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This recipe makes 18 money bags. This recipe makes 27 curry puffs. There are 30 gow gee wrappers in each packet. Wrap any unused wrappers in plastic and freeze until required. You will need 1 large potato to get 1/2 cup mashed potato. Note

This Mediterranean-style quiche packs some serious flavour with roasted tomatoes, caramelised red onion, olives and anchovies. Salt-lovers will swoon over this recipe.

These zucchini and corn fritters are light, fluffy and fresh and are a great meal for children or as a light meal for adults. Serve with crispy bacon for a delicious dinner.

As a variation, fill the pastry cases with drained and chopped char-grilled vegetables or sautéd chopped mushrooms and asparagus. MAKES 36 Note

For a more substantial meal, serve with rice and stir-fried Asian greens. Note

Looking for the perfect starter for a dinner party or special occasion? Look no further than this delicious trio of dips recipe with homemade tzatziki, chunky salsa and smooth pumpkin.

If liked use mixed antipasto vegetables, in jars or tubs. Note

Soak skewers in warm tip water 30 minutes to help prevent scorching. Note

For traditional Mecican tacos, use soft corn tortillas instead of shells. Note

Make these ahead of time and cook when ready to serve. Great for lunchboxes. Note

Make the most of your leftovers and create this divine, silky smooth pate. Serve pate as part of a ploughman's lunch with bread, cheddar and watercress, or with crackers for a wonderful finger food.

Originally a British farm worker's packed lunch, a ploughman's lunch is the perfect lazy weekend meal with friends.

Zest up the mayonnaise with a squeeze of lemon and a little crushed garlic. Note

Look for mixed punnets of suitable mushrooms – such as shiitake, enoki and shimeji. If your local grocer doesn’t sell them, use just one variety or replace with chopped mushrooms of choice. Note

You can replace naan bread with papadums, if preferred. Note

Showcase the jewels of the ocean at your next gathering with this magnificent seafood platter. The spicy harissa and fresh salsa verde dipping sauces provide the perfect accompaniment. Serve with chilled white wine.

These pakoras with coriander raita are incredibly versatile. Serve them with pre-dinner drinks at your next dinner party, or as an after school snack filled with flavour and goodness.

If you're looking for a simple and tasty finger food to that will please a crowd, look no further than these salmon quichettes. They are delicious hot or cold and a also make a perfect after school snack.

This chunky, rustic, French-style terrine is studded with tender pistachio nuts. Serve with picked vegetables, mustard and crusty bread for a simply delicious lunch.

Sprinkled with freshly made za'atar, this crisp, spicy pizza slices are delicious either dipped in yoghurt, or with a spoonful dolloped on top. Great as a snack, starter or a share platter.

Serve these baked mussels topped with this delicious crispy tomato topping as part of your hors-d'oeuvre platter at your next gathering.

Suppli al telefono is a delicious snack from Italy originally named for the melted mozzarella "strings" that resemble telephone wires when one of these croquettes is split open and slowly pulled apart.

Small baked pies filled with a rich beef stew infused with the deep and dark flavours of stout beer.

Hot and crisp from the grill, few can resist the heady aroma and charm of a classic garlic bread. Often served as an accompaniment to pasta, it's just as delicious all by itself.

This French inspired chicken liver pate with port and brandy is particularly heavenly. Just a little will go a long way. Serve as an appetiser with slices of lightly toasted baguette at your next dinner party.

There may well be some time investment here, but your efforts will be worth it. These chicken teriyaki brown rice sushi rolls look fabulous and the brown rice filling makes it an extra nutritious snack.

Sticky, gooey, sweet and astringent in all the right measures, these baked brie and quince matchsticks are made from light, flaky puff-pastry. Fabulous finger food for a party.

Vietnamese rice paper rolls are traditionally filled with either prawns or shredded chicken and accompanied with crisp vegetables, mint and coriander. The taste combination makes them a popular dish for children and adults alike.

If you're a fan of the classic Swiss style of serving cheese, this camembert fondue ticks all the boxes. Enjoy plunging crispy slices of toasted baguette into this creamy, oozy disc of deliciousness.

The potato in this smoked trout dip adds a lovely robust flavour and a creamy texture. It goes beautifully with tostini, crackers, or vegetable sticks

Any pretence of refined dining can be abandoned when it comes to these succulent spicy pork ribs. Cutlery will only hinder your enjoyment so dig in with fingers, make sure there are plenty of napkins, and enjoy!

