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Whip up a platter of these quick and easy Salami Cream Cheese Roll-Ups with just 3 simple ingredients and about 10 minutes of prep. Serve alone as bites, or as a topping on crackers.  Either way, they're one super-easy, super tasty party bite!

Quick & Easy Salami Cream Cheese Roll-Ups

cream cheese, softened

c. chopped green onion

salami

This easy salad combines crunchy apple slices with smooth goat's cheese and zesty pomegranate seeds. Serve alongside any main for a fresh alternative to roasted vegetables.

Apple and goat’s cheese autumn salad recipe

watercress sprigs

pkt Baby Rocket

purple kale, stems trimmed, leaves coarsely torn

125.00 ml mint sprigs

red apples, cored, thinly sliced

20.00 ml pepitas (pumpkin seeds)

pomegranate

marinated goat’s cheese, crumbled

avocado

40.00 ml white wine vinegar

honey

Dijon mustard

These vegetarian tartlets are perfect to serve as an easy appetizer

Caramelized Onion, Mushroom & Gruyere Tartlets

olive oil

onion

unsalted butter

white button mushrooms (thinly sliced)

garlic (chopped)

thyme

Salt and pepper (to taste)

white wine (can substitute chicken or vegetable broth)

puff pastry

cheese

egg egg

parsley (chopped)

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Heat the olive oil in a wide, heavy-bottomed pan over medium-low heat and add the onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to caramelize, about 20 minutes.

Add the butter to the pan. Once melted, add the mushrooms and saute, stirring occasionally, until they are completely soft and all of the liquid evaporates, about 20 minutes.

Add the garlic and the thyme and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Add the wine, scraping the bottom of the pan to pull up all of the browned bits, and cook until all of the liquid has evaporated. Remove from heat.

Unfold the thawed sheets of puff pastry and cut out circles from the dough, placing them evenly spaced on the baking sheets. Using a very sharp knife, make four small scores around the perimeter of the dough, about ¼ to ½-inch from the edge.

Top the rounds of puff pastry with a small spoonful of the onion and mushroom mixture, trying to keep the filling within the score marks. Top with the shredded Gruyere cheese. Brush the edges of the dough rounds with the egg wash.

Bake until the pastry is golden brown, about 15 to 25 minutes. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.

Our Cheesy Chips recipe makes the perfect comfort food for all occasions! So quick and easy to make, and affordable too! These chips are ideal for sharing and feeding a large crowd. Naughty but nice, cheesy chips are loved by both children and adults!Check out the blog post for more ideas to adapt this recipe using different ingredients to suit your taste.

Cheesy Chips (Bacon and Cheese Loaded Fries)

Frozen Oven Chips (Any type

Bacon Lardons

Grated Mozzarella Or Cheddar Cheese

tbsp Chives ((optional))

Salt & Black Pepper (to season)

Spread

Spread the chips or fries on a baking tray in a single layer

Cook

Cook the oven chips as stated on the packaging/recipe

Meanwhile, fry the bacon lardons until crispy

Cheese

Once cooked, remove chips from the oven and sprinkle with mozzarella or cheddar and add crispy bacon lardons.

Melt

Cook in the oven for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Chop

Season

Sprinkle with chives, salt &amp; pepper and serve hot!

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Our Cheesy Chips recipe makes the perfect comfort food for all occasions!
So quick and easy to make, and affordable too!
These chips are ideal for sharing and feeding a large crowd.
Naughty but nice, cheesy chips are loved by both children and adults!
Check out the blog post for more ideas to adapt this recipe using different ingredients to suit your taste.

These easy party flatbreads make such a simple canape for Christmas or New Year parties. We've used smoked salmon and chilli cheese but you can top them with anything you like. 

Easy party flatbreads  

flatbread

cream cheese

grams/1¾oz smoked salmon, sliced into 2.5cm/1in strips

½ lemon, zest only

½ tbsp small capers, drained

dill

½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil

black pepper,

lemon slices,

chilli jam

grams/1¾oz cheddar, grated

red chilli, thinly sliced

The perfect Christmas party nibble. These party flatbreads are so easy to make.

Easy party flatbreads

This spinach artichoke dip is one of our favorite party food ideas!

Party Food Ideas: Spinach Artichoke Dip

cauliflower florets (¾-inch pieces)

garlic

spinach

artichoke

scallions

milk Greek yogurt

extra-virgin olive oil (more

sea salt

white cheddar cheese

red pepper flakes

baguette (for serving)

parsley

Preheat the oven to 450°F and brush an 8-inch cast iron skillet lightly with olive oil.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cauliflower and garlic and boil until the cauliflower is fork tender, about 8 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to scoop the cauliflower and the garlic into a blender, reserving the pot of cooking water.

Set a bowl of ice water nearby. Add the spinach to the boiling water and use a slotted spoon to immediately remove it (it’ll wilt very quickly) and transfer to the ice water to cool completely. Drain and squeeze excess moisture from the spinach. Coarsely chop the spinach and add it to a large bowl with the artichokes and scallions.

Check to make sure that the cauliflower in the blender has (mostly) cooled, then add the yogurt, olive oil, mustard, and salt to the blender and blend until creamy. Add this mixture to the bowl with the spinach and artichokes and stir to combine.

Spread the spinach mixture into the skillet and top with the cheese and pinches of red pepper flakes. Bake 15 to 18 minutes, or until the cheese on top is browned and bubbling.

Garnish with parsley, if desired, and serve with baguette slices.

