• For those who aren’t sure, hors d’oeuvres are small, savoury dishes that are served before a meal or as a starter. They are usually finger food, meaning that they are perfect for parties and entertaining. Since the festive season is fast approaching, and with it numerous events that you might need to cater for, we thought that we would put together a list of easy hors d’oeuvres that are perfect for entertaining.

    Brie and cranberry pastry stars

    Brie and cranberry pastry stars

    Crustless bacon & tomato quiches

    Crustless bacon & tomato quiches

    Pigs in blankets

    Pigs in blankets

    Salmon, cream cheese & olive tapenade wraps

    Salmon, cream cheese & olive tapenade wraps

    Deep-fried mealie and ricotta fritters with sour cream and coriander dipping sauce

    Deep-fried mealie and ricotta fritters with sour cream and coriander dipping sauce

    Dim sum with three fillings

    Dim sum with three fillings

    Roast chicken, cranberry and goat’s cheese truffles with pomegranate wine jelly

    Roast chicken, cranberry and goat’s cheese truffles with pomegranate wine jelly

    Mini green frittatas

    https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/vegetarian/mini-green-frittatas

    Pork and mushroom sausage rolls

    Pork and Mushroom Sausage Rolls

    Stuffed boiled eggs with Rooibos-infused trout

    Stuffed boiled eggs with Rooibos-infused trout

    Vegan pumpkin fritters with chilli-miso caramel dipping sauce

    Vegan pumpkin fritters with chilli-miso caramel dipping sauce

     

    Chicken liver pâté with ciabatta toast

    Chicken liver pâté with ciabatta toast

    Fresh tuna, strawberry, cucumber and onion seed skewers

    Fresh tuna, strawberry, cucumber and onion seed skewers

    Crackerbread spoons with watermelon preserve, gorgonzola and balsamic caviar

    Crackerbread spoons with watermelon preserve, gorgonzola and balsamic caviar

    Spicy potato fritters with avo mayonnaise

    Spicy Potato Fritters with Avo Mayonnaise

    Crispy polenta-fried prawns with Bloody Mary dipper

    Crispy polenta-fried prawns with Bloody Mary dipper

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