Spicy vegetable cocktail
Recipe by:
Lynn Lewis
The cancer-fighting phytochemical lycopene is highly concentrated in commercial tomato products such as tomato juice.
Sticky baked pork spare ribs
Recipe by:
Zoë Harpham
Ribs in a piquant, sticky sauce are best eaten with fingers. Enjoy them for a summery al fresco meal or a fireside snack in winter.
Spicy filo triangles
Recipe by:
Lynn Lewis and Joachim Wahnschaffe
These crisp filo parcels contain curry-spiced vegetables and can be served hot from the oven with a fresh mango and ginger salsa as a starter or light snack.
Avocado Tortilla Wraps
Recipe by:
VALKARYN
This is a light starter or snack that gets its kick from jalapeno chillies. Finely chop the jalapenos and sprinkle them over the tortillas to taste.
Bacon and apricot bites
Recipe by:
Elaine Russell
Dried apricots moistened with freshly squeezed orange juice, then wrapped in bacon rashers and grilled until hot make a tasty snack to pass round with drinks.
Pumpkin & apple soup
Recipe by:
Janet Mitchell
One of the most popular snack fruits, apples supply vitamin C as well as some potassium. Eat the peel to get the full measure of fibre.
Juicy Fruit Salad
Recipe by:
Bobbie
This light and quick fruit salad is perfect to serve for brunch, dessert or for a healthy afternoon snack!
Potato, corn and capsicum frittata
Recipe by:
Elaine Russell
Known in Italy as a frittata, or in Spain as a tortilla, a flat omelette can be served hot or at room temperature, at any meal. Take a tip from Spanish tapas bars and serve it, cut into bite-sized pieces, instead of salty or high-fat snacks with drinks.
Saffron pears
Recipe by:
Janet Mitchell
One of the most popular snack fruits, apples supply vitamin C as well as some potassium. Eat the peel to get the full measure of fibre. Pears are also a good source of fibre.
Berry soy fruit ice blocks
Recipe by:
Zoe
This recipe is great for kids (and adults!) who are lactose intolerant but everyone is sure to love them. You can use any mix of berries or any fruit in season. This recipe uses paper cups but you can use ice block moulds if you have them.
Beef, spring onion & asparagus roll-ups
Recipe by:
Lynn Lewis
The green tops of spring onions are a good source of vitamin C and beta carotene, anti-oxidants that protect against all types of chronic disease.
Basic Fruit Smoothie
Recipe by:
STARGIRL577
This is a great smoothie consisting of fruit, fruit juice and ice. I like to use whatever fresh fruits are in season. Any kind of berry, mangos, pawpaw, kiwi fruit - all make a great smoothie. Experiment with your favourites!
Apple and Tomato Chutney
Recipe by:
cheap chef
Spicy and sweet, this delicious chutney goes well with breads, cheeses and chicken. This makes a large batch - great for sharing with neighbours and friends at Christmas!
Easy Vietnamese Prawn Rolls
Recipe by:
Claudine
Delicate Vietnamese-style spring roll wrappers are filled with rice noodles, diced prawns, shredded carrot, lettuce and basil and dipped in warm hoi-sin sauce. You can buy the wrappers at an Asian supermarket.
Passover Rolls I
Recipe by:
Jan Weisberger
This is a recipe for rolls to serve during Passover instead of always serving matzo. My family enjoys them during the entire holiday.
Argentine Chimichurri Bread
Recipe by:
Tom Pampas
A spicy bread, made in the bread machine, with lots of herbs and loads of flavour, based on the famous Argentine sauce. This is a great bread for sandwiches made with cured ham, or for the ultimate cheese toastie.