sweet ‘n’ sour pork on a stick! Nici Wickes' skewer recipe is perfect for entertaining - you can even prepare these the night before so all that’s left to do is to bake them and eat!

This canapé recipe is sure to impress your guests! These homemade blinis with avocado and salmon are light, fresh and perfect with a crisp glass of wine

Light, creamy and packed full of flavour, this gorgeous avocado pate is beautiful spread on crackers with salmon and served as part of a tasting plate for afternoon tea or nibbles.

This marinated bocconcini recipe is beautifully flavoured with lemon, rosemary and chillies, plus it will keep for several weeks. A must for your next cheese platter

Wow your guests with your culinary prowess when you whip up this vol au vents recipe. Filled with creamy smoked chicken and walnuts, these nibbles are sure to be the talking point of your next party

Looking for a sweet touch for your next cocktail party? Try this recipe for light, luscious lemon mascarpone and raspberry tarts. They're bite-sized, creamy and ready in less than 1 hour

Host the perfect cocktail party with this fantastic recipe for feta and watermelon triangles. Serve these bite-sized summery treats as canapés with a fresh twist!

Nothing says summer quite like ceviche - so why not serve it up at your next do? This recipe for ceviche spoons is fresh, tasty and so easy to make (and eat!)

Stuck for canapé ideas? Try this delicious recipe for bite-sized zucchini fritters! Finished with cooling yoghurt and topped with a spicy capsicum salsa, these nibbles are sure to be a hit!

These incredibly delicious parmesan and parsley fried green olives are so quick and easy to make! These nibbles are the perfect recipe for friends and family to enjoy at your next cocktail party

This recipe is a quirky take on fish fingers, with the fish being salmon crudo and the fingers being the Italian flat bread schiacciata. It’s a dinner party-worthy snack: simple, fresh and tasty

Huntley & Palmers Baked Oat Thins and Flatbread Minis are both so versatile. They pair perfectly with the abundant flavours and textures of this Italian antipasto platter

These bite-sized mushroom burgers are perfect for entertaining - whether it's a big party or a intimate gathering, your guests will love the combination of mushroom, blue cheese and bacon

This clever prawn cocktail recipe creates a rustic, serve-yourself-style meal that's perfect for fuss-free summer entertaining

Creating these high-flying smoked salmon and caviar blinis is surprisingly simple thanks to this fuss-free recipe. An easy canapé that is sure to impress your guests

Chicken thighs are marinated overnight in kecap manis, ginger and chilli to produce these tender sticky chicken bites. A party snack that's guaranteed to impress your guests

Crunchy, fresh and light, this vegetable crudité platter makes the perfect party snack. Pair with a creamy pea and feta dip for a truly crowd-pleasing dish

Greet guests at your next mid-winter dinner party with delicious mulled wine served in thick glasses or pottery cups to hold the heat, says Fiona Hugues. Photo by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif

Originating in northern Italy, Aperol spritz has become a popular Summer drink, making it an essential recipe to be included in Deborah Hutton's new book, Entertaining Made Easy. It's a great way to start a meal and whet the appetite.

Eggplant...fries?! This recipe sees this meaty vegetable transformed into thick fries, coated in beer batter then fried to perfection. Serve with garlic yoghurt for a delicious vegetarian snack

Chicken liver pate can be served on toast or biscuits, with drinks or, set in small individual containers, it is a perfect first course for a dinner party.

This zesty yet balanced grapefruit gin and tonic cocktail recipe ideal for enjoying all year round

The Venice dusk cocktail, brings you one step closer to sipping a cocktail on one of the terraces overlooking picturesque Venice.

Whatever you call these, devils or angels, back in the 1980s we’d fight for them as kids. This version is a little more substantial than my mother’s but I’ve certainly carried on her tradition of soaking the prunes in port or sherry overnight. I’m not sure if it was the boozy prunes or the crispy bacon that we adored so much, and I don’t really care – they’re just insanely moreish. Recipe by Fiona Hugues. Photo by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif.

When mussel shells open on the grill, you can sneak all manner of interesting flavours into them – in this recipe, it’s butter, soy sauce and a splash of sake that gives them that authentic Japanese barbecue house taste. Photography by Todd Eyre.

These are a wonderful treat for a party – small enough to pop in one’s mouth but substantial enough to be filling after a few. Photography by Todd Eyre.

Party season has started! These tasty morsels will tempt the taste buds of your guests and ensure you retain your legendary entertaining status. Photography by Todd Eyre.

These sweet pastries make great nibbles for morning or afternoon tea. They are best made and served on the day.

Spread some Christmas cheer with these appetising and aesthetic biscuits. Ginger, cloves and mixed spice will make you wish for a white Christmas while sticky jam and icing satisfies the young ones.

Morsels of taste for cocktail parties. Brussels sprouts add an earthy flavour to these ham croquettes.

Dress up humble mushrooms with crumbled fetta, rocket and drizzled basil then serve atop crispy italian garlic bread for a stylish appetizer.

Fresh squid hoods with salt and pepper coating are a delicious accompaniment to any party. Serve with lemon wedges.

It's hard to imagine a better pairing than tender seasoned lamb and mint yoghurt. Served with pitta bread, this becomes the ideal cocktail or finger food for any upcoming party of family gathering.

