A recipe inspired by Mexican food doyenne Diana Kennedy.

Fancy a potato chip? You'll like these fancy potato chips.

A top order at Andrew McConnell's Melbourne institution.

A juicier, tropical take on devils on horseback, with lychees in place of dates.

These moreish chicken skewers, grilled over hot coals until crisp and charry, are perfect drinking food: convenient, compact and full of big flavours.

This sashimi-style kingfish tostada makes an excellent snack on a summer's day. If you don't feel like frying tortillas, serve the ceviche and avocado separately with corn chips.

A really great cheddar ups the stakes on this most classic of snacks - crackers and cheese. Home-made pickles seal the deal - open a bag of Jatz and let's get the party started.

Is there anything a vol-au-vent can’t do? Dress them up with poached oysters and caviar or make fast friends with chicken and white wine.

Lisa Featherby fast recipe for fried potato skins with fonduta sauce.