This isn't really a proper blog post, just a little note to let you know I haven't forgotten you!
I've spent the morning in the kitchen testing canapé recipes.
I'm trying to decide on three super easy, impressive little numbers that you can whip up in a flash and wow your guests with.
I'm pretty sure I have One & Two down but need your help with a third.
Any ideas on a delicious canapé that anyone can make?
I've spent the morning in the kitchen testing canapé recipes.
I'm trying to decide on three super easy, impressive little numbers that you can whip up in a flash and wow your guests with.
I'm pretty sure I have One & Two down but need your help with a third.
Any ideas on a delicious canapé that anyone can make?
Mini quiches are one of my favorite little appetizers. They're easy, delicious, and can be made with whatever you have lying around for filling. (but preferably bacon)
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I second this! Quiches are delicious!
DeleteI can't wait to see what your recipes are Rose!
Gem x
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Goats cheese and Boursin truffles dipped in honey water and then rolled in literally anything you fancy! So delicious and super easy to make, pink peppercorns are especially yummy! x
ReplyDeleteIf we're talking super easy, these are great - quarter a ripe fig, smear some soft goats cheese onto each piece, wrap in parma ham and secure with a cocktail stick. Perfect speedy canapés!
ReplyDeletewhat about little tiny bowls of chilli? I did those at our Christmas party last year & they were a hit! also you should have a lot of inspiration after your chilli meet thing! xxx
ReplyDeleteI love your kitchen!! xx
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What's going into the oven in the pic? xx
ReplyDeleteThose are sausage with maple syrup wrapped in bacon. x
DeleteHOLY FUCK I can't wait for these recipes!!
DeleteThat was going to be my suggestion. So good! I made mini croque monsieurs one year and they were a hit. I assembled them in advance and baked them all off in the oven. I used brioche so it was extra buttery.
DeleteDeviled eggs with smoked salmon are also amazing.
Deviled eggs are always a hit around my house, but it's probably not as fancy as what you're looking for.
ReplyDeleteMini oatcakes topped with haggis and bashed neeps?
ReplyDeleteHere are some I saved (that I saw on other blogs), so I like these kinds of things:
ReplyDeleteMiniature Napoleons with Aubergine cream http://veganyumyum.com/2008/07/miniature-napoleons-with-eggplant-creme/
You will definitely have seen this one: Brie Bites http://joythebaker.com/2011/12/bite-sized-baked-brie/#more-6939
Chickpea Radish Hors D'Oeuvres http://veganyumyum.com/2007/12/chickpea-radish-hors-doeuvres/
Hmmm I'm a big fan of anything that includes cheese, like a baked brie with warm compote and crostini to dip in it, or caprese I did a nice twist on it to make it a finger food on my blog caseyslife365.blogspot.com.
ReplyDeleteYour own take on the slider burger? Or warm mini chocolate puds?
ReplyDeleteonion chutney and goats cheese on posh crackers, yummy
ReplyDeleteLove any kind of updates from you, even if it's just little posts! Keep it up, and thank you for being so loyal and sweet to your readers :)
ReplyDeleteps: your posts always brighten up the day!
dates stuffed with chavroux goats cheese or good-quality cream cheese (like futura), with a few chives snipped on top wrapped in prosciutto, iberico or serrano ham. so yummy! we always do them at christmas
ReplyDeletealso if youre doing blinis, be sure to TOAST them! so good! my fave blinis are smoked salmon and taramasalata, sounds weird, tastes amazing!
We do the date one too but with prunes, so yummy! Meg xx
DeleteQuartered fig topped with a blob of boursin, all wrapped up in a slice of prosciutto and popped under the grill for 3 minutes - unbeatable
ReplyDeleteMy panic-induced go-to is crackers spread with cream cheese and topped with spicy pepper jelly or raspberry pepper jelly. No baking involved! :D My other favorite is brie and crackers and honey (I'm noticing a cheese-theme here).
ReplyDeleteRose, another mouth-watering blog post. You have us at 45 Deli, Bar & Grill in Sunningdale hooked! We have a canapé (Paneer Parcels) which is my father's secret recipe that seems to have gone down a storm. I would be so happy to send you some if you fancy trying something a little different to review?
ReplyDeleteI'll review them for you. I've just moved to Frimley in Surrey from London and blogging about finding the london life out here in the stix. I'm always venturing out when I can to see what the area has to offer.
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Devils on horseback. Delish and super easy (prunes wrapped in parma ham heated in the oven)or my cheesy caraway biscuits that you can find on my blog, so easy and can prep in advance and then pop them in the oven when guests arrive. Enjoy. Best Torie
ReplyDeleteIf you are a fan of blue cheese, these little pear and blue cheese crostini are very simple to make.