This Asian-style dish makes a great starter, side or crunchy finger food.

Bring the flavour of Mexico to your next drinks party with this authentic spicy dip. Jalapenos, a member of the capsicum family, have quite a kick so you may want to keep this one out of reach of the kids!

These tasty morsels are perfect party food, or serve as an appetiser at your next dinner party.

If you're looking to try something a little different, then give these fritters a go. They're made with good old-fashioned cans of sardines in oil and will on the table in 10 minutes flat! Also great as finger food at a party.

Kangaroo mince gives these sausage rolls a gourmet twist, but if you use beef or pork instead, they still qualify as dinky-di Aussie!

Go Japanese with this simple salmon and vegetable dish. The basic batter is suitable for a variety of seafood (prawns, for example) and vegetables.

The unbeatable combination of fresh prawns, golden chat potatoes creamy avocado and a homemade cocktail sauce makes this dish the perfect starter for a warm Summer dinner.

Spicy, saucy chicken drumsticks - the ultimate finger food for parties! Packed full of flavour, these drumettes are sure to satisfy any taste buds.

Just open a can of salmon and you are nearly there with this delicious ricotta dip.

Serve up this italian classic, featuring wholesome artichoke filled with herbs, anchovies, parmesan and breadcrumbs. Dress with a green salad drizzled with lemon and olive oil to make a complete side dish.

This rice paper roll dish can be served on its own, or with your favourite dipping sauce. Great for lunch boxes, drinks parties and a healthy mid-meal snack.

These quick and easy sausage rolls are a meat-free variation on a traditional family favourite. Made with lentils, vegies and sesame seeds, they are both nutritious and filling.

Potato skins are tasty additions to any party table. Add salsa for extra crunch.

A hangover cure with a spicy kick, the vodka-based Bloody Mary has been a popular cocktail around the world for almost a century.

A classic Italian, low-alcohol drink with a fruity, bittersweet taste, this refreshing cocktail is perfect for summer entertaining.

Traditionally, blinis are small Russian pancakes. Salmon and cream cheese make up the filling for this contemporary version. Served as finger food at your next party it is sure to be a crowd pleaser.

These buttery pastry cases, filled with cheese and savoury ingredients, are perfect to pass around at kids parties - as well as hide vegetables.

The only cooking involved in making these yummy truffles is melting chocolate. Get the kids involved!

You won't believe this delicious cake has only five ingredients. The moist coffee walnut cake is set off with a crunchy streusel topping.

Using good quality dark chocolate is what makes these truffles special. Making them as a gift? You can buy small paper or foil truffle cases from the cake-making section of the supermarket or homeware stores.

If you've always wanted to have a go at making mayonnaise, then here's your chance. Just follow our easy steps and you'll have homemade creamy mayonnaise in just 15 minutes!

Dress up these fresh oysters with a citrus zing and, for a real Thai flavour, an added chilli burst sure to have guests reaching for more.

Get the party started with Mexican cocktail margaritas. Pineapple and chilli are a dynamic combo!

Start your summer party the right (and easy) way with this crowd-pleasing cocktail. Our recipe for white wine sangria is so delicious and takes just five minutes.

This simple recipe gives a gourmet edge to the classic toasty. With silky smoked salmon, cream cheese and crunchy rye bread you'll breathe new life into a lunch time staple.

A staple of Greek cuisine, dolmades are rich in flavour with pine nuts, sultanas, onions and rice wrapped in vine leaves and drizzled with lemon juice and olive oil.

This baked frittata can be cooked ahead and chilled until you're ready to serve. It's a perfect cocktail party dish or plate to share.

What could be better than the Holy Trinity of savoury food: butter, garlic and cheese? Add in some mushroom and you'll find that just one is simply not enough.

There is no better match than cream cheese and soft smoked salmon. With dill, mint, capers and lemon juice you'll find you just can't stop eating these refreshing pinwheels.

This selection of juicy fresh fruit with a coffee and chocolate dip is perfect for your next family gathering, children's party or bring-a-plate.

Fresh oysters get added zest with a tangy vinegar.

The flavours of the Mediterranean will tantalise your guests' taste buds at your next cocktail party or family celebration.

A timeless Italian dessert - the unmistakable combination of liqueur, coffee and cool ice-cream will finish off your meal in heaven.

Asian-revered bean curd with herbs and encased in light batter, produces healthy and yummy bite-size snacks - the perfect starters to serve guests at your next social gathering.

Bring this version of an african specialty to the table, threading tender lamb onto skewers then barbecuing or grilling them to perfection with a spicy curry and apricot jam marinade.

Spice and citrus combine in this delicious mayonnaise which accompanies a family favourite: seafood goujons.

These cheesecakes are a delicious mix of the salty taste of prosciutto and the sweetness of fresh figs. Serve anytime!

Recreate the height of fashionable 70's food with these delicious prawn cocktails.

This trio of baby beet, creamy mustard and chilli corn dips are terrific with bread - or try celery or radish for crunch.

Juicy prawns with a dressing instead of mayo - it never fails to please.

A variation on the American classic cocktail, this gin-based concoction is fresh and fizzy.

A simple lemon marinade gives these prawns a tangy flavour. Serve as a starter or as finger food at your next party.

Ready in just five minutes, these colourful cocktails will certainly get the party started!