You can vary the vegetables and herbs in this puff pastry tart according to what you have. Leave yourself an extra hour preparation so that the pastry has time to rest.

Each serving provides 400 kcals, 13g protein, 43g carbohydrates (of which 8.5g sugars) 18.5g fat (of which 10g saturates), 6g fibre and 0.7g salt 

Mediterranean puff pastry tart

280 grams/10 ounces ready-rolled light puff pastry

baby courgettes,

red pepper, cored, seeds removed,

yellow pepper, cored, seeds removed,

red onion,

garlic cloves, sliced

leaves

thyme, leaves picked

olive oil spray

tbsp semi-skimmed milk

grams/3½oz cherry tomatoes, halved

75 grams/2¾oz goats’ cheese, crumbled

sea salt and black pepper

Craving the crunch of a taco? Go no further than these sticky beef tacos with a creamy avo dressing.

Sticky beef tacos with creamy avocado dressing recipe

brown sugar

tomato ketchup

tsp smoked paprika

Worcestershire sauce

sirloin beef steak,

tbs extra virgin olive oil

shell

sour cream

lime

coriander leaves

green shallot, chopped

green heirloom tomatoes (seeds removed), finely chopped

green shallots, finely chopped

limes

(60 milliliters) extra virgin olive oil

This Easy, 4 Ingredient Pasta Salad uses storebought pesto, cherry tomatoes, pasta noodles, and mozzarella balls to make an easy pasta salad recipe that&#039;s big on flavor but short on prep work.

4 Ingredient Pasta Salad

oz pasta ((use a short pasta

basil pesto

tomatoes

mozzarella

basil ((optional))

Boil the pasta according to package directions. Allow the pasta to cool to room temperature. (If you’re in a hurry, you can speed this along by running cool water on the cooked pasta while it’s in the colander.)

Add the pasta to a big bowl, then add the basil pesto sauce, the sliced grape tomatoes, and the sliced mozzarella balls. Mix well to combine.

If desired, sprinkle the pasta salad with fresh, torn basil.

Serve cold.

This showstopper melty cheese and puff pastry centrepiece is perfect as a starter for a Christmas meal or to serve with drinks over the festive period. It is a great recipe to have up your sleeve if you want something surprisingly simple but completely impressive. 


Tarte soleil

packet ready-rolled puff pastry

flour,

tbsp onion chutney or cranberry sauce

250 grams/9 ounces camembert (in a wooden box)

egg,

thyme sprigs, leaves picked (optional)

Honey Jalapeño Party Ribs

baby back ribs (about 4-5 lbs)

tbsp kosher salt

tbsp black pepper

tbsp smoked paprika

garlic powder

onion powder

jalapeños (thinly sliced (remove seeds

apple cider vinegar

soy sauce

red pepper flakes (optional for extra spice)

Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs and pat dry with paper towels. Rub ribs with olive oil. In a bowl, mix salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Rub seasoning all over both sides of the ribs.

Prep the Ribs

Oven Method: Preheat oven to 300°F. Place ribs bone-side down on a foil-lined baking sheet. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 2.5 to 3 hours.

Smoker Method: Set your smoker to 225°F. Smoke ribs for 5–6 hours using hickory or apple wood.

Cook the Ribs (Oven or Smoker)

In a saucepan, combine honey, jalapeños, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and red pepper flakes. Simmer on medium heat for 10–15 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in butter and remove from heat.

Make the Honey Jalapeño Glaze

Remove cooked ribs from oven or smoker. Brush glaze generously over the ribs. Broil in oven for 3–5 minutes or grill over direct heat to caramelize. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice and serve.

Glaze and Finish the Ribs

Cracker Party Snackers are delightful bite-sized sandwiches featuring Ritz crackers filled with a creamy mixture of cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, and flavorful spices, topped with thinly sliced salami and baked with a garlicky butter topping until golden and delicious. Perfect for entertaining or casual snacking, these savory treats combine creamy, cheesy, and savory elements with a crisp, buttery finish.

Cracker Party Snackers Recipe

Ritz crackers

oz cream cheese, softened

mayonnaise

fresh chives, chopped

Parmesan cheese, finely grated

butter, melted

garlic,

mustard

parsley parsley

fresh chives, chopped (optional)

Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x13-inch baking dish by setting it aside for later use.

Make Cream Cheese Mixture

Using an electric mixer, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the mayonnaise and sour cream, continuing to beat until the mixture is light and fluffy. Then incorporate the onion powder, garlic powder, fresh chives, and grated Parmesan cheese, mixing thoroughly to combine all the flavors.

Assemble Crackers

Transfer the cream cheese mixture into a zip-top plastic bag and snip off one corner to create a piping bag. Pipe a generous dollop of the mixture onto 24 Ritz crackers and arrange them on the prepared baking dish.

Add Salami and Top Crackers

Place one slice of thinly sliced salami on top of each cream cheese–topped cracker. Then cover each with another Ritz cracker to create a sandwich-like snack.

Prepare Topping Sauce

In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, ground mustard, dried parsley (or fresh parsley), and a pinch of salt. Mix well to blend all the ingredients.

Pour Topping Over Snacks

Evenly pour the garlic butter mixture over the assembled cracker sandwiches, making sure each gets a coating of the flavorful topping.

Bake Until Golden

Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes or until the tops of the cracker sandwiches are golden brown and bubbly.

Optional Garnish and Serve

If desired, sprinkle fresh chopped chives over the baked snacks for an added fresh touch before serving. Enjoy these warm, savory party bites!

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