Mod Fam Food… Christmas Canapé crazy
I don’t know about you, but here at Mod Fam Food we are beginning to get slightly gripped by Festive frenzy. It might be the Michael Buble Christmas album playing on a loop in the kitchen, or it might just be the piles of packages which keep arriving thanks to our ability to internet shop at the drop of a hat. Whatever the reason, it’s time to start thinking about entertaining the fam for Chrimbo, so here are more fabulous canapés to serve throughout December, and to see the New Year in. All easy to prepare ahead and wow your guests!
The White Company heart shaped plate, Anthropologie vintage glass, The White Company twinkly lights – similar here.
Prawns in Prosciutto
You will need…
150g uncooked prawns
80g (5 – 6 slices) prosciutto di parma
30g chorizo cut into small cubes (you can buy this ready prepared)
2 tbs garlic oil
Juice ½ lemon
Small handful of chives
Salt and pepper
Makes 15 to 20
Love these herb scissors and Waitrose pot of chives.
Here’s what to do….
- Heat the oil in a pan and gently fry the chorizo.
- Meanwhile cut the prosciutto into 4 to produce 4 strips per slice.
- Wrap around each prawn, and gently cook with the chorizo until the prawns are pink.
- Season, drizzle with lemon juice, sprinkle with chives and serve.
Tips…
The chorizo adds a fantastic flavour to the prawns , but you can use pork lardons as an alternative.
Prepare ahead to stage 3, and cook when required.
Fig and Goats cheese wraps
You will need…
80g (5-6 slices) prosciutto di parma
70g goats cheese without rind
4 ripe figs, quartered
Juice ½ lemon
Salt and pepper
Makes 16
Here’s what to do…
- Cut the prosciutto into 4 to produce 4 strips per slice.
- Spread approx ½ tsp soft goats cheese on the fig quarter and wrap with the prosciutto strips.
- Season and grill for about 1 minute or until the goats cheese begins to melt and the prosciutto crisps up.
- Drizzle with lemon juice and serve immediately.
LSA paddle duo serving set from House of Fraser, vintage glasses are Anthropologie – similar here.
Tips…
These can be prepared ahead to stage 2, and grilled when required.
Bresaola and Parmesan rolls
You will need….
10 slices bresaola
60g Parmesan cheese, thinly sliced/grated with a cheese slicer
Small pack of rocket leaves
Juice ½ lemon
Salt and pepper
Serves 10
John Lewis cheese plane, LSA polka bowl.
Here’s what to do…
- Lay each bresaola slice on a flat surface,
- Place a small quantity of parmesan and rocket on one end of each slice, and season.
- Roll each slice up starting with the cheese/rocket end.
- Drizzle with lemon juice and serve.
Tip….
Prepare ahead to stage 3. Add the lemon juice just before serving.
Have a go this weekend and let us know how you got on with your wrapping skills in the comments below. Have a great weekend…
