“Usually, when I peel and clean prawns, I like to dip them in some heavily salted iced water, then quickly dry them off. This ensures they are well chilled, seasoned and clean.” – Alex Prichard

Elevate your entertaining menu with this delicious smoked barramundi rillettes. Perfect for sharing as a starter, this fragrant seafood dish elegantly pairs smoky flavours of the delicate barramundi with a vibrant collection of herbs and spices. Ingredients like peppercorn, thyme, bay leaves, black tea and toasted coriander and fennel seeds lift the smoked fish to create a perfect combination of flavours and textures. Served with crispy and salty potato crisps, there's nothing we don't love here. Recipe note: Begin this recipe at least 1 day ahead. Rillettes is ready to be eaten straight away, but the best results will come from leaving it overnight to set. Store in an airtight container in the fridge. You’ll need a 750ml sterilised jar.

Enjoy the refreshing flavours these oysters offer with a simple lime and pink peppercorn vinaigrette that's sure to impress.

These indulgent mozzarella and tomato arancini balls are the ultimate crowd-pleasers. Bite into a crispy breadcrumb shell to meet soft, dense tomato risotto filled with a gooey Italian cheese centre. We're already drooling. If you're looking for the perfect party food that everyone will love, these warming arancini balls are it. Recipe note: You can substitute Fontina cheese with firm Mozzarella.

The ultimate easy starter is right here, with crunchy bruschetta dressed to impress.

These scallops are bound to impress at your next dinner party.

A classic French delight which is easy to make and delivers every time. We chose to flavour them with lemon but there are endless options. I love to add frozen raspberries to a plain batter and sprinkle some flaked almonds over the top before baking.  You’ll need a 12-hole friand mould.

Transform the classic French onion soup into an impressive-looking, crowd-pleasing cob.

“This is one of our absolute favourite dishes here at the Waratah. It’s the best bits of a fish and chip shop in a bite-size snack, evoking memories of sitting on the beach, catching waves, snacking and smiling.” – Joey Astorga. This recipe is by chef Joey Astorga from The Waratah, Sydney.

Looking for a quick and delicious entree? You've found it. This easy tempura salmon recipe wrapped in a salty seaweed nori casing is the ultimate crowd-pleaser and the perfect size for sharing. Guests will love dipping a crispy strip of salmon into a creamy and punchy wasabi mayonnaise, offering the perfect balance of salty and spicy with crunchy and smooth textures in one morish bite. Keep this recipe close - this is one you'll be returning to again and again.

“A classic Mediterranean starter or afternoon snack – so easy and so delicious, you'll wonder why you’ve never eaten this before. Serve as an antipasto dish for a dinner party, or just as a single plate for an afternoon aperitivo snack. It pairs really well with either riesling or rosé, or an Aperol spritz. Try to get fresh figs from a local farmers’ market, or take a weekend drive to a fig-growing region to collect a whole box. Trust us, it’s worth it.” – Kelly Picarazzi

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.

This delicious triple-fudge pudding recipe is the perfect dessert idea for groups, families, or even as a quick midweek dessert.

This easy focaccia recipe is the perfect way to use the rest of the jar of feta in your fridge. The salty feta cheese matches perfectly with the sharp notes of the kalamata olives, while the baby truss tomatoes gives just the right balance of sweetness. Using a tablespoon of feta brine from the bottom of the tub adds a touch of depth to the dough making this bread the ultimate simple and delicious snack, perfect for sharing. Although, you may just want to keep it to yourself. Recipe note: Begin this recipe at least 5 hours ahead. You’ll need a 23cm x 33cm baking dish.

This easy scallop mornay recipe is guaranteed to be the ultimate crowd pleaser at your next soiree. The natural sweet flavour of the scallops pairs with the warm creamy and cheesy sauce that is grilled until golden, making a luxurious and elegant entree.