AVOCADO PISTACHIO PATE WITH HERB TOASTS

If like me you find bought avocado dip/guacamole a bit bland, perhaps it’s time to make this version which has a great pistachio nut topping. You can take the easy way out and team it with biscuits, but these easy herb toasts will make it even better.

SCALLOP AND BACON BITES

I love scallops, but cooking them can be a bit tricky. If you’re pan frying them you need to cook them just before eating and you need to make sure they’re not overcooked. Not everyone will like this recipe as between the marinade and the bacon the scallop flavour is altered, but it does make cooking them easier and appealing to serve with drinks.

PARTY MEATBALLS

I haven’t actually made these meatballs, but I do make a version with pork mince, chicken noodle soup and a dash of soy sauce that work really well. I make them for picnic lunches on driving holidays and to take to the F1 motor racing at Albert Park. Mine don’t have the cream cheese, but I think that’s a great idea and I’ll add it into the next batch I make.