ReplyDeletehttp://maryamsculinarywonders.blogspot.com/2012/11/252-pear-and-blue-cheese-crostini.html
Olive magazine had a great idea in last month's issue. It was mini toad in the holes filled with mortadella and apple sauce on the side. I helped on the shoot so got to try one, it was amazing.
ReplyDeleteI'm SURE you've heard of this website, maybe it has some options for you :) http://foodgawker.com/
ReplyDeleteI've never experienced canapé...but now I'm eager to try them out!
Rose,
ReplyDeleteI always make goats cheese and camarelised onions on toast... so easy... take a peice of bread and toast lightly, cut off the crusts and cut into 4 squares, either caramelise red onion with balsamic over a low heat or buy cameralised onion chutney (cheats method!). Cut up thin slices of goats cheese and sprinkle a tiny bit of fresh thyme on top. put under grill for 3 mins. They are delish!
Or... another stylish canape... buy a pack of sausages, a pack of ready made mash and an onion. Cut the onion into slices and fry until crispy. cook sausages and then cut into 4's. Place the mini sausage peice with a dollop of mash ontop and then a little sprinkle of crispy onion on top... voila... mini sasage and mash!
Enjoy
Georgina
xxx
Mini yorkshire puddings - put half cocktail sausages in a mini muffin tray, and add a teaspoon of pancake batter to each one. Serve with a blob of mustard on top.
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ReplyDeletetry smoked salmon parcel with a little peice of beetroot and creamed horseradish, secure with a cocktail stick
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Where did you get your apron?! It's impossibly cute.
ReplyDeleteRoasted figs with goat cheese and honey: super easy and ready in 10min!
ReplyDeleteJust cut the figs in halfs, put some goat cheese on top of each one and top with honey. Goes in the oven for a few minutes. If you wish you can make it even beter by adding some pesto (between figs and cheese) and some pinions.
Greetings from Portugal!
White grapes dipped into gorgonzola cream and then crusted with pistachios. Yummy!
ReplyDeleteI WANT YOUR STOVE. I would kill for a stove like that. And you knife block looks very similar to mine - - is it Henkel knives? That's what I have and LOVE them.
ReplyDeleteYou gave me some great ideas, let me try them and I'll tell you ;)
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Bacon-wrapped figs!
ReplyDeleteA tiny bit of wild rocket, a shaving of pecorino and a lick of truffle oil, mix these together and wrap inside a slice of Bresaola. Classic combination! And looks pretty and colourful.
ReplyDeleteFig ricotta and honey crostini maybe?
ReplyDelete♥ Thankfifi
By the way, your kitchen looks like a dream!
Gruyere Gougeres are always a hit! http://www.tastebook.com/recipes/1281615-Gruyere-Gougeres
ReplyDeleteAll those oven burners.....! Mad jealousy from Buenos Aires.
ReplyDeleteI'm on the fig - goat cheese boat, but I like to use either puff pastry of filo dough to hold it together!
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For some reason you look like Minnie Mouse...in a good way of course. :)
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I'm a huge fan of taking some orange zest, mixing it with some goat cheese, and stuffing dates with it. You can also take celery sticks, pipe a blue and cream cheese mixture down them, and dip the end in toasted nuts. Very delicious.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I would kill for your kitchen! :)
Wow love your kitchen!! Good luck with your third canapé :)
ReplyDeleteSince it's Christmas you could get some cranberry bread from your local american store, slice it up and spread cream cheese with spring onions on each slice then sandwich together with a slice of smoked turkey in between.
ReplyDeleteOr you could whip up some parmesan shortbreads which are good as you can do them beforehand.
How about mini scotch quail eggs. These are really easy to make. I've put the recipe on my blog.
http://bcupsandteacups.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/high-tea-by-high-seas.html
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ReplyDeleteI am currently living in NYC and need a hair cut. You seem like the girl to ask in terms of where will make my long curly locks the most fabulous. Suggestions appreciated.
