Appetizers

The simple combination of ingredients and diverse textures in this lunch offer a twist to the traditional sandwich.

Plain yogurt makes this dip a healthy alternative to fattier varieties; fresh herbs and green onion add flavour and roasted...

This spiced party mix is bound to be a hit, with a simple combination of walnuts and your favourite snack...

These chicken satays are spicy, succulent and superb. The Thai dipping sauce recipe makes more than needed but it will...

Here's an appetizing snack to be enjoyed hot or cold'toasted slices of baguette topped with a creamy white-bean puree flavored...

The Provençal relative of Italian pizza, Pissaladière has a thick bread base, enriched with olive oil, topped with a tomato...

These crisp sesame cheese twists are delicious served fresh from the oven. Enriched with egg yolks and flavoured with Parmesan...

The sautéing fennel, onion and saffron is my favourite of all kitchen aromas. They are also a classic combination that...

What a delicious way to welcome your guests! These mini double-cheese pizza bites are loaded with fresh tomato slices, black...

'Tostadas' comes from the Spanish word for toasted. These flat, crisply toasted corn tortillas can be topped with all sorts...

These delicious fish cakes are flavoured with lemongrass and coriander, and spiced with Thai red curry paste. They're served with...

Moist, gingery cubes of chicken and crunchy vegetables are cooked on skewers and served with peanut sauce. Wedges of lime...

Here, lettuce-lined bowls are filled with shrimp and avocado, mixed with spiced new potatoes and topped with yogurt for a...

These rice croquettes are moulded around nuggets of mozzarella and rolled in breadcrumbs before cooking. Traditionally croquettes are deep-fried, but...

Few foods are healthier than raw vegetables, so serve these crudites with tempting low-fat dips for a starter. Or, for...

Oven-baked vegetable chips are not only healthier than those that are fried, their flavour is fresher and more concentrated, too....

Little bites of bliss, bursting with all the flavours of the Mediterranean. Here, sundried tomatoes are marinated with a blend...

Update your party menu with a chili-laced black bean dip that's practically fat-free and an excellent source of fibre. The...

This chilled soup is a delicious concoction of tomatoes, red and green peppers and cucumbers with a hint of garlic'all...

The simple, delicious flavours of this herbed chicken and potato soup will make it popular with adults and children alike....

Fragrant basil pesto adds a taste of summer to this healthier version of a classic French vegetable pesto soup. Aromatic...

Leek and prosciutto combine with basil and mozzarella to make a sophisticated pizza-style topping for whole-wheat muffins. Serve with a...

This potato and zucchini tortilla is made from the simplest ingredients: eggs, onions and potatoes. Cooked like a flat omelette...

Potato cakes, flavoured with leeks, tasty cheese and fresh herbs, make a satisfying vegetarian meal served with baked tomatoes and...

This crispy sesame shrimp and crab toast can be served as a starter or as a good savoury snack to...