Looking for some ideas for easy canapes to make ahead? This cold canapes list will have you sorted with homemade recipes.
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Danny Kingston serves up these pretty smoked mackerel canapés just in time for Christmas. These bites are all about balancing the rich smoked mackerel with light and sharp flavours of pickled ginger, cranberries and lime zest.
Cheese on toast hits new heights with buttery brioche, sharp goat’s cheese and beautiful honey-drenched figs
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We’ve given the seventies-style prawn cocktail an update with these crayfish and crab brioche bites. If you want to speed up the cooking time, use a cutter to stamp out circles from a ready-made brioche loaf. Plan your party with the help of our canape recipes collection,
Parmesan bowls can be used as a vessel for a variety of dips or small salads and served as appetizers for your guests. No word of a lie, this will probably be the easiest recipe I will ever post. There is one ingredient, four simple steps, and it’s virtually impossible to screw up (...this coming from a person who tends to ruin a lot of dishes). I filled these tiny bowls with a simple crab salad, and in the past, I’ve used them for bite-size caesar salads. Parmesan Cups Ingredients: - 1 tbsp
These tasty little toasts have the perfect balance of crunch, creamy whipped ricotta, toasted walnuts and salted honey!
A simple ricotta crostini can be topped with a variety of ingredients from sweet to savory.
What an incredibly busy week. So hectic that this weeks Friday Night Bites is actually appearing on Friday. With work kicking into high gear along with hosting my direct reports for the annual team appreciation lunch at my house plus some other events, this week whirled by. Click "Read More" below to continue post I am excited to share this incredibly easy appetizer that is a true winner for any party or simply nibbling on a Friday night. I typically adorn with salami but thought pepperoni would be a nice touch along with a bit of Basil Vinaigrette. The combination was delicious. They can be made ahead of time and kept in an air tight container then simply arrange on a platter or plate and enjoy. You can drizzle the basil vinaigrette or serve on the side – you choose. The recipe is a bit loose and I am sharing for 24 skewers plus the vinaigrette. Just curious to learn about the various ways that you have made these little nibbles. Always love hearing about others creative ideas. Happy Friday Night Bites!!! Pepperoni Caprese Bites with Basil Vinaigrette Makes 24 24 Mini Mozzarella Balls 24 Basil Leaves 24 Slices of Pepperoni 24 Small Cherry Tomatoes 24 Toothpicks Thread the mozzarella ball first then fold the pepperoni in half and half again and thread onto the toothpick. Next add the basil leaf then the tomato. Basil Vinaigrette 1/3 Cup Olive Oil 1 Tablespoon White Balsamic Vinegar ¼ teaspoon Garlic Powder 1 Scallion, finely minced 6 Basil leaves, chopped fine Pinch of salt 6 Grinds of Black Pepper In a medium glass jar, add all of the above ingredients and shake well. Let sit at least 30 minutes to let the flavors develop.
Recipe video above. Each filling below makes 24 mini quiches, so USE ONE FILLING. If you want to make more than 1, scale the filling recipe DOWN (use the slider below). A quick blind bake will ensure the pastry doesn't go soggy and it cooks through in the short time it takes for the filling to bake!
These timeless hors d'oeuvres and cocktail snacks are perfect for your swanky holiday party or any celebratory gathering. Get the recipes here.
I’m so enjoying these stretched out evenings. I took my book to the park after work today, plonked myself on a bench and soaked up some rays while indulging in a little “me-time”. I was thinking how nice it would be to have a garden and be able to invite a few pals around for …
Vegetarian Sweet Potato Canapes are bursting with flavours of garlic and smoked paprika! The beauty of these canapes is that it requires very little hands-on time and no decorating skills. The sweet potato gratin is cooked in a square roasting tin, then cooled and cut into pieces. All we do to make the canapes look pretty is pipe a rosette of creme fraiche and sprinkle the top with some more smoked paprika!
This sticky sausages recipe will teach you how to cook chipolatas. The secret sauce for chipolatas is honey and hoisin sauce. A true family favourite and a winner at dinner time. It makes for great canapés too!
Sweet and Tangy Asian Meatballs cook up in no time with a homemade sticky teriyaki sauce. They make a sensational appetizer for a party or dinner idea when served over rice and broccoli.
Baked feta bites in phyllo pastry are fun little appetizers, perfect for any occasion. A drizzle of honey balances the saltiness of the cheese and brings these bites into a whole new level!
This Cucumber Dill Canapé is one of my favorite cucumber hors d'ouevres of all time! It's an incredibly flavorful, delicious bite.
I have finally nailed the perfect chicken satay recipe! How long have I been going on about chicken satay? 2, 3 years? Well, possibly about 22 but I haven’t had the blog for that long SO YOU CAN’T PROVE IT! Anyway, after a process of trial and deliciously sticky (pun intended) error, I finally think […]
Homemade Mushroom Vol Au Vents made with puff pastry loaded with delicious creamy mushroom filling - perfect party appetiser recipe.