These bagel chips are just perfect served alongside soups or dips. The sprinkling of the dried oregano turns the humble chip into a fragrant and tasty snack just right for dipping. You might also add a touch of salt.

Crispy crumbed chicken wings stuffed with a spicy chicken mince stuffed and served with a chilli peanut dipping sauce are the very definition of finger-licking good!

Serve this spicy, sticky baked quail for a mouth-watering starter or light meal.

Sweet potato (or kumara) come in a variety of colours and make a lovely, sweet crisp. The orange version has a slightly different composition to the other varieties and requires a little more frying, so do those separately.

Empanadas are the perfect snack to serve at a barbecue or cocktail party. They are also delicious cold and make a tasty addition to the kids' school lunch boxes.

This smoked salmon pate is delicious and ridiculously easy to prepare. Enhance your presentation by experimenting with pretty moulds and serve with a selection of crackers or vegetable sticks.

You can whip up these Asian fish patties in no time. Served with a sweet chilli dipping sauce, they are sure to please even the fussiest of eaters. We've used blue-eye, but any firm white fish will do.

Serve these crispy Asian-style fish cakes with spicy dipping sauce for a tantalising starter or light meal. If you like the extra kick, add some more chilli.

While a classic French brandade is based on salt cod, it can be made with any fish, flaked into a garlicky sauce. We used ling here, and the resultant take on the traditional is not only just as good but easier to prepare too.

These eggplant and haloumi skewers with roasted tomato sauce are the perfect easy finger food to serve at your next gathering. This kind of cheese is just begs to be fried and served warm.

Kibbeh is a classic Lebanese dish made from minced lamb and burghul (hulled, steamed wheat kernels). Fragrant spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg give this popular snack its distinctive Middle Eastern flavour.

Otherwise known as char siu bao, barbecue pork buns are a traditional Cantonese comfort food. The soft, pillowy exterior hides a delicately flavoured filling. You won't stop at just one.

Lunchbox surprise, kids' party food, or a sweet treat to have with your morning coffee, the chocolate cornflake slice is surprisingly versatile and child's play to make.

The perfect starter dish or platter of finger food for a party, Vietnamese prawn rice paper rolls are fresh, delicious and incredibly easy to make. Serve with a dipping sauce.

For such a tasty result, pâté is surprisingly easy to make. Try this chicken and port pâté on polenta crisps next time you have a dinner party gathering. Finished with sour cherries and chervil, they taste delicious.

These lemon tartlets have just the right amount of sweetness and tartness. Using ready made pastry means that they are easy to prepare and perfect for fussy cooks who are short on time.

Nougat recipes often require candy thermometers and exact cooking temperatures; this cranberry and nut version is much simpler. It also has a pretty stained glass effect and makes a lovely gift.

Rice vermicelli, also known as "bee hoon", is a very thin, versatile noodle used throughout South-East Asia in many dishes. Children tend to love their texture; these noodle and vegetable rolls will be a lunch-box hit.

Labne is a strained yoghurt. Depending on how long you leave it to drain, it can be eaten as a dip, or rolled into balls and enjoyed plain, or sprinkled with herbs and spices. It is utterly delicious. You won't stop at just one.

Add a touch of sophistication to your next gathering with these prawn croutes with lime aioli. They look and taste amazing. Lime aioli can be prepared in advance, and prawns can be shelled several hours ahead.

At a minimum you'll need plenty of napkins, and possibly a bib for these delicious honey and tamarind pork spare ribs. Don't scrimp on the marinading time, because that is what gives these ribs their amazing flavour.

These traditional Vietnamese rice paper rolls (gỏi cuốn) are a fresh and healthy option to share with family and friends. Served alongside the classic dipping sauce, they'll be gone in no time.

Chicken livers have a strong, yet delicious flavour that marries beautifully with a sweet accompaniment like sherry. Their delicate texture is perfect for crusty bread.

These are not your average chilli prawns. We've added plenty of garlic and some black mustard seeds which add a delightful piquancy and spice. If you want to really crank up the heat, don't de-seed the chilli.

An empanada is a stuffed pastry or bread that is baked or fried. They are often filled with meat, but this spiced pumpkin version is a delicious vegetarian take on this classic Latin American snack food.

