Appetizers

Guacamole, Egg & Arugula on Crackers

The simple combination of ingredients and diverse textures in this lunch offer a twist to the traditional sandwich.


Fresh Almond-Herb Dip

Plain yogurt makes this dip a healthy alternative to fattier varieties; fresh herbs and green onion add flavour and roasted...


Indian Spiced Party Mix

This spiced party mix is bound to be a hit, with a simple combination of walnuts and your favourite snack...


Chicken Satays with Thai Dipping Sauce

These chicken satays are spicy, succulent and superb. The Thai dipping sauce recipe makes more than needed but it will...


Tuscan Bean Crostini

Here's an appetizing snack to be enjoyed hot or cold'toasted slices of baguette topped with a creamy white-bean puree flavored...


Pissaladière

The Provençal relative of Italian pizza, Pissaladière has a thick bread base, enriched with olive oil, topped with a tomato...


Sesame Cheese Twists

These crisp sesame cheese twists are delicious served fresh from the oven. Enriched with egg yolks and flavoured with Parmesan...


Mussels with Saffron and Fennel

The sautéing fennel, onion and saffron is my favourite of all kitchen aromas. They are also a classic combination that...

Double-Cheese Pizza Bites

What a delicious way to welcome your guests! These mini double-cheese pizza bites are loaded with fresh tomato slices, black...


Spicy Chicken Tostadas

'Tostadas' comes from the Spanish word for toasted. These flat, crisply toasted corn tortillas can be topped with all sorts...


Thai Fish Cakes with Dipping Sauce

These delicious fish cakes are flavoured with lemongrass and coriander, and spiced with Thai red curry paste. They're served with...


Spicy Chicken Satay

Moist, gingery cubes of chicken and crunchy vegetables are cooked on skewers and served with peanut sauce. Wedges of lime...


Avocado and Shrimp Cups

Here, lettuce-lined bowls are filled with shrimp and avocado, mixed with spiced new potatoes and topped with yogurt for a...


Rice Croquettes with Mozzarella

These rice croquettes are moulded around nuggets of mozzarella and rolled in breadcrumbs before cooking. Traditionally croquettes are deep-fried, but...


Crudites with Three Dips

Few foods are healthier than raw vegetables, so serve these crudites with tempting low-fat dips for a starter. Or, for...


Vegetable Chips with Spicy Peanut Dip

Oven-baked vegetable chips are not only healthier than those that are fried, their flavour is fresher and more concentrated, too....


Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Crostini

Little bites of bliss, bursting with all the flavours of the Mediterranean. Here, sundried tomatoes are marinated with a blend...

Hot and Spicy Black Bean Dip

Update your party menu with a chili-laced black bean dip that's practically fat-free and an excellent source of fibre. The...


Chunky Gazpacho with Garlic Croutons

This chilled soup is a delicious concoction of tomatoes, red and green peppers and cucumbers with a hint of garlic'all...


Herbed Chicken and Potato Soup

The simple, delicious flavours of this herbed chicken and potato soup will make it popular with adults and children alike....


Hearty Vegetable Pesto Soup

Fragrant basil pesto adds a taste of summer to this healthier version of a classic French vegetable pesto soup. Aromatic...


Leek and Prosciutto Pizza Muffins

Leek and prosciutto combine with basil and mozzarella to make a sophisticated pizza-style topping for whole-wheat muffins. Serve with a...


Potato and Zucchini Tortilla

This potato and zucchini tortilla is made from the simplest ingredients: eggs, onions and potatoes. Cooked like a flat omelette...

Potato Cakes with Baked Tomatoes

Potato cakes, flavoured with leeks, tasty cheese and fresh herbs, make a satisfying vegetarian meal served with baked tomatoes and...


Sesame Shrimp and Crab Toast

This crispy sesame shrimp and crab toast can be served as a starter or as a good savoury snack to...