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Vegan Doner Kebab Rolls with Spicy Sauce are an easy vegan appetiser that can be prepped ahead and frozen. Then, they’re easily baked on demand. Perfect for last-minute entertaining, drinks with loved ones, or easy snacks, and so delicious they’ll leave everyone asking for more! …
Thousand layer Korean tofu nuggets with sweet and spicy Korean BBQ sauce make a divine treat. Perfect for game days or pot lucks. This is one starter that’s sure to please! This is one of those recipes to pull out on a day when you …
Onion Bhaji make an easy, crunchy nibble that’s perfect for happy hour, teatime, or after school munchies. When they’re oven baked, as these are, they’re also pretty darn good for you! I have a confession to make. I am seriously addicted to Indian snacks. Whether …
Peppadew® cheese is my version of a classic spread I grew up with. It’s perfect for stuffing celery sticks, spreading on crackers, or making the most decadent grilled cheese or quesadilla you’ll ever eat. Best of all, it’s the easiest appetiser you’ll ever make! Warning: Peppadew® …
These delicious, Indian spiced lettuce cups are perfect for potlucks, parties and barbecues. An easy, flavourful finger food that can be largely prepared well in advance of your festivities. I confess I’m a sucker for ground meat kebabs. Having lived and worked in India for …
Spicy cocktail nuts are a welcome addition to any happy hour buffet. They’re filling, satisfying and healthy. Best of all? You can make them in under 15 minutes! When I was a little girl, nuts were always an integral part of holiday celebrations. In those …
I love to start a party with marinated olives. They make a light and healthy finger food that doesn’t leave your guests too full to enjoy their meal. When my guests arrive, I love to have lots of small dishes of nibbles to place around …
These herby olives make a flavorful accompaniment to cocktails. The fresh flavors of lemon and green herbs perfectly complement the brininess of the olives. Truly a match made in heaven! The holiday season is as exciting as it can be stressful. The calendar year is …
These flavor-packed stuffed peppers make a delicious addition to a holiday cold buffet or a light summer dinner. They are rich, healthy, and satisfying. If you have been reading this blog for any time at all, you know that I am most inspired by the …
Gyoza, or Japanese potstickers, are very similar to Chinese fried dumplings (jiaozi). The only difference is that they tend to be more delicately seasoned and the wrappers are generally almost transparent. Visiting New York City’s immense Chinatown recently was an incredible treat and I can’t …