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Wilt spinach with garlic and spices, then pile onto small, warm pieces of naan bread and top with halloumi for an attractive vegetarian canapé

Naan, spinach & halloumi bites

tbsp butter

garlic cloves

tsp garam masala

baby spinach

packs halloumi cheese

naan bread

Warm the butter in a large pan with the crushed garlic cloves and garam masala. Roughly chop the washed baby spinach and add to the melted butter and spices. Cook until the spinach has wilted, then season to taste.

Cut the halloumi into cubes and grill the tops until golden. Heat the naan breads under the grill &ndash; just to warm through &ndash; then spread with the spinach mixture.

Evenly distribute the grilled halloumi over the bread, then cut the bread to fit the cheese, and secure with cocktail sticks. Serve warm.

Skip the queues and zoom to the express lane with only five ingredients — that way you'll be home quicker to cook and enjoy this delicious meal.

Spinach & Feta Turnovers

olive oil

English spinach, ends trimmed, washed, shredded

eggs

feta, crumbled

Spinach & feta turnovers

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Wrap ready-made polenta in Italian ham and bake for a stylish, dippable party bite

Polenta & prosciutto chips

ready-made block of polenta

pack prosciutto

parmesan

tomato ketchup (optional)

Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Cut the polenta into 18 chunky chips and the prosciutto into 18 strips. Put the polenta in a bowl along with the oil and a good grinding of pepper, and mix together. Wrap a strip of prosciutto around a polenta chip, then pop onto a baking tray. Repeat with the remaining chips and sprinkle over the Parmesan.

Bake for 25-30 mins until golden, turning them over after 15 mins. Serve with tomato ketchup, if you like.

Bake up some new potatoes and top with soured cream and chives for a bite-sized, simple canapé

Mini jacket potatoes

bag new potato

sea salt

milliliters half-fat soured cream

chives

Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Prick the potatoes with a fork, rub with the oil, then toss with sea salt. Arrange on a baking sheet and bake for 1 hr. Let the potatoes cool for 10-15 mins, then cut a small cross in the top of each and pinch the bases to open a little. Add a teaspoon of soured cream to each, a little freshly ground black pepper, and a sprinkling of chives. Serve straightway.

These meat-free Little Onion Tarts are a delicious starter for your next evening with guests.

Little onion tarts

(200 grams) plain flour

(50 grams) grated parmesan

(125 milliliters) extra virgin olive oil

red onions, thinly sliced

red capsicum, thinly sliced

thyme,

brown sugar

tbsp red wine vinegar

Pack heaps of flavour into falafel balls with the addition of fresh herbs and peas.

Little pea felafel with radish & pea shoot salad

eschalots, finely chopped

cumin seeds

tsp cumin

tsp coriander

peas

mint leaves

coriander leaves

can chickpeas, drained,

(70 grams) fresh breadcrumbs

Sunflower oil, to deep-fry

(95 grams) thick Greek-style yoghurt

lemon juice

garlic clove, finely chopped

pea shoots (see note)

red radishes, very thinly sliced

To spinach and cheese we say "yes please!", and if it also involves flaky filo, like these Greek-style pies, all the better! Try this recipe for an easy dinner or a spring picnic.

Spinach & cheese filo pies

butter,

pkts cherry truss tomatoes

pkt frozen chopped spinach, thawed

fresh ricotta

shallots, ends trimmed, thinly sliced

tbsp chopped fresh dill

tsp lemon rind

eggs, lightly whisked

filo pastry

butter, melted

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This sweet potato version of the popular hash brown is sure to become a family favourite.

Sweet potato latkes

(about 500 grams) sweet potato (kumara), peeled, coarsely grated

(1/2 cup) cornflour (see note)

egg, lightly whisked

Sour cream, to serve

Trident Sweet Chilli Sauce, to serve

coriander

Wondering what's for dinner tonight? Just wing it!

Tandoori wings with cucumber yoghurt

tandoori curry paste

plain yoghurt

chicken wings

basmati rice, to serve

mint

Lime wedges, to serve

Lebanese cucumber, grated

Finger food that's tastes and looks amazing, yet is good for you!

