Savoury Party Nibbles

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Dunk these golden polenta chips in homemade aioli or herbed yoghurt. Picture / Babiche Martens


Baked Polenta ChipsPolenta chips are dusted with smoked paprika and roasted until crisp and golden. Baking them means less oil is used, and a healthier result.

Broad Bean SlidersThese vegetarian sliders are the ultimate tapas to serve. Use roasted cherry tomatoes for colour and finish with a dollop of aioli.

These spinach-wrapped fresh oysters are a easy canape that'll be a hit with crowds. Picture / Babiche Martens
These spinach-wrapped fresh oysters are a easy canape that'll be a hit with crowds. Picture / Babiche Martens

Oysters Wrapped in SpinachBring out oysters at a party and you can guarantee they will disappear within seconds - they're always such a hit.

Mushroom Tarts Serve these tarts warm with a small dollop of sour cream on top. You can also make this recipe into a large pie to serve with a salad for lunch or take on a picnic.

Nothing beats a good old sausage roll. Picture / Babiche Martens
Nothing beats a good old sausage roll. Picture / Babiche Martens

Pork Pastry Rolls Take a piece of puff pastry and fill it with a tasty, savoury Asian filling. Hand them out to your guests while they are hot and smelling scrummy.

Prosciutto and Asparagus Cheese Rolls For these prosciutto and cheesy rolls, cook the asparagus well so it's soft but hasn't lost its vibrant green colour. These rolls must be served hot while the cheese is oozy.

Guests love these light, fresh rice paper filled rolls. Picture / Babiche Martens
Guests love these light, fresh rice paper filled rolls. Picture / Babiche Martens

Duck Rice Paper RollsPeople always tuck into these light, fresh rice paper filled rolls. There are endless combinations like teriyaki chicken or smoked duck. Like the dipping sauce, the rolls can all be made and plated up in advance.

Goat's Cheese Arancini Balls These golden arancini balls are perfect for an evening canape. Deep fry the balls of risotto and serve with a deliciously creamy garlic aioli.

 Hardly anyone can resist whitebait fritters, making them the perfect canape. Picture / Babiche Martens
Hardly anyone can resist whitebait fritters, making them the perfect canape. Picture / Babiche Martens

Whitebait FrittersMention whitebait fritters and suddenly everyone is in the kitchen eating them straight from the pan with a squeeze of lemon. Make a little go a long way by making them mini-sized.

Teriyaki Chicken Kebabs Try these soy and ginger chicken kebabs for an easy crowd favourite. Teriyaki is a classic Japanese-style sauce of mirin, soy and sesame oil, with added aromatics of garlic and ginger.

Start your dinner party with eye-catching canapes rather than a more formal entree. Picture / Babiche Martens
Start your dinner party with eye-catching canapes rather than a more formal entree. Picture / Babiche Martens

Blini with Goat's Cheese and HoneyMini pikelets or blini are tasty morsels and can be made in the morning so you simply add your toppings before the first guests arrive. Goat's cheese and honey is a combination that just melts in the mouth.

Pork Noodle BallsDelicately spiced with chilli, ginger and coriander, these juicy pork mince balls are a winner.

Sliders are a great way to feed a crowd of people, young or old. Picture / Babiche Martens
Sliders are a great way to feed a crowd of people, young or old. Picture / Babiche Martens

Beef SlidersThese tasty beef sliders are a packed with flavour and easy to throw together. They are a great way to feed a crowd, young or old.

Prawn and Mushroom ParcelsThese prawn and mushroom morsels are fresh with Asian flavours and can be made ahead of time.

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