3 easy canapé recipes

Canapés might seem fiddly but their preparation certainly pays off when you’re not faced with a crooked stack of crockery to wash up. Plus, there’s something quite charming about bite-sized flavour bouquets, just waiting to be gobbled up in good conversation. Here are three mighty-fine finger foods to head up any party.

A canapé is traditionally made with a small bite-sized piece of bread but the term has now come to encompass all one-bite or one-sip party food.

Caramelised onion and brie tartlets

The mark of a great canapé is one that doesn’t fall apart as you lift it off the serving dish. Let’s kiss the cook who invented the tiny edible pastry cup. These caramelised onion and brie tartlets made in this handy loose-bottomed pan are a classic – certainly something that can be added to your entertaining repertoire and made over and over and over again.

Seared sesame tuna with mango and coriander salsa

You don’t need to be a sushi fan to fall in favour of seared tuna. Fortunately yellow fin tuna is also on the green list (unlike blue fin tuna, which you should steer well clear of). Best bit? They’re coming in now. Here’s a recipe, filled with fresh, oriental inspirations, that makes excellent use of this tasty fish.

Gazpacho shot glasses topped with avo and cucumber salsa

We’re fans of all things miniature and this gazpacho is not only a quick shot to make but also allows for super-swanky serving. Spice it up, if you like. The cool avo and cucumber relish lives to complement this chilled tomato soup. Organic tomatoes are best, so support your farmer’s market for the most flavour.

Watch this space for more canapé recipes heading your way soon.