Snacks and sides Archives - Gourmet Traveller

Potato gratin dauphinois is a classic that never goes out of style

A masterclass in gratin dauphinois

Topped with Comté, this golden crisp version of the French regional dish is testament to its enduring power.

Mozzarella and parmesan in carrozza

An elevated grilled cheese sandwich.

Bruschetta with whipped feta, jamón and cherries

Made for easy entertaining.

purple radicchio salad with figs and pickled beetroot on white serving bowl on white tablecloth

Radicchio salad with port-glazed figs and pickled beetroot

A fresh, crunchy, fruity and festive salad for summer.

Heirloom carrot and mandarin salad

This light and bright salad is best served with free-flowing wine and some good friends.

Fig, fennel and grain salad with citrus dressing

This bright salad makes for a hearty solo dinner or a crowd-pleasing side at a long lunch.

Fig leaf-baked brie with pickled figs and fennel seed fougasse

There's nothing much better than oozey, gooey brie, fresh-baked fougasse and a pickled fig or two.

How to make tsoureki (Easter bread)

Yes, it's laden with tradition and symbolism, but tsoureki is also a really tasty treat.

Spanish chicken and potato skewers with mojo verde

Spiced chicken and potato skewers are brightened with a zingy mojo sauce.

Potato and thyme tortilla with crème fraîche, salmon roe and bottarga

The classic Spanish tortilla gets a party glow-up for a dreamy summer's party scene.

Swordfish and chorizo skewers with macadamia romesco

Grilled fish with romesco is a classic tapas.

Crunchy chilli and lemon potatoes topped with goat’s cheese

Goat's cheese adds a creamy finish to dreamy, roasted lemon potatoes.

Cheesy polenta chips recipe with grated Manchego

Cheesy polenta chips with Manchego and bravas sauce

Our Spanish take on polenta fritti is all cheesy goodness.

Spanish devilled eggs recipe with crisp jamón

Spanish devilled eggs with crisp jamón

Devilled eggs are a retro cocktail party classic, and this Spanish twist amps up the flavour.

Mexican corn (elotes) with puffed amaranth and chipotle mayonnaise

Baby corn delivers a delicate twist to this street-food favourite.

Grilled eggplant and freekeh salad with sheep's milk labneh and fig leaf oil

Grilled eggplant salad with freekeh, artichoke, tomato and labne

This Mediterranean-inspired eggplant salad is as nourishing as it is delicious.

Chickpea fritters in light blue dish with blue and white paper and herb and garlic yoghurt in small yellow dish to side.

Revithokeftedes (chickpea fritters with herb and garlic yoghurt)

Serve these crunchy fritters with a glass of ouzo this summer

Yellowfin tuna nachos, pickles and fried wontons

Inspired by the fusion flavours of Nikkei cuisine, this nacho reboot bursts with vibrant flavours.

Blistered shishito with queso fundido (Mexican cheese dip)

This Mexican cheese dip is the ultimate party starter.

Blue cheese and asparagus salad with poached chicken

Poached chicken asparagus salad with blue cheese

This is an ultra-elevated take on a chicken salad — with bite.

Brown butter roasted carrot salad with chickpeas

This roasted carrot salad works perfectly as a festive side dish, too.

Beetroot and ham salad with sour cherry dressing

This is the ideal Boxing Day salad when you need to use up any leftover ham.

The ultimate potato salad recipe with egg, apple and watercress

This potato salad is creamy, dreamy and easy.

Blue swimmer crab cocktail with avocado cream

This riff on the classic prawn cocktail is dressed to impress.

Roasted pumpkin, labneh and hazelnuts in black bowl on dark background.

Roast pumpkin, labneh and hazelnuts

Lightly roasted pumpkin paired with creamy labneh and hazelnuts is a match made in heaven.

Confit garlic and heirloom tomatoes

This moreish must-try confit garlic and heirloom tomato recipe is sure to become a staple.

Prawn and crab toast with herb salad

This crunchy, fragrant prawn and crab toast recipe makes for a tasty snack at cocktail hour.

Kimchi fritters

Fermented and spiced, kimchi is a classic Korean ingredient. And trust us when we say, it's perfection in fritter form.

Salt and vinegar 15-hour potatoes with creme fraiche and caviar in pink bowl.

Salt and vinegar 15 hour potato bites

These trendy taters are best started a day in advance, but the crispy deliciousness as a result is well worth the wait.