Tomato bocconcini bites

cherry tomatoes, halved

bocconcini cheese

basil leaves

These bacon, corn and capsicum fritters will bring everyone to the table.

Vegetable fritters

green onions, thinly sliced

rindless shortcut bacon rashers, finely chopped

can corn kernels,

red capsicum, finely chopped

tasty cheese

self-raising flour

buttermilk

tbsp sweet chilli sauce

vegetable oil

Lemon

basil

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Here's a clever way to get the kids to eat their vegies. These versatile Zucchini fritters are also great served as a side dish or for brekkie at the weekend.

Zucchini fritters

(about 400 grams) medium zucchini

(1/2 cup) self-raising flour

(1/2 cup) parmesan, finely grated, plus extra to serve

egg, whisked

continental parsley, chopped

oregano leaves

nutmeg

salt

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These bite-sized puddings are ideal for finger food and cocktail parties

Mini Mont Blancs

mini meringues

double cream

tbsp icing sugar

tsp sweetened chestnut purée

Trim the tops off the mini meringues. Softly whip the double cream with the icing sugar and divide this between the meringues. Top each with ½ tsp sweetened chestnut purée and dust with icing sugar before serving.

We&#8217;ve taken all the comforting crispness of a fishcake and turned them into these tasty bite-size fritters, served with a herby aioli dip.

Salt cod fritters with herby aioli

rock salt

rosemary sprig, leaves

sustainable cod fillet, skin on

tbsp milk

potatoes

parsley

Vegetable oil

tbsp capers, drained

For the sauce

tbsp chopped mixed fresh parsley and tarragon

Finely grated zest ½ lemon

You’ll also need…

Ceramic baking dish; digital probe thermometer

Mix the salt with the rosemary, then scatter half in a ceramic baking dish. Top with the cod, skin-side down, then cover with the remaining rosemary salt. Cover with cling film and chill for 12-24 hours, turning halfway through.

Remove the fish from the salt, put in a bowl, cover with cold water, then soak for 30 minutes. Drain and repeat with clean water, then rinse and dry the fish with kitchen paper.

In a large bowl whisk the egg and milk until smooth. Scoop out the fluffy insides from the potatoes, add to the bowl and whisk again until smooth (see tips). Add the flour and parsley and mix until thick, flake in the cod (discarding the skin) and gently fold to combine for a smooth batter. Add a dash more milk if needed. Mix the sauce ingredients together, season and set aside.

Pour oil into a high-sided saucepan until a third full, then heat to 180°C on a digital probe thermometer or until a cube of bread turns golden in 30-40 seconds. Pat the capers dry, then fry for 1 minute until they open like flowers and are just crisp. Drain on kitchen paper.

Heat the oil to 180°C again. Gently spoon heaped tablespoons of batter into the hot oil and fry, in batches, for 2 minutes until golden and crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon, drain on kitchen paper, then serve with aïoli and crispy capers.

The perfect Asian-inspired pre-dinner nibble, perfect for a Christmas get-together with friends

Sesame beef wraps

beef steak,

red pepper

garlic

ginger

tbsp sesame seed

soy sauce

Baby Gem lettuces

tsp sesame oil

Heat oil in a large frying pan. When the pan is really hot, tip in the beef and pepper, then cook for a few mins until lightly browned and the beef is cooked through. Tip in the garlic, ginger and sesame seeds, then cook for 1-2 mins more, stirring often until they start to turn golden.

Pour over the soy sauce and 2 tbsp water, let it bubble down a bit until it starts to look syrupy, then drizzle with the sesame oil. Separate the leaves from the lettuces and arrange on a plate. Spoon a little of the beef mixture into each leaf, drizzle with pan juices and serve warm.