Also- in terms of foodies- I suggest thinly sliced apples or pears (dip in lemon juice to keep colors fresh) as the base for sliders. Think pear slices with a dollop of goat cheese and capers or fresh mint or whatever else you fancy. Or apples with honey and parma. The world is your oyster.
three easy ones but very impressive:
ReplyDelete1. fill a mushroom cap with boursin or other soft cheese (goat with chives and garlic??) brush the cap with butter and bake at 350 F for 20 mins
2. mix 1 egg with goat cheat, chives and salt. Put a dollop on a square wonton wrapper or filo (sold in most supermarkets) and wrap in a bundle, squeezing pointed tips and tie shut with a chive. Fry in a few inches of oil until golden and delicious like such http://www.lindentea.com/?p=1772
3. rounds of soft cheese (goat, boursin, etc)in a small baking dish, add fresh basil and jarred tomato sauce. Bake for 20 mins. Brush baguette slices with garlic oil and toast. Put a healthy dollop on baguettes and serve!
A twist on classic mini sausages is my favourite - smothered with drippy, honey, bbq sauce. Having seen your cheesy/saucy/hot dog and so forth recipes before - it seems very you! x
ReplyDeletesounds weird but slice some french bread, toast it and rub with garlic. top with a lil potato salad and a grilled tiger prawn. yummers
ReplyDeleteBacon-wrapped dates stuffed with blue cheese always get rave reviews whenever I serve them. But here's a few more to keep you inspired :)
ReplyDeleteProscuitto between grilled brussel sprouts: http://pinterest.com/pin/269019777711647341/
Cucumber and smokes salmon appetizer:
http://worththewhisk.com/2010/08/25/cucumber-cream-cheese-and-lox-a-foolproof-appetizer/
Stuffed piquillo pepper appetizers:
http://www.theperfectpantry.com/2009/05/black-olives-recipe-goat-cheese-and-olive-stuffed-peppers.html
Tomato basil soup shooters with grilled cheese croutons:
http://pinterest.com/pin/269019777711647374/
WOW your kitchen looks beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteand the Canpes look so posh
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Chilled shrimp and a snowpea on a pick with a dipping sauce.
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or
Better Cheddar with crudités
http://raisedonaroux.com/bettercheddar/
For a dessert canape or just something cool you should try tuxedo strawberries. http://www.tumblr.com/tagged/tuxedo-strawberries (not my tumblr but gives you an idea of what they are). They're super easy and look amazing. I make them for Christmas but I'm in the Southern hemisphere so strawberries are a bit more common in December.
ReplyDeleteI do these little egg puffs in muffin tins. So easy and you can customize them with different ingredients. I do mine with ham, cheese, egg and mustard to season. DELICIOUS!
ReplyDeleteCaprese Salad On-A-Stick!
ReplyDeleteYou need: toothpicks, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, good mozzarella cheese, balsamic vinegar (quality does not really matter because you will reduce it down to a syrup), cracked sea salt, and pepper.
Reduce the balsamic vinegar in a pan until thick and very viscous. Meanwhile, place a piece of mozzarella, a similar sized piece of basil, and half a cherry tomato on a toothpick. Continue assembling. =) The hardest part is now over. Now take the balsamic syrup, and drizzle over the caprese hors d'oeuvres. Top with fresh sea salt and pepper and you are done! No serious cooking required.
P.S. I adore your blog!
Joy the Baker's Proscuitto Dijon Gruyere Puffs (http://joythebaker.com/2009/04/proscuitto-dijon-gruyere-puffs/) are absolutely DELICIOUS, and incredibly easy to make. They're very high-impact for very little effort!
ReplyDeleteMini Croque Monsiuers! They can be made and assembled in advance and cooked in the oven. I did them for a party last year and everyone loves melted cheese. Its basically cheating.
ReplyDeleteSmoked salmon deviled eggs are awesome too. I love Ina Garten's recipe.
Everyone is talking about food, but I can't help but notice the size of your over/stove. Does size matter?
ReplyDeleteHey Rose,
ReplyDeleteI have a favorite canape that always impresses. A little bit pricy, but worth it. Seared tuna with black sesame seed crust, laid on top of a cracker, finished off with seaweed salad and a drizzle of wasabi mayo! Delish! I'm sure your guests will be impressed with whatever you decide.
Seared tuna with a black sesame seed crust on a plain cracker topped with seaweed salad and a wasabi mayo drizzle
ReplyDeleteMmMMMMmmm
ooo actually another one i did which went down incredibly well was....
ReplyDeletebake some baby new potatoes so they come out like mini jacket potatoes. split open at the top and add a dollop of crème fraiche and some caramelised red onions. for a meaty version, mix a little horseradish through the crème fraiche and add some rare roast beef
Mini Blinis (make your own or cheat and buy from Waitrose!) topped with sliced gherkin and spicy cooked meats delish!
ReplyDeleteFirstly, I love your blog - and your kitchen.
