Transform the classic French onion soup into an impressive-looking, crowd-pleasing cob.
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Because Champagne alone isn’t going to cut it.
Yotam Ottolenghi's potato and spinach pie
This rustic star is sure to take centre stage at your table. With paper-thin slices of potato, spoonfuls of spicy chermoula and a flaky base, Yotam Ottolenghi has given us ‘feel-good’ in spades.
Sesame prawn toast triangles
Finger food has never been more delicious.
Malawach (flatbread) with labneh and caviar
“This is a great party-starter with a sharing element: malawach, a Yementestyle bread layered with plenty of butter. If you have any chicken fat, cooking the flatbread in that is amazing and brings another layer of complexity, as chicken and caviar is a match made in heaven.” – Paul Farag
Pork and miso sausage rolls
"First Sunday back home in Melbourne from Tokyo, I made sausage rolls for myself and the kids and their lunch for the coming week. It’s something we miss, and are excited about making. I add some miso to the mince as extra flavour, and lots of vegetables. It’s our kids’ favourite." – Meg Tanaka
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Grapes
Grapes are at their peak right now, look for firm, bright fruit for a sweet juicy snack.
Yotam Ottolenghi's cheesy bread balls with hot pizza dip
Yotam Ottolenghi delivers again, this time with a dish that brings all the feel-good vibes in one pan – cheese, bread, garlic oil and a tomato sauce that perfectly ties it all together.
Oysters kilpatrick
Oysters are made to be enjoyed all year round, and this easy oysters kilpatrick recipe proves it. Crispy matchsticks of salty bacon balance the fresh, creamy flavour of the oyster, offering two contrasting textures that blend seamlessly together. Perfect to make when you're entertaining, or even as a quick starter to toast with Champagne, this classic seafood recipe is one you'll keep returning to.
Fried zucchini with cacio e pepe dipping sauce
"These crispy snacks are just the thing to cut through indulgent cheese-and-pepper dipping sauce." – Dominic Smith.
Silverbeet, pea and feta 'sausage' rolls
“Serve these with roasted potatoes or sweet potato wedges." – Colin Fassnidge
Four-cheese arancini with mojo verde
This cheesy Italian treasure is perfect for entertaining.
Capsicum, olive and anchovy skewers
These savoury skewers are the perfect entree to serve guests when you're next entertaining. Super-quick and easy to make, layers of roasted capsicum, kalamata olives and white anchovies are stacked together on a thin skewer to make one delicious bite-sized treat. Simple, elegant and insanely good, you can't go wrong. Recipe note: You'll need 6 thin 8cm skewers. Pair this recipe with our smoked salmon and quail egg skewers and prosciutto skewers with manchego cheese.
Spiced tomato Afghan pizza
Using Afghan bread as a base, this recipe beats pizza delivery, on speed and taste. There's a sneaky serve of vege, too.
Mustard and tarragon chicken rolls with iceberg and radish
"Raise the chicken roll's profile with simple, super-fresh additions like tarragon and radish," says Helena Moursellas.
Polenta fries with gorgonzola dip
It's never been easier to make your own polenta fries at home thanks to this quick recipe.
Easy fish finger sandwich recipe Matt Preston
The classic fish finger sandwich gets a spring refresh.