So hearty and warming, these pork and cabbage rolls will convert anyone to a love of cabbage dishes.

If not serving rolls immediately, place, seam-side down, on a plastic-wrap-lined tray, then cover with a damp paper towel and refrigerate until ready to serve.

These syrup-soaked milk balls are similar to sponge cake in texture. Popular in India and Pakistan, gulab jaman are usually served in syrup spiced with cinnamon, star anise and cardamom, and flavoured with rosewater.

Give a little nod to the finger food of the 60s while giving a more contemporary feel and taste to the classic prawn toast.

A grain often used for puddings and desserts, and as a thickening agent in cooking, tapioca is sourced from the root of the cassava plant (unlike sago, with which it is often confused, which comes from a variety of palm). Note

Piping hot, crispy and delicious.

Make these delicious zucchini and pine nut bruschetta for a tapas-style tasty treat.

Quail can be bought already boned, but with the bones remaining in the legs and wings. Ask the butcher or poultry shop to remove any remaining bones for you, if you like. We’ve chosen to leave all the bones intact in the recipe. Quail can be prepared for cooking a day ahead of the picnic, […]

You can also use russet burbank or spunta potatoes for this recipe. Note

We've detailed how to clean and prepare the calamari below; it's easier than you think! Remember that calamari cooks incredibly quickly; it's important not to overcook it because it will become tough and chewy, ruining the delicate nature of this tasty dish.

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The perfect starter dish or sharing plate of deep-fried baby calamari.

Wear rubber gloves when removing the head of the balmain bug from the tail. Note

serving suggestion Toss some rinsed, drained corn kernels through the avocado salad, if you like; accompany with a green leafy salad. To flip the quesadillas, invert the frying pan with the quesadilla onto a plate, then slide the quesadilla back into the pan. Quesadillas can also be cooked in a sandwich press. Note

For a lower-fat version, use low-fat dairy-free spread instead of the butter. per patty 7.8g fat; 697kJ (167 cal) Note

To make the classic quattro stagione(Italian for `four seasons’) pizza, keep theolives, ham, mushrooms and artichokes onseparate quarters of the pizzas. Note

These vegetable rice paper rolls are a popular dish to serve as a sharing plate with sweet chilli dipping sauce.

Soak 12 bamboo skewers in water before use to avoid them scorching and splintering. You can substitute mango for the papaya, if you like. Note

Oysters are an amazingly versatile seafood. They are delicious topped with a little squeeze of lemon juice, or with melted cheese, or with Asian style dressing. Here, we've topped them with a robustly flavoured bacon butter.

These make a delicious and fresh addition to any share plate that everyone will love. Lobster or prawn meat can be substituted for the crab, if desired.

You need 12 bamboo skewers for this recipe. Soak them in water for an hour before use to prevent them splintering or scorching during cooking. Note

A cousin of the Sicilian arancini, these Roman fried rice balls are filled with melted mozzarella.

Baked until crisp in a bubbling cheese sauce, these moreish witlof make an excellent starter or light lunch.

We used dutch cream potatoes and yellow-fin tuna in this recipe. Note

Baharat is an Arab spice mix which usually contains allspice, black pepper, cardamom, cloves, dried coriander, cumin, nutmeg and chilli. Note

A sweet, sour and spicy Vietnamese dipping sauce from Australian Women's Weekly.

You’ll need to buy 2 x 270g packets of wonton wrappers. They are available from the refrigerated section of Asian grocery stores and most supermarkets. The rolls can be made a day before they’re needed, keep covered with damp absorbent paper, then plastic wrap, in the fridge. Bake the rolls up to an hour before […]

Serve these popular Japanese dumplings piping-hot with combined soy sauce and chilli oil, or with rice vinegar.

Rice paper wrappers are available from the Asian food section in supermarkets. Filling ingredients can be prepared several hours ahead. Keep covered in the refrigerator. Rolls can be prepared up to 2 hours ahead. Place on a tray lined with plastic wrap, then cover with a clean, damp tea towel and keep refrigerated. Note

Barbequing for a crowd can be easy. The key is in the preparation.

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Quick and delicious cinnamon brandy snaps with orange cream from Australian Women's Weekly.

Healthy, fragrant and delicious Japanese vegetable gow gees with miso dipping sauce.

You can toast both sides of bread for a crunchy toast, or only one side for a softer texture. Tapenade is a thick paste made from black or green olives, capers, anchovies, olive oil and lemon juice. Both black and green olive varieties are available from most supermarkets and delicatessens; you can use whichever style […]

These delicious spiced lamb puffs are the perfect starter course.

Try this twist on crumbed chicken, delicious crunchy parmesan and couscous chicken makes a fresh, stylish shared platter for parties.

Serve this salad accompanied with fine wines and good company for a perfect starter that your guests will never forget.

Gorgonzola is a creamy, blue cheese from Italy; if unavailable, use blue Castello. Note

This dipis quick, delicious and dead easy to make. Spread it on crostini and call it a pâté, or serve it with crispy vegetable sticks and have it ready for hungry kids as they burst in from school.

