New Year canapé recipes

Make your party the talk of the town with our great New Year’s Eve canapé recipes...

Chilli prawns

Stir fry large sized prawns in a wok with a little chilli powder until pink and present them in a bowl with chilli sauce and cocktail sticks to hand. Remember, quantity is always inviting so prepare a generous amount.

Mini Yorkshire puddings with rare roast beef and horseradish

The mini Yorkshire puddings can be brought from any leading supermarket. Place a small teaspoon of horseradish inside and then a tight wrap of cured beef. Warm in the oven and watch them disappear!

Exotic fruits

A selection of canapés should always include something sweet. Try placing pieces of exotic fruits such as mango, pineapple, paw paw and melon on a skewer -- but first marinade in Grand Marnier!

Chocolate strawberries

Another delicious sweet idea is to buy fresh strawberries and to dip them in melting chocolate. Allow to cool and place on a tray.

Quails eggs

If you have the patience, quail eggs are always popular. Simply boil them, and shell them, then serve in a basket with celery salt. You can also serve these also in a glass trumpet vase filled with display straws or fabric and place the bowl of quails eggs on top with a separate dish of celery salt.

Fresh oysters

Just serve them. Success guaranteed.

These Mediterranean and Oriental-inspired recipes are sure to delight the taste buds of all concerned. While they may take a little more time to prepare, it will pay off when your guests arrive...

  • tortilla rolls with hummus
  • smoked salmon bruschetta
  • mini caesar salads
  • olive paste and blue cheese canapés
  • tomato, mozzarella and basil bruschetta
  • nori bundles with spicy peanut dip
  • rice crackers with crispy vegetables
  • garlic potato crisps

New Years Eve