Flavour-packed lamb and olive balls served with anchovy aioli and lemon wedges.

Soak the skewers in cold water for at least an hour before using to prevent them from scorching during cooking. For optimum flavour, marinate the chicken overnight. Note

Crispy Italian-style risotto balls that are fantastic for sharing with friends and family.

These are just as good served at room temperature as they are served hot, and they make perfect finger-food for a cocktail party or for inclusion on a large selection of mezze dishes. Note

Scrumptious little pizza snacks with cherry bocconcini cheese and cabanossi.

Create these Greek-style meatballs to make the perfect sharing platter.

Use a vegetable peeler to slice the cucumber length-ways into thin ribbons. Use disposable gloves when handling beetroot top prevent staining your fingers. If taking to work, toast the bread at lunch time just before you’re ready to assemble. Note

Try layering various herb leaves, such as sage, inside the potato wafers. You can also use russet burbank or spunta potatoes for this recipe. Note

Crispy, crunchy and delicious Southern fried chicken from Australian Women's Weekly.

Soak bamboo skewers in cold water for at least 30 minutes before using to prevent them from scorching during cooking. Note

To save time, buy 400g of shelled uncooked prawns. If you can’t find a kaffir lime leaf, just use 1 teaspoon of finely grated lime rind. Note

If you’re planning a barbecue, you can marinate the prawns in the remaining ingredients overnight, then thread onto skewers and barbecue. Note

Quirky little sausage and pastry treats that are great for children's parties.

A delicious filo pastry pie that will fill the bellies of your entire family (and more!)

These fragrant and spicy lamb skewers are great for sharing with friends and family.

other ideas: tiny blini or rösti, polenta squares, upturned mushrooms, baby cos or betel leaves, crisped won-ton wrappers or tortilla wedges. Note

These pork, fennel and fig sausage rolls will be the most gourmet snack at the party.

To save time, buy shelled prawns from the fishmonger. Note

Place pastries on trays; brush with egg, sprinkle with seeds. Bake about 15 minutes or until browned lightly. Combine ingredients in medium bowl. Parmesan cheese can be used instead of romano cheese. Pastries can be served warm or cold. Uncooked pastries are suitable to freeze. It is best to cut pastry into the 26 rounds […]

For a lower-fat version, use no-fat milk and low-fat dairy-free spread instead of the butter. Piroshki are small Russian dumplings that can have various savoury or sweet fillings but this one is among the most traditional. Baked or fried, they make excellent hors d’oeuvres. Note

Some people find the bitterness of radicchio a little overpowering. Try brushing each whole radicchio with oil and grill or barbecue until the outside leaves are charred and the inside is tender. This will give a sweeter smokey flavour. Slices of mango or paw paw make a nice addition to this salad. Note

Dip your fingers in cold water when shaping meatballs to keep the raw mixture from sticking to your hands. Note

It’s easy to make pesto from different herbs or green leaves and with other nuts. A great combination is baby rocket and pistachio (it goes beautifully with chicken). A few other enticing blends include fresh coriander leaves with chilli instead of nuts, or sun-dried tomatoes processed with olives and walnuts. Note

Russet burbank potatoes were used to make this dish, however substituting with Agria or other boiling potatoes is fine. Note

Make your own rosemary and lemon cured beef to sit atop crisp sourdough toasts with sour cream - perfect for a canape or starter at your next dinner party.

We used 16cm-round corn tortillas, which are packaged in cryovac. Unused tortillas can be frozen in freezer bags for up to three weeks. You can also soften tortillas by wrapping them in foil and heating them in a moderate oven for about 5 minutes or until hot. Note

Use white Candy Melts in place of chocolate Melts for a whiter finish Note

Quick and easy-to-make crispy roast potatoes with paprika aïoli from Australian Women's Weekly.

To save time, buy shelled and deveined prawns and calamari rings from your local fish supplier. Some major supermarkets also have a fresh seafood section. Note

Satay sauce is a sauce made from roasted peanuts and is widely used in the cuisines of Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and China.

Sumac is a purple-red, astringent spice ground from berries growing on shrubs that flourish wild around the Mediterranean, it adds a tart, lemony flavour to dishes. It can be found in Middle-Eastern food stores and most major supermarkets. Note

Charming little savoury pies filled with a delicious chicken, celery and thyme mix.

These delicious homemade chicken and vegetable rolls are great for sharing.

If preferred, use boned lamb leg or shoulder. Make salad just before serving and drizzle with a little red-wine vinegar. Note

Crispy, crunchy and golden minted tuna triangles that are perfect for sharing with friends at the bach.