ReplyDeleteHere are two of my favorites (courtesy of Ina Garten) - guests are always more impressed than they should be, as they have no idea how easy they are to make.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/rosemary-roasted-cashews-recipe/index.html
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/cheese-straws-recipe/index.html
Happy cooking!
Cheesecake truffle :)
ReplyDeleteIngredients:
1 package Philadelphia Cream Cheese 1/3 Less Fat
1 package (8 ounces) baking chocolate squares, semi-sweet (or candy melts)
1 cup graham cracker crumbs (doesn’t have to be graham, I used some other brand)
1/4 cup chopped pecans, finely chopped (I didn’t have pecans so I used Walnuts)
1/4 cup caramel sauce (or melted caramel squares)
Directions:
1. Combine the cream cheese with the graham cracker crumbs. Use a melon baller to scoop up 1 1/4″ sized balls to a wax-paper lined baking sheet. Repeat until you’ve scooped up all of the cream cheese. You should have about 15 balls. Freeze for 10-15 minutes.
2. While the cheesecake balls are freezing, melt the chocolate according to package directions.
3. Using 1 or 2 forks, dip each cheesecake ball into the melted chocolate. Let the excess chocolate drip away between the tines. Place the chocolate covered balls back on the wax paper on the baking sheet. Repeat for all cheesecake balls.
4. Top each truffle with pecans. Drizzle caramel over each truffle. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving (up to overnight).
(here is a picture)
http://astabjorg.blog.com/files/2012/11/photo-6.jpg
These sound delicious - I will definitely be making these this holiday season!
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ReplyDeleteFig and blue cheese savouries:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.food52.com/recipes/8010_fig_and_blue_cheese_savouries
5 ingredients. I think they look delish.
Puff pastry topped with pea and brie mush for the veggies and bruschetta topped with a fine pate and a sweet chutney for everyone else.
ReplyDeletethese are so easy to make but people are so impressed when i make them! (and is a nice veggie option)
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Hey Rose!
ReplyDeleteI made cranberry and brie pastries recently that were super delish without being labour-intensive or requiring tons of time and fiddly ingredients.
http://potatoesandpilates.blogspot.ca/2012/11/cranberry-brie-puffs.html
They went down like a treat and were perfect for vegetarians friends too!
dates wrapped in bacon are always a hit :)
ReplyDeleteWhite button mushrooms, with the stalk taken out and filled with cream cheese and finally wrapped in bacon held together with a mini skewer.
ReplyDeleteWhere is your apron from? It's gorgeous!
ReplyDeletethese may be a bit out of season, but they are my absolute favorite: grilled figs wrapped in prosciutto (see pics and specifics on my blog):
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I second the person above who said 'A twist on classic mini sausages is my favourite - smothered with drippy, honey, bbq sauce.' - These are delicious.
ReplyDeleteBacon or prosciutto wrapped around 3 green beans(or a thin spear of pineapple or a large prawn. Spike in place with a toothpick. Pan fry until crispy.
ReplyDeleteWhip philadelphia cheese with sweet chilli sauce and coriander. Put into baking paper/piping bag. Pipe a rosette/blob onto a crisp cos lettuce leaf/slice of cucumber/cracker. Also delicious with shrimp.
Easy meatballs: Buy tasty italian sausages or chorizo (or sausages of your choice). Squeeze filling out of sausage skin. Roll filling into small balls. Pan fry and skewer with a toothpick -serve with relish or sauce of choice.
cut holoumi or saganaki cheese into pieces. Skewer each piece onto a stalk of rosemary. Pan fry until perfect, serve with a lemon wedge.
It's that simple.
stuffed mushrooms - fill with a simple mix of breadcrumbs, fresh parmesan cheese, lemon juice, garlic and olive oil, then bake in the oven until the tops are golden brown, simple and very flavourful.
ReplyDeleteRose I love your waistcoat, where is it from please? x
ReplyDeletehave a look at emily's latest post for some inspiation - her stuff is always cute! http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/holiday-appetizers/
ReplyDeletelove the blog! x
Ouh make Banoffee Bites!!!
ReplyDeleteThey are super easy and SUPER addictive: http://pressedwordsat.wordpress.com/2012/11/19/banoffee-bites/
Jessica just put up some delicious little goat cheese truffles, I think they'd be lovely addition to a spread of canapés: http://www.howsweeteats.com/2012/12/roasted-red-pepper-bacon-goat-cheese-truffles/#more-29521
ReplyDeletehi Rose! Where is your awesome apron from? Love it! xxx
ReplyDeleteWow, Rose, amazing apron! Would you mind saying where it's from? xx
ReplyDeletehi Rose! Where is your awesome apron from? Love it! xxx
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