Piquant crab dip with crudités
Recipe by:
Elaine Russell
This creamy dip is based on ingredients that can be kept on hand, so it can be rustled up quickly if guests drop by unexpectedly. It is served with celery and cucumber sticks as well as juicy pineapple wedges, all of which add important nutrients to this snack.
Prawn tartlets
Recipe by:
Lynn Lewis and Joachim Wahnschaffe
Filled with stir-fried prawns (large shrimp) and a mixture of crisp, colourful vegetables, these tartlets make a good light snack or starter. The pastry cases can be made ahead.
Creamy Smoked Salmon Spread
Recipe by:
Rob
Smoked salmon is blended into a creamy spread for crackers or bread. Great for finger food or snacks.
Pita crisps with hummus
Recipe by:
Elaine Russell
This simple, easy-to-prepare snack is surprisingly rich in heart-healthy nutrients. Soft pita breads are transformed into crisp fingers by grilling. They pair perfectly with the creamy hummus dip.
Pinwheel savouries
Recipe by:
Lynn Cole
These crisp and tasty savouries are good for a light lunch with a salad. Alternatively, make mini ones and serve them with drinks.
Spicy Prawns Wrapped in Bacon
Recipe by:
Jan
This is such an easy thing to throw together at the last minute when you need something for a crowd. Be sure to use king prawns - the cooking time for the prawns and the bacon is similar. The rack keeps the prawns from sitting in the draining bacon fat.
Cream cheese log with ham
Recipe by:
Lynn Cole
This chilled log is easy to prepare and makes a handsome appetiser for serving with drinks.
Nacho dip
This is great with cheese corn chips.