Warming buns packed fulls of currants, pecans and spices and topped with gooey honey and coffee icing.

Derived from an Italian word meaning `garden’, giardiniera is an Italian dish of pickled vegetables. Note

Light and delicious French-style passionfruit and raspberry eclairs from Australian Women's Weekly.

Rice paper wrappers are available from the Asian food section of supermarkets. Note

Prepare the mushrooms ready for grilling the day before; keep covered in the fridge. Mushrooms can be grilled up to 30 minutes before serving. Note

These come from the Charente region of south-west France. The name generally refers to a nut-shaped puff from that region.

Make your own marinated artichoke hearts to add to salads, your next share platter, or even give as a thoughtful gift.

Delicious and chewy chocolate Turkish delights with the sweet scent of rosewater and the crunch of sliced almonds.

You can crumb chicken up to 24 hours in advance. Place in single layer on tray, cover and refrigerate. Tonkatsu sauce is available from Asian food stores. Note

Blue cheeses are mould-treated cheeses mottled with blue veining. Varieties range from firm and crumbly stilton types to mild, creamy brie-like cheeses. Use a firm and crumbly blue cheese for this recipe. Note

Instead of piping the cream cheese mixture onto the canapés, you can just use a teaspoon to drop small amounts on top of the mini toasts. Mini toasts are available from delis, groumet food shops and some supermarkets. Note

If salmon slices are less than 6cm wide, you can use two pieces side by side. Overlap edges of salmon then press them together gently before cutting out rounds. Note

Recreate your favourite Asian starter dish at home with delicious satay and sweet and sour sauces.

Use the freshest, sashimi-quality fish you can find. Raw fish sold as sashimi has to meet stringent guidelines regarding its handling and treatment after leaving the water. We suggest you seek advice from local authorities before eating raw seafood. Recipe not suitable to freeze. This is the perfect dish if you love sushi but haven’t […]

Raid the delicatessen shop to create this exquisite French platter.

Leftover roast chicken can be used in place of the lamb in this recipe. Tarragon marries beautifully with chicken, so instead of using ground cumin, add 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh tarragon to the batter. Note

Crispy, fluffy and delicious potato puffs packed full of garlic, onion, bacon and gruyere.

Soak bamboo skewers in water for at least an hour to prevent scorching during cooking. Yoghurt, cream or milk can be used instead of the buttermilk. Note

Haloumi is a firm, sheep-milk cheese with a minty, salty flavour; it does not break down when cooked, however, it should be eaten while still warm as it becomes tough and rubbery on cooling. This recipe is perfect for cooking on the barbecue when entertaining friends or family ­ serve with a couscous salad for […]

Soak 12 bamboo skewers in water for at least 1 hour prior to use, to prevent them from scorching and splintering. If using metal skewers, oil them first to stop the prawns from sticking. Note

Make your own delicious cheesy crisps for snacking or sharing with family and friends.

We used flathead fillets for this recipe. You need to soak 24 bamboo skewers in water for at least an hour before using to prevent them from scorching during cooking. Note

Filling can be made a day ahead. Store, covered, in the fridge. Note

Variously called sfinciuni or sfincione in Sicily, we call it delicious - a double-decker pizza with its aromatic filling hidden between the layers.

You can use a lamb backstrap instead of cutlets. Cook for 3-4 minutes each side and then slice thickly. If fresh broad beans are in season, you can use them instead of frozen ones. Note

Soak skewers in cold water for at least an hour before using to prevent them from scorching during cooking. Note

Potato starch is similar to cornflour but stronger, so use a little more cornflour if you cannot find any potato starch Note

Divide dough into 16 equal pieces. Roll each piece of dough into a long oval about 3mm thick. Note

A fantastic miso garlic dip for Japanese-style dinner parties or sharing platters.

The seafood can be prepared the night before, as can the dressing. Refrigerate seafood and dressing until you’re ready to start cooking. Note

You need 12 skewers; if using bamboo skewers, soak them in water 1 hour before use to prevent splintering or scorching. Note

Preserved lemons can be bought from delicatessens and some supermarkets. Remove a piece of lemon from the jar, discard the lemon flesh. Rinse the rind under water; dry, then chop finely. Note

Use green peppercorns in brine if you can’t find the dried variety, rinse then drain them thoroughly before using. You need to soak eight bamboo skewers in water for at least an hour before use to prevent splintering and scorching. Any firm white fish fillet, such as ling or blue-eye, can be used in this […]

Wonderfully fresh and light, enjoy these beautiful salmon sashimi stacks as a light lunch, starter on canape.

Hearty and delicious dish of potato wedges with a spicy beef topping.