Hard to believe that it was a week ago that I debuted my new series – Friday Night Bites. Time just goes by way too fast. I am excited to share my second installment of this fun series. A Crostini is one of my all time favorite appetizers. With the pure simplicity and endless possibilities of toppings, it is the perfect appetizer. A two to three bite wonder. If you are busy person like me and work 50 to 60 hours per week, a Crostini is a simple appetizer that you can throw together in no time. You can almost shop your refrigerator and pantry to come up with a creative Crostini. Last Friday we ended up having guests join us for our tradition. We enjoyed a cheese platter and multiple bottles of wine. It was an impromptu gathering, so I shopped the refrigerator and pantry for the cheese platter ingredients. I realized later that I had all of the ingredients for this Roasted Tomato Burrata Crostini but with my time constraints getting home late from work and the guests had already arrived, it would not have been feasible. I did however make it over the weekend and enjoyed each bite. A few months ago I attended the SF Chefs event in San Francisco and went to the Sommeliers Blind Tasting Seminar. Essentially there were three master sommeliers at the front of the class who evaluated each wine and put their best guess out to the group. My friend and I would guess along with them and actually correctly identified 5 out of 6 of the wines. I have to admit that my friend is in the wine business but I was holding my own. Smile. One of the wines that we tasted was Nipozzano Riserva Chianit Rufina DOCG 2008 from Castello di Nipozzano. With the Italian flair of the Crostini, I thought this wine would be a perfect pairing. It hosts a deep purplish color. The nose envokes scents of sour cherry, raspberry and dried plum. Next you experience an aroma of black pepper, vanilla, cocoa powder and espresso bean. The finish is smooth and endless and extremely well balanced. A winning choice! Hope that you enjoy this Friday Night Bite and wine pairing! Roasted Tomato Burrata Crostini Makes 12 Baguette, 12 half inch slices Olive oil Salt Pepper 2 Garlic cloves Pesto (see recipe below or use store bought) Burrata 12 Grape tomatoes Roasted Tomatoes Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cut each grape tomato in half and place onto a baking sheet cut side up. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for about 20 to 30 minutes. Remove and let cool. Crostini To make the Crostini, slice the baguette into 12 slices that are about ½ inch thick. Brush each side with olive oil. Place onto a cookie sheet and bake for about 10 minutes at 350 degrees. Check to make sure they do not get too dark. Should be golden brown on both sides. Flip at 5 minutes to ensure even cooking. Remove from the oven and rub the raw garlic clove on the top of each Crostini. Assembly To assemble cut about a tablespoon of the burrata and spread onto each Crostini. Next spoon about 1 to 2 teaspoons of pesto on top of the burrata. Add 2 of the tomato halves on top of the pesto. Sprinkle with a touch of salt. Serve immediately and enjoy!! Basil Pesto Sauce 2 C. Fresh basil leaves, packed tightly ½ C. Parmesan cheese, freshly grated 1/3 C. Pine nuts, toasted ½ C. Olive oil 3 Garlic cloves, smashed Salt and pepper to taste Use a food processor to make this sauce. Simply add the basil leaves, parmesan cheese, pine nuts and garlic cloves. Pulse for 10 seconds and then slowly pour the olive oil into the mixture while food processor is on. Continue to pulse until the mixture is smooth. Taste and then season with salt and pepper. Place into an airtight container immediately so the bright green color remains. Refrigerate until ready to use.
This tasty peach appetizer takes a new spin on caprese salad with a variety of flavors and textures -- and puts it all on a stick.
Homemade Mushroom Vol Au Vents made with puff pastry loaded with delicious creamy mushroom filling - perfect party appetiser recipe.
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This tasty peach appetizer takes a new spin on caprese salad with a variety of flavors and textures -- and puts it all on a stick.
These easy canapés are so simple to make and look beautiful piled up on a platter for a Christmas or New Year drinks party.
Tomato Tartlets with Puff Pastry are a flaky, cheesy appetizer, brunch treat, or snack made in just 30 minutes. Each bite is a medley of flaky puff pastry, creamy ricotta, Italian herbs, and juicy tomatoes. Make individual tartlets or one large tart to be sliced and shared at your next party.
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Appetisers for easy entertaining.
We are sort of obsessed with bite-sized foods. You can fit more in your mouth and they?re the easiest way to feed a crowd. Here, our favorite mini recipes.
Sweet Potato + Avocado Bites | Vegan | Spiced sweet potato rounds are topped with creamy avocado, tomatoes + sprouts in this crowd-pleasing appetizer!
NOTE: This is how I make the perfect hard-boiled eggs. Place the eggs in a large sauce pan with cold water. Add enough water that the eggs are fully submerged. Over high heat bring the water to a rolling boil. Once the water is boiling, remove the pan from the heat, cover and let sit for 12 minutes. Run cold water over the eggs and peel.
Whipped Feta Dip is one of my most viral recipes and now I'm pairing it with the tastiest Sizzling Shallot Oil! This dish will definitely be a crowd pleaser.
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From a Pinterest-ready bruschetta bar to an impressive array of savory crostini and tarts, here are 37 fancy appetizer recipes that are secretly really easy to make.
If I was asked for my top secret weapon in getting my kids to eat healthier it would be presentation. Everyone eats with their eyes first but with kids it is a completely different ball game. If th…
In the build-up to Christmas I really enjoy watching the cookery programmes specially produced for the event in the hope that I’ll pick up some tips. One of these for 2013 – Food & Drink Christmas Special BBC Two – was hosted by Michel Roux and featured Mary Berry demonstrating a number of her festive […]