Eggplant tabbouleh salad with grilled peaches and pomegranate

This inventive dish reimagines the traditional tabbouleh salad, pairing the savoury aromat of za'atar with the sweetness of grilled peaches and fresh pomegranate.

Yellow split pea dip with red onion, jalapeno and charred pita bread in white bowl.

Kafeneion’s yellow split pea dip

Originating on the Greek islands of Santorini and Crete, fava is a fluffy yellow split pea dip typically served warm with charred pita bread.

Potato focaccia with black garlic butter

This potato focaccia recipe is light, fluffy and comes with an incredibly moreish garlic butter.

Braised beef cheek arancini

How do you make the arancini even better? Fill them with tender braised beef cheeks.

Smashed potatoes recipe of salt and vinegar potatoes for fancy fish and chips

Salt and vinegar smashed potatoes with pickled radish and lemon crème fraîche

These smashed potatoes are our answer to a childhood classic: salt and vinegar chips.

Crisp potato bake recipe with barrel-aged feta

Ditch roast potatoes and make this stunning crisp potato bake recipe with feta and salmon roe instead.

Baked brie with fennel pollen and burnt honey nuts

Sink a slice of crusty bread into this gooey baked brie recipe.

Baked cauliflower recipe in Bûche D’Affinois custard

Baked cauliflower with Bûche D’Affinois cheese custard

Baked cauliflower gets a silky upgrade thanks to the Bûche D’Affinois custard.

Lechon kawali pork belly bao buns

Pork belly bao gets a Filipino twist in this fun snack recipe.

Malaysian rice salad (nasi ulam)

This zingy rice salad dials up the freshness. Enjoy it on its own or as a side dish with fried fish or chicken.

Victor Liong’s Pacific oysters with sea treasures

“An opulent, easy starter that showcases the bounty of local seafood.”

Baharat cauliflower and walnut-bread sauce

A Middle Eastern spin on roast cauliflower that makes for a quick and easy vegetarian crowd-pleaser.

Tuna ota ika with lotus root

This Tongan riff on ceviche goes island hopping for fresh ingredients to make it a cooling antidote to summer heat.

Lemon-scented labneh with fig and beetroot

Packed with fresh figs and earthy beetroot, this colourful salad is simple and refreshing. Begin this recipe a day ahead.

Crisp pork, banana blossom and tamarind hot sauce

Serve this taste of summer on betel leaves as a scene-setting starter or as part of an island feast.

Japanese egg cups with miso dressing

Packed with crunch and flavour, these egg cups are infinitely versatile; serve as an entrée or a light lunch.

The perfect recipe for duck-fat roast potatoes

The crunch, the colour, the fluffy inside – these potatoes have got it all.

Sticky coronation duck with mango salad

Coronation chicken, flavoured with a curry powder mayonnaise, was invented in 1953 for Queen Elizabeth II. This modern version features duck and a tangy mango salad.

Grain salad with dukkah and pickled pomegranate

A festive favourite that's quick and easy.

Three-cheese fondue with chorizo oil and crudités

If you can't get enough cheese, then this is the dish for you.

Thin slices of beetroot on an orange plate on top of nut cream and orange juice vinaigrette topped with nasturtium leaves.

Roasted beetroot carpaccio

Shake things up at your next dinner party by serving everything plant-based. Starting with this roasted beetroot carpaccio, your guests won't miss their meat.

Mushroom skewers with mojo sauce and flatbread

Serve these mushroom skewers as you would any other meat skewer: slide free from the skewers and onto a piece of flatbread spread with whipped avocado, pack with fresh veg, drizzle with mojo sauce and enjoy.

Almond ajo blanco soup topped with roasted broccoli and served with broccoli leaf salsa. Plated on a sand-coloured ceramic plate.

Roasted broccoli with almond ajo blanco

Served with a punchy broccoli leaf salsa, this moreish roasted broccoli with almond ajo blanco won't have you missing meat.

A large, steak-like piece of cauliwflower, crusted with dukkah and served on a large white plate with a side of tahini, pickled onion and green herb salad.

Dukkah-crusted cauliflower with tahini

Cutting cauliflower into thick, steak-like pieces and roasting it at a high temperature allows it to steam and brown at the same time, achieving a lovely creamy inside, and a crisp golden outside.