When you really just need to get away from everything that is petty and unimportant and indulge in something wonderful, there are simple things like gin and tonic.

Delightful salad rolls, at once chewy, light and surprisingly buttery thanks to chunks of avocado.

The comforting flavours of Italy embrace these scallops, which are seared so that a delicate crust plays off their pillowy center. We use good-quality olives in this dish for heightened flavour.

This humble deli sandwich looks so chic in miniature; it will take centre stage as your holiday appetizer!

Simple to make and stunning to serve. When that craving hits, you’ll know exactly how to make sushi at home.

Luscious tangy homemade cocktail sauce and large plump icy cold shrimp. Delicious!

Strudel reinvented with a savoury mushroom and cheese filling, this delightful recipe is sure to become your holiday appetizer must-have. Prepared ahead, you will always be ready for a last minute potluck or a holiday get-together.

In our opinion, there's no dish as simple and classic–or delicious–as the deviled egg. It's the quintessential treat for every gathering, big or small.

Crispy and delicious crab cakes with chunky crabmeat, a spicy Chipotle dip and just the right balance of flavour.

A light and crispy spring roll you shud master right now.

Delicious and easy-to-make crab cakes are perfect as a starter to any affair.

The potato is the perfect foil for the tanginess of crème fraiche, the richness of smoked wild salmon and the crisp saltiness of fried capers–a revelation for the ANNA team. We couldn’t get enough!

Sun-dried tomato crisps, these heavenly little morsels should be at the top of the list for every party in town.

The recipe that turned into an obsession. Suddenly, we found ourselves making large batches and staying in for the night. Oh hello, little jiggly pork dumpling!

These lamb meatballs play off the minty yogurt sauce and just taste so good. It’s a perfect-sized starter.

Here, we teach you how to make-ahead a delicious homemade tamarind chutney which makes all the difference.