Appetisers, cocktail food, canapés, finger food….regardless of what you call it, there is something particularly enticing about a selection of small pieces of food, especially when they’re homemade. Because I entertain often and have prepared numerous pieces of cocktail food over the years I know just how much work goes into the preparation, which makes me appreciate it all the more.

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These moreish little biscuits are wonderful served as a welcome nibble with pre-dinner drinks. Be warned: you won’t be able to stop at one!

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This divine dip is made in less than 10 minutes, and is perfect for entertaining as it can be made up to 2 days ahead of time. The recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to feed a larger crowd. I like it served with Lavosh crackers, but you could serve it with fresh Turkish bread or baguette. [Read more →]

Roasted garlic develops a lovely sweet flavour and can be used in dips, sauces, soups or just about anything.  Here’s how to roast a whole head of garlic:  [Read more →]

The party season is just around the corner, and this super simple but sumptuous dip will really make your entertaining easy. For best results, use a quality pesto from the fridge section of a deli, or even better, fresh homemade pesto. [Read more →]