Chocolate Mocha Cheesecake
Recipe by:
K.G. Chocholic
A deliciously decadent cheesecake recipe. The cake is layered with crushed Amaretti biscuits, soft cheese, mascarpone, sponge fingers and coffee liqueur.
Shortbread Base Banoffee Pie
Recipe by:
Samantha
I prefer to make a shortbread base rather than use digestive biscuits - it tastes a little richer. But the choice is yours. Either way, this is a great dessert for a crowd.
Maltese Bread Pudding
Recipe by:
Annemarie
This is a common recipe in Malta which is usually done with leftover bread. The exact ingredients vary from family to family! Various fruit and nuts may be added depending on one's taste.
Chorizo Stacks (Pila del Chorizo)
Recipe by:
sneeks
Slices of chorizo sausage are stacked in a pile with tomatoes, fresh basil and mozzarella. This makes a very nice starter.
Baked mushrooms with tarragon and Taleggio
Recipe by:
Georgina
Large mushrooms baked with tarragon butter and Taleggio. This is a delicious yet easy dinner party starter when served with good, crusty bread. Your guests will love it!
Apple, Beetroot and Avocado Salad
Recipe by:
Barrett
A lovely apple vinaigrette makes the fresh beetroot, avocado and apples in this gorgeous salad come alive. This is a fun salad to serve guests arranged and layered on serving plates.
Artichoke Mini Quiches
Recipe by:
Linda
These minature quiches are so simple to make since there's no pastry - great for a party.
Asparagus Parmesan
Recipe by:
JenElaine
Quick and easy asparagus that is sautéed and topped with Parmesan.
Cheese and Onion Dip
Recipe by:
DANCOX
This dip is quick, easy and delicious and feeds a large crowd. Try experimenting with different types of cheese. Serve with plenty of crackers.
Cheesy Stuffed Mushrooms
Recipe by:
Angie Gorkoff
A cream cheese and Parmesan filling is stuffed into mushroom caps before baking.
Chimichurri
Recipe by:
Ty Robbins
This is a delicious and aromatic Argentinean marinade or sauce. Use it on barbecued meats - it's especially good with steak. The sauce is best if used immediately but will keep in the refrigerator for a couple of days.
Citrus Marjoram Marinated Halibut Steaks
Recipe by:
Christine L.
The citrus marinade used in this recipe is made with sprigs of fresh marjoram. One or two hours of marinating is all that is required: a longer period affects the texture of the fish.
Grilled Salmon with Pesto Crust
Recipe by:
Stephan Schwartz
Fresh salmon fillets are marinated briefly with lemon juice and white wine. Then cooked with a thick layer of pesto which crisps up under the grill.
Penne alla Vodka
Recipe by:
Joelene Craver
Not completly authentic, but it's a simple recipe and delicious nonetheless. A generous measure of vodka is cooked down with proscuitto and vegetables. Tomatoes and cream are added to make a rich sauce for pasta.
Pesto and Ricotta Pizza
Recipe by:
ANNMINER
Spread a ready made pizza base with pesto sauce and plenty of cheese - then top with slices of tomato. A lovely change from the norm, plus you can do it all in under 30 minutes! Cut into bite-size pieces for a great party nibble.
Summer fruit Swiss roll
Recipe by:
Norma MacMillan
Fresh summer fruits such as strawberries, peaches and nectarines have a natural affinity with cream. Here, these aromatic fruits are combined with whipping cream, which has a lower fat content than double cream, plus a little Greek-style yogurt to make a delicious filling for a light-as-air fatless sponge.
Provençal Roasted Vegetable and Feta Slice
Recipe by:
Norma MacMillan
This colourful vegetable tart combines classic flavours of Provence – peppers, courgettes, tomatoes, garlic and fresh herbs – with piquant feta cheese in a crisp, olive oil pastry case. See separate recipe for shortcrust pastry on this site and follow recipe for olive oil pastry in the note section of "see more ideas". The tart can be served hot or cold, and would be lovely for a summer picnic or alfresco lunch in the garden.
Brandied mincemeat purses
Recipe by:
Norma MacMillan
Here are some luxurious little ‘moneybag’ pastries filled with a ginger-spiced mixture of dried fruit, apple and walnuts. The dried fruits are first soaked in brandy, although you can replace the alcohol with fresh orange juice if you prefer. Try these at Christmas-time as a lower-fat alternative to mince pies.