Bet you’ve got half-used jars lurking at the back of your cupboards. Here are 10 ideas to finish up those olives

How to use up olives

olives

Spicy tomato pasta Jazz up a ready-made tomato and chilli pasta sauce by throwing in black olives, capers and chopped anchovy fillets. Stir through long, thin pasta and sprinkle with chopped basil.

Quick savoury dip Create a quick tapenade by finely chopping pitted olives and a little garlic. Process until smooth, season, then add olive oil to loosen and lemon juice to taste.

Crispy bruschetta For a summery bruschetta, crush black olives and cherry tomatoes, and spread onto toasted ciabatta rubbed with garlic. Top with peppery rocket leaves, drizzle with oil and season.

Simple chicken dish Make a marinade with sliced olives, balsamic vinegar, olive oil and seasoning. Coat chicken thighs and leave for 15 mins. Put in a roasting dish with lemon quarters and rosemary leaves. Roast at 190C/fan 170C/gas 5 for 20 mins. Turn and roast for another 15 mins or until cooked through. Serve with the lemons and juices sprinkled over.

Mediterranean salad Throw together a quick salad with a bag of baby salad leaves tossed with a light dressing. Add cubes of feta, olives and SunBlush tomatoes. Serve with focaccia or other country bread.

Easy stuffed tomatoes For an easy, prepare-ahead starter or light lunch, stuff scooped-out tomatoes with cooled, cooked rice flavoured with minced garlic, sliced green olives, chopped tomato, lemon juice, and chopped herbs, such as basil or flat-leaf parsley.

Mayonnaise with a twist Pit and chop olives, add to ready-made mayonnaise, season and add a splash of lemon juice. Mix well before using as a dip for raw vegetables, or spread in a sandwich with salad leaves and ham or salami.

Chunky veggie sauce Make a rich and chunky sauce using aubergines, red onion, garlic, courgettes, red pepper and a can of chopped tomatoes. Throw in a handful of olives – great as a side dish or stirred through pasta.

Quick summer tarts Cut 2 circles from a sheet of puff pastry to make quick pizza bases. Score a border 1cm from the edge, then cover with ready-caramelised onions from a jar or ready-roasted red peppers, and sliced tomatoes. Top with black olives, and anchovy fillets before cooking for 15 mins at 220C/fan 200C/gas 7.

Main-meal salad Lightly dress salad leaves and arrange on a plate. Top with cooked and cooled French beans and baby new potatoes, black olives, halved cherry tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs cut into quarters and tinned tuna chunks. Season before serving.

Everybody's favourite party food. John Torode's trick is to add water to the sausage mix, which makes the pastry puff up

Mini sausage rolls

garlic clove

parsley,

sausagemeat or sausages

pack ready-rolled puff pastry

Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Crush the garlic and a little salt to a paste using a pestle and mortar, or use the flat of a knife on a chopping board. Mix together with the parsley and stir in 50ml cold water.

Blend the sausagemeat in a food processor (if using sausages, peel away the skins) on a high speed, pour the garlic water into the mixture, then season with pepper. Blend until combined.

Unroll the pastry onto a board and cut in half lengthways.

Divide the sausage mixture in two and spread along the length of each pastry strip in a cylinder shape, leaving a 1cm edge.

Tightly roll the pastry around the sausagemeat and brush the ends with the beaten egg to secure.

Cut each roll into 10 pieces with a sharp knife, each about 2.5cm long, and arrange on a baking sheet. Will keep, covered and frozen, for one month.

Brush more beaten egg all over the pastry. Cook for 25-35 mins until the pastry is puffed and crisp and the meat has cooked through. Add an extra 10 mins if cooking from frozen. Eat hot or cold with tomato ketchup, if you like.

Cook these sticky maple chicken wings in this year's trendiest kitchen appliance: the air fryer! Prepped in 5 minutes and cooked in 35, they're quick and easy finger food for your next party.

Air fryer chicken wings recipe

bourbon

milliliters (1/2 cup) Pure Canadian Maple Syrup

20.80 gm hot chilli sauce

chicken wing nibbles

Ranch dressing, to serve

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A handy snack for those cold days, or anytime at all!

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