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Essential at parties, or instead of a starter at an informal gathering, or to serve with drinks... these recipes will soon win a place in your regular repertoire as they're easy and irresistible!
Makes 12Little Croustades filled with Gravadlax and Soured Cream
Easy yet impressive, you simply have to add these to your party food repertoire. Use guacamole or smoked salmon instead of gravadlax if you prefer.
Makes 12, to serve 4-6Bruschettas with Goats' Cheese, Basil and Tomato
This recipe is simplicity itself, but it has a wonderful combination of flavours and a very crunchy texture.
Serves 8Antipasti
What could be easier? Just choose some meats, cheese, pickles and bread for a feast full of Italian flavour!
Serves 10-12Salt-crusted Mini Baked Potatoes with Cold Chive Hollandaise
These are excellent to serve at a buffet, as they are so much easier to deal with than the unwieldy large jacket potatoes. The topping can vary, and for those with rather less time to spare for preparation I would recommend a soft cheese mixed with g
Serves 2Stuffed Jacket Potatoes with Leeks, Cheddar and Boursin
Jacket potatoes are cheap and filling but sometimes you want a change from grated cheese and baked beans! This recipe is packed with flavour for a very satisfying supper dish.
Makes 12, to serve 4-6Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil
Bruschetta is a very special type of toasted bread, pronounced 'brusketta'. When I first tasted the real thing in Tuscany, it was one of the most memorable eating experiences of my life. Italian country bread is toasted on both sides over hot, fragra
Serves 8Taramasalata
Whatever happened to real taramasalata? Unfortunately, it has been eclipsed by the counterfeit, pink blancmange-coloured variety that is mass produced. There must be a whole generation who have never tasted the genuine article. Here it is – courtesy
Serves 6 as a starter or 3 as a light lunchCrostini with Anchovies, Roasted Vegetables and Mozzarella
Perfect party nibbles - or a great snack. However you see these, rest assured they will be hugely popular with all who eat them.
Makes 12, to serve 4-6 Crostini Lazio
These elegant little morsels are simplicity itself to make. Serve them with drinks or as part of a buffet spread...
Serves 6Quails’ Eggs with Cracked Pepper and Salt
Easy, elegant and bound to go down a treat with your guests, these little quail's eggs need nothing more than good salt and pepper to give them plenty of party pizazz!
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