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This recipe for buckwheat blinis with smoked salmon, crème fraîche and caviar has everything it takes to become the star appetiser of any celebration and is perfect for your Christmas table. It’s easy to prepare, visually stunning, and I can assure you the blinis are delicious.

Let’s make a mozzarella and pesto pull-apart bread shaped like a Christmas tree! Delicious and shareable, festive and easy to prepare with the step-by-step instructions I’ve included in this recipe.

Edamame has become one of the trendiest healthy appetisers. You've probably seen it in Japanese restaurants or on Asian food menus, served as a light and flavourful starter. But the best part is that it's very easy and quick to prepare at home. If you're wondering how to cook edamame to get it just right, with that glossy and slightly charred touch, here's the complete guide.

Discover how to make roasted fig toasts with cream cheese and honey: an easy, quick and delicious recipe ready in 20 minutes.

I can assure you that it’s possible to enjoy sweet things without overdoing the sugar. Here are 10 fresh and easy ideas with simple ingredients to always have on hand and avoid those sugar spikes that leave us feeling half-asleep afterwards.

You won’t believe how easy it is to make beef carpaccio! I assure you, there’s no simpler recipe, and today I’ll show you step by step and in a video how to make marinated beef carpaccio with rocket and Parmesan at home. You’ll have it ready in no time and you’re going to love the flavour.

If you’ve ever tried tapenade and loved it, today I’m bringing you a twist on this olive pâté that’s quick to make and absolutely delicious. It’s usually made with black olives, and there are also green olive versions — but it’s uncommon to mix the two. This homemade tapenade combines both varieties, and you’ll see how perfectly they work together.

Stuffed eggs are a true classic — besides being delicious, they’re a perfect way to accompany a salad, a fish dish, rice... and they are undoubtedly the perfect appetizer for big celebrations, as they look very elegant on the table and make many of the guests happy.

This burrata with roasted grapes in a mini cocotte is the easiest idea to surprise your guests at home. It’s ready in no time and the result is perfect for lunch, as a starter, or for a casual dinner. Being so simple to prepare, the outcome is a spectacular combination — just like grapes with mozzarella, if you prefer. Served on a plate or over a toasted slice of good bread, and drizzled with quality olive oil, I can assure you it’s absolutely delicious.

Baked Camembert cheese is one of those quick and easy recipes that never fail. In just a few minutes, you'll have an irresistible appetizer, perfect for sharing with family or friends. Its melting texture and versatility for pairing with sweet or savory ingredients make it an essential recipe for any occasion.

I'm sure these salmon blinis with dill chantilly will become your star appetizer. It's a recipe that meets the three main requirements for success: it's very easy to prepare, it's ready in very little time, and the result is excellent. Also, by simply varying the ingredients, you'll have a go-to recipe to change things up and surprise family or guests.

I hadn't paid much attention to tofu; I found it bland. Until I learned how to really flavor it! This Tofu with soy sauce recipe is very easy to prepare, and it adds intensity and heat to tofu in a way I highly recommend you try.