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    Appetizers and Starters

    Appetizers and starters are such a great way to start a meal or part. Whether it is just a few finger food bites before a meal, a canapé platter or a more substantial appetizer, you'll find something to suit your needs.
    Learn how to make perfect toast points, great for dipping into some smoked fish dip, or try serving these dill pickle beef skewers or the always popular bacon wrapped chicken bites.
    In winter try serving these parsnip and parmesan bruschetta they make a great winter alternative to the summer offerings of Bruschetta Al Pomodoro (tomato bruschetta).

    • Close-up of golden twice baked cheese soufflés in a white baking dish
      Twice Baked Cheese Soufflé
    • super close up of two roasted shrimp on a skewer
      Baked Shrimp Skewers
    • A close-up shot of a fork lifting a piece of shrimp, cooked in a lemon and garlic broth with tender white beans and chopped fresh herbs.
      Lemony Shrimp and Bean Stew
    • super close up on a triangle of sesame chicken toast
      Sesame Chicken Toast
    • close up on the peri peri rub on some grilled shrimp
      Peri Peri Shrimp
    • close up of a board of corn ribs with butter, lime and red pepper flakes
      Corn Ribs
    • close up on a single half of deviled egg
      Deviled Eggs with Fried Capers
    • close up on Salmon Crudo with capers and dill
      Salmon Crudo
    • close up on the chopped tomatoes on top of crust bruschetta
      Italian Bruschetta Al Pomodoro
    • close up on cajun butter being drizzled over cooked shrimp
      Easy Cajun Butter Shrimp
    • Extreme close up on a seared scallop with Thai sauce
      Thai Scallops
    • close up on a bacon wrapped sausage laying in molten brie
      Baked Brie with Bacon Sausage Dippers
    • close up square picture of pan fried scallops and chorizo on a pile of sweet potato mash.
      Pan Fried Scallops and Chorizo
    • close up on the takeaway container of leftover chicken wings
      How to Reheat Chicken Wings
    • retangular platter of smoked salmon curls and cucumber ribbons on a marble countertop
      Smoked Salmon and Cucumber Salad
    • a blue and white plate with watermelon and mozzarella salad in it
      Mozzarella and Watermelon Salad
    • a white tray style plate with a pea bruschetta on it
      Pea Bruschetta (Pea Crostini)
    • smoked salmon, capers chopped egg and red onion on a white plate
      Smoked Salmon with Capers and Hard Boiled Egg
    • a cooked chicken wing on a wire rack
      Crispy Baked Chicken Wings (without Baking Powder)
    • small square picture showing the colour on these naan bread
      Simple Garlic Naan Recipe (Traditional Indian Bread)
    • close up on the chunks of fresh mozzarella in the caprese salad
      Fig and Mozzarella Salad (Caprese Twist)
    • square picture of 3 seared scallops with cauliflower puree on a grey plate garnished with walnuts, pomegranate and herbs
      Seared Scallops with Cauliflower Puree
    • close up on the homage salsa in a small white bowl with chips behind it
      Restaurant Style Mild Salsa (5 minutes)
    • square photo showing a close up on the smoked salmon amuse spoon
      Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Spoons
    • square picture showing different glasses, filled with pickles, on a metal tray
      What to put on a Relish Tray
    • sq image from overhead showing the whole platter of toast and pate with caramelize orange
      Toast and Pâté with Caramelized Orange
    • small Sq picture showing golden seared scallops in a silver pan of paprika butter with a garnish of lemon and parsley
      Seared Lemon Paprika Garlic Butter Scallops
    • sq picture showing the raw oyster on a bed of ice and the mignonette sauce dripping onto the ice
      Oysters with Champagne Strawberry Mignonette
    • close up on a sandwich showing the size of the mushrooms in the filling
      Gruyere and Mushroom Sandwich Bites
    • of a close up on the beef tataki rolls, showing how they are rolled
      Japanese Beef Tataki Rolls
    • table view, grey plate on a brown table with a blue bowl of smoked fish pate on it and vegetable batons and toast points arranged around the plate
      Smoked Fish Dip with Cream Cheese
    • Close up on a toast point showing the golden colour and flecks of black pepper
      How to Make Perfect Toast Points
    • Mozzarella, Basil, Sundried Tomato and Olive Skewers
    • showing the finely diced salad under the shrimp on the spoon canapé spoons
      Thai Shrimp Salad Appetizer Spoons
    • SQ picture with a close up on the vegetables in these greek kebabs
      Mini Greek Halloumi and Vegetable Kebabs
    • Close up on the peppered edges of the beef carpaccio
      Seared Pepper Beef Carpaccio
    • SQ picture showing the hummus in a flat blue bowl set in a dark black bowl, with a blue napkin at the side.
      Posh Party Hummus with Pomegranate and Pistachio
    • SQ picture focusing on a single fully loaded tortilla chip and the coriander garnsih
      Individual Fully Loaded Tortilla Chips
    • sq image showing a close up of a fork spearing a paprika beef meatball
      Baked Paprika Meatballs with Sour Cream
    • SQ picture showing how the gouda and peach are cut roughly to the same size
      Gouda and Peach Skewers with Fresh Thyme
    • an overhead SQ picture showing the smooth mascarpone and curl of prosciutto on the pea fritter
      Pea Bites with Prosciutto and Mascarpone
    • close up on the shrimp cocktail sauce showing the chopped shrimp and creamy sauce
      Thousand Island Shrimp Cocktail Pastry Cups

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    I dream about food and I am happiest when I am in the kitchen cooking. Whether that is dinner for my family, snacks for drinks with my girlfriends or testing new recipes for my site, the kitchen is my happy place. Sprinkles and Sprouts is where I share it all and I am so happy you are here.

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