No antipasto plate is complete without a serving of bruschetta. This tomato version may look simple, but the addition of fresh herbs and mozzarella take this classic dish to new heights.

Lemon garlic mayonnaise can be prepared and prawns can be peeled several hours ahead. Keep, covered separately, in the refrigerator. Cook prawns as required. Note

To sterilise, place jar and lid in the dishwasher on the hottest rinse cycle. Don’t use detergent. Alternatively, lay the jar and lid in a large pan, cover completely with cold water and gradually bring to the boil; boil for 20 minutes. Once sterilised, place jar and lid on a clean tea towel to dry. […]

Serve mushrooms with crusty bread or as part of an antipasto platter with cheeses and deli meats.

Entertain with the flavours of Spain and serve tapas to your guests. Bring the colours of the Spanish flag to your table by adding char-grilled red capsicum to these delicious smoky, garlicky prawns.

These tasty chicken, raisin and pine nut empanadas are packed full of flavour and spice. Enjoy them as a snack, light lunch or finger food for your next dinner party.

This salad takes the classic flavours of Provence and combines them to make an elegant and flavoursome starter that is still quite light. All the components can be made in advance and simply assembled when you are ready to serve.

Strawberries should be served as soon as possible after dipping. Note

Wrapped up like adorable bonbons, these delectable seafood parcels make a very special dinner offering for guests.

You need to soak 12 bamboo skewers in cold water for at least an hour before use to prevent them from splintering or burning during cooking. Note

Topped with fresh chilli and spring onion, these spicy beef and eggplant cups make a tasty starter or light meal.

You can make these in a standard muffin pan; line the holes with paper cases, or a folded square of baking paper, as we did here. Note

Turkish bread is also called pide by some bakers and in some supermarkets. It is also available in individual rounds. Note

Delicious, fragrant and finger-lickin' good Thai chicken patties with pesto.

You can use 2 teaspoons dried oregano instead of the fresh if you prefer or if fresh is unavailable. Avocado salad, coombine 1 coarsely chopped large avocado, 125g (4 ounces) halved yellow grape tomatoes, 1 thinly sliced small red onion, 1 finely chopped fresh long red chilli and . cup loosely packed coriander leaves (cilantro) […]

Silky smooth and full of incredible flavours, this chicken liver parfait with sourdough wafers makes an excellent share plate or a starter for a dinner party.

When it comes to canapés, smoked salmon and dill is always a crowd pleaser.

These delicious prawn laksa shooters are a delicious starter or canape for dinner parties.

Soft shell crab is a real delicacy, and works equally well as a starter, a main or as part of an Asian-style banquet.

Once you have your technique sorted, these little triangles of tasty goodness can be flipped and folded and put together in no time.

Teamed with a cooling mint and garlic yoghurt sauce, these tasty fried fish sandwiches make a crowd-pleasing brunch, lunch or snack.

These tapas-style snacks make for the perfect Mexican party nibbles.

The combination of juicy citrus, spices, herbs and pistachio is irresistible in this easy chicken dish. Delicious served with warm flatbread.

Light and refreshing entrée of Thai coconut scallops for sharing with friends and family.

Vietnamese summer rolls with a coconut twist.

An exquisite tapas dish of warm orange and fennel olives from Australian Women's Weekly.

Use smaller rice paper rounds for finger-food sized rolls. You can use chicken mince instead of turkey, if you like. Note

Black beans, also known as turtle beans, are not the same as chinese black beans, which are fermented soy beans. A common ingredient in Caribbean and Latin American soups, salsas and salads, black beans can be found in most health food stores and large greengrocers. Note

You can use orange juice in place of the sweet red wine if you like. Note

Depending on how many you share it with it's a snack, it's a meal or it's a starter. Whatever you call it, just one bite of that fragrant mexican spiced meat and bean combo on a crispy, hot, cheesy corn chip and you'll surely be calling it delicious.

To some, these tasty morsels may simply be melted cheese on little toasties, but we know better. The robust and distinctive flavour of gruyère makes all the difference. Serve with piping hot bowls of soup.

Antipasto literally translates to "before the meal" and is the catchall name for pre-dinner nibbles, usually including cured meats, and all sorts of delicious morsels. This one fits the bill, nicely.

An exquisite tapas or sharing dish for impressing your dinner guests.

Consider this dish a fusion of the best of Indian and Italian cuisine. Or, perhaps it's just a very, very good pizza. Serve with icy cold beer and a table full of friends.

These tomato, zucchini and anchovy tarts are perfect treats for dinner parties or picnics.

These light, fluffy and delicious corn fritters are perfect picnic snacks.

Potatoes need not be boring any longer. Prepare this recipe for crisp, light, flavoursome potatoes to share as a starter or enjoy all to yourself as a side dish.

Delicious deep-fried zucchini balls served with a refreshing yoghurt dip.

Serve these spiced Moroccan filo cigars with a herbed yoghurt dipping sauce as a tasty snack or starter.

Tomato dip is best made close to serving. Note