For a new take on deep-fried fish, try this crispy and delicious whiting tempura. Cut into smaller pieces for finger food and serve alongside the dipping sauce, or with a crisp salad as a main meal.

Making finger food often seems fiddly and time consuming, but the ability to buy ready made pastry cases and good quality chicken mean that these dainty smoked chicken and asparagus quiches will be ready before you know it.

Serve this delicious hot seafood platter at your next gathering. Simply arrange the seafood on a large white serving platter with plenty of lemon wedges and watch it disappear.

Haloumi is a salty, stretched-curd Cypriot cheese available at delicatessens and most supermarkets. Grilled and served with lemon wedges, it has the most delicious squeaky texture and zingy flavour.

Try these tuna tartare on wonton chips at your next gathering for a slightly different and more upmarket hors-d'oeuvre. The tender marinated fish contrasts beautifully with the crispy deep fried wonton.

Add a touch of Japan to your next gathering and prepare a platter of gyozas to pass around. Serve with soy sauce mixed with chilli oil or rice vinegar or ponzu sauce and watch them disappear.

Perfect as a finger food for your next cocktail party, these deep-fried prawns with dipping sauce won't last long. If you pre-prepare the dipping sauce and buy the prawns pre-shelled and de-veined, the dish can be prepared in just a few minutes.

We know by the end of Christmas day you'll be swearing you could never eat another morsel of turkey. We also know you'll have changed your mind by Boxing Day. Especially if you give our turkey rillettes recipe a try.

Few people can resist the temptation of freshly cooked vegetable crisps. While potato is the commonly chosen option, consider the humble eggplant. You'll be surprised how tasty these crispy morsels can be.

Good to freeze – perfect for entertaining.

This is an easy home recipe inspired by a wonderful dish served by Armando Percuoco in his Sydney restaurant Buon Ricordo.

Bright, light and fresh, these lime and coriander oysters make a great starter or shared platter for a party.

Sour and crunchy, green mangoes are just immature fruit that can be eaten as a vegetable in salads, salsas, curries and stir-fries. They will keep, wrapped in plastic, in the fridge for up to two weeks. Note

Tender slices of beef carpaccio match perfectly with a fragrant green papaya salad.

This marinade is suitable for lamb and beef. It can also be used as a dressing for roasted vegetables Note

Soak 10 bamboo skewers in cold water for an hour before use to prevent them splintering or scorching during cooking. Note

This recipe is also nut-free and egg-free. Did you know? Lebanese cucumbers are short, slender and thin-skinned, and are probably the most popular variety because of their tender, edible skin, tiny, yielding seeds and sweet, fresh taste. Note

Give this traditional Aussie bread a boozy, fruity makeover with this rum and raisin damper recipe. Cooked in a campfire oven or in the comfort of your kitchen, it's the real deal. Serve piping hot with lashings of butter.

You just can't beat the flavour and creamy texture of fresh artichokes poached in wine. And there is no denying the irresistibility of hollandaise sauce. This dish is the perfect addition to any antipasto plate.

These exquisite quiches are great for picnics, platters or simply as a snack.

Bring all the delights of Italian cuisine to your dinner table with this simple, flavoursome dish.

These little spinach and cheese parcels are very tasty extremely versatile; you can serve them on their own, as a soup accompaniment, or as part of an antipasto platter.

The perfect black olive paste for tapas, platters or simply a snack!

Light and spicy crumbed chicken to share with your friends and family.

The humble and misunderstood cabbage is put to good use with these Japanese inspired cabbage rolls. Dunk them generously in the dipping sauce and experience the uniquely and delicately flavoured pork filling.

For this easy platter, use your favourite cheddar; we like a sharp-tasting aged cheese.

Perfect as part of a spread of shared starters or just as a snack, this garlic toast with feta and olive dip is also quick and easy to make.

These brandied prunes combined with cream cheese and chocolate make for such a decadent and boozy mouthful you won't be able to stop at just one. Enjoy with family and friends, if you can bare to share.

These crostini are absolutely delicious and ideal for a dinner or cocktail party.

Tonkatsu, a Japanese food of a breaded, pork cutlet, deep-fried and served on a bed of cabbage.

Fresh corn can be used instead of canned corn; you will need two cobs. Sour cream or yoghurt can be used instead of the creme fraiche. Fritters can be made the day before; top them with creme fraiche etc, an hour or so before serving. Note

Pear and blue cheese: a match made in culinary heaven.