canapes

My Big Fat Greek Cocktail Party

by Peter G July 7, 2011 Greek Food
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I wanted to shed the winter blues and host a little cocktail party. Namely a Greek “inspired” cocktail party. Even though the days have been quite sunny here in Sydney, the little chill

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Fried Prawn cakes

by Peter G January 26, 2008 Recipes
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Fried prawn cakes…on a bed of watercress. Served with a glass of cold beer. Before this turns out to be a blog about the weather, let me just clarify about the kind of weather we have here in Sydney during the summer months. Whilst we can have traditional “hot” days, with blazing sunshine and high temperatures we also experience sub tropical weather. Think sticky, humid and thunderstorms. Its quite unique [...]

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Soba Noodles in Chinese Spoons

by Peter G December 20, 2007 Recipes
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Soba noodles in chinese spoons I do hope everyone is enjoying this series on party foods. These little morsels may seem a little labour intensive but I guarantee you your guests will walk away impressed. Another simple yet effective (and tasty!) option is serving canapes in chinese spoons. The spoons are fantastic as they hold a bit of depth and can be easily filled with a number of ingredients to [...]

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Mushroom Crostini with Ricotta

by Peter G December 16, 2007 Recipes
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Mushroom on Crostini with Ricotta Continuing in my series of Xmas party foods, I present another simple, delicate creation. Mushrooms on crostini with ricotta. Crostini are basically pieces of sliced bread that have been toasted. You can use a baguette to do this and each piece is perfect for your guests to pick up with their fingers. You can also get creative with the toppings. Just be mindful about flavours [...]

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Tis The Season…Party Foods

by Peter G December 16, 2007 Recipes
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Prawn Ceviche in Mini Tortilla Cups It’s that crazy time of the year again. Shoppers scramble to find presents for loved ones in crowded shopping centres. Children draw up lists of presents hoping that Santa will deliver them on Christmas morning. And more importantly, passionate foodies plan mouth watering menus to feed their guests. This year I have opted for a quiet Christmas day but am attending a big party [...]

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