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Baked Hummus and Zhug

This Middle Eastern mezze platter is the perfect sharing platter.

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Crispy Aubergine Pork Rolls

Indulge in this delightful fusion of flavours with Japanese aubergine (eggplant) slices filled with a savoury blend of minced (ground) pork, spring onions (scallions), garlic, ginger and oyster sauce.

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Egg Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil Salad

Introducing a delightful twist on the classic bruschetta – Egg Bruschetta.

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Smoked Paprika and Fennel Lavosh

Lavash is paper-thin flatbread. This Smoked Paprika and Fennel Lavosh is easy to make with pantry ingredients.

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Ocean Trout and Dill Rillette with Zucchini Piccalilli & Lavosh

This spectacular seafood starter has all the elements, it’s creamy, crunchy and a little spicy.

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How to – Capers from Tartare Sauce to Salsa Verde

There’s nothing quite like capers that have been happily pickled – perhaps it’s because of their ancient reputation for being an aphrodisiac. Or maybe it’s because they are just so tasty and versatile …

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Summer Kingfish Carpaccio 

Summer Kingfish Carpaccio is a refreshing and elegant dish perfect for warm weather.

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Tuna Niçoise Grazing Board. Perfect for a Crowd

The best grazing boards are true crowd-pleasers. For an easy entertaining option, combine the very best of homemade and store-bought goodies – for a feast everyone can share.

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Crostini with Crispy Salmon and Ricotta

Impress your friends with the easy Crostini with Crispy Salmon and Ricotta, all it takes is 4 ingredients and a […]

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Vegetarian Mezze Grazing Board

Looking for a delicious and healthy way to entertain guests?

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Escape to the Med with our Italian Grazing Board

Indulge in the flavours of the Med with these delightful ideas and recipes for an Italian grazing board. Featuring Nduja pizza fritta, Burrata with roasted tomatoes & peach and an assortment of other delicacies everyone will find something they enjoy.

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Peking Style Mushroom Pancakes

Everyone loves the classic Peking Duck Pancakes. But wait till you try these mouthwatering Peking Style Mushroom Pancakes. you’d never guess they were vegan.

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Mixed Cheese Cigars with Peach Vinegar

These mixed cheese cigars are the perfect mouthful – crunchy and filled with warm, melted cheese. The peach vinegar adds a sweet, tangy tartness to this delightful snack.

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Vegan Potato, Garlic and Herb Stuffed Zucchini Flowers

A feast for the eyes as well as the palette, these vegan potato, garlic and herb stuffed zucchini flowers taste every bit as good as they look.

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Chilean Style Hot Crab Dip

Perfect to serve when entertaining, this creamy crab dip is topped with manchego cheese and grilled until golden and bubbling.

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Silver Fern Farms Venison, Goat Cheese & Cranberry Sauce Vol-au-Vents

There’s no need to go out to dinner to enjoy restaurant-quality dishes when Silver Fern Farms’ delicious cuts of grass-fed lamb, beef and venison are the heroes of your meals.

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Silver Fern Farms Grilled Beef Eye Fillet Carpaccio with Rocket & Parmesan

Give yourself the best shot to enjoy restaurant-quality dishes with Silver Fern Farms’ delicious cuts of grass-fed lamb, beef and venison.

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Sweet Potato and Coconut Soup with Curry Garlic Bread

A fabulous way to fight waste and save time and money is to make a big batch of Sweet Potato and Coconut Soup with Curry Garlic Bread and freeze it. Keep the winter chills at bay with this warming sweet potato and coconut soup with hot crunchy garlic bread. This simple recipe can stay frozen in your freezer for months and reheated at your convenience.

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Zucchini and Anchovy Salad

This salad is perfect to serve as a starter with buffalo mozzarella, olives and bread. Serve with a sprinkling of parmesan and a squeeze of lemon.

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Individual Confit Garlic, Orange and Currant Garlic Breads

Put an elevated spin on traditional garlic bread with these individual bites, filled with garlic, lemon thyme, cheddar and orange zest.

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Prosciutto-Wrapped Prawns with Mango Salsa

With flavours of garlic and lime, these prawns are wrapped in prosciutto, then cooked on the barbecue and paired with a vibrant mango, lime and chilli salsa.

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Ottolenghi’s Hot Charred Cherry Tomatoes with Cold Yoghurt

One of the beauties of this dish lies in the exciting contrast between the hot, juicy tomatoes and fridge-cold yoghurt, so make sure the tomatoes are straight out of the oven and the yoghurt is straight out of the fridge.

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Spiced Lamb Pancakes with Labne and Pickled Chilli

A fun dish to share with a group, these spiced lamb pancakes put a spin on a slow-roasted leg of lamb. Serve with tangy, creamy labne and pickled chilli.

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Lamb and Manchego Croquettes with Mojo Verde

Have a ball with these delectable lamb and manchego croquettes. The lamb is slow-cooked to perfection before being added to the croquettes.

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