Grilled Asparagus Cheesies

• 6 slices white bread (sandwich sliced)
• 425 grams can asparagus
• 1 cup grated cheese
• 1 tbsp melted butter

1. Cut crusts from bread
2. Mix cheese and drained asparagus
3. Divide mixture among bread slices and roll up on the diagonal
4. Place on baking tray, brush with melted butter and grill till golden brown

Cucumber rounds with herbed cream cheese

• 125 grams cream cheese
• 1 tbsp sour cream
• 1 tbsp chopped basil
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley
• (another couple of tbsp of chopped herbs if desired)
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• roasted red pepper (optional)

1. Cut a long cucumber into 5 cm rounds
2. Hollow out the middle of each round
3. Mix the filling ingredients together
4. Spoon filling into cucumber rounds
5. Top with pieces of red pepper if desired

Yummy Christmas Bites

• small pastry cases - vol au vent or filo
• cranberry sauce and jelly
• port wine
• brie cheese

1. Chop cheese and soak in a small amount of port wine for 30 minutes
2. Fill cases with spoonful of cranberry sauce and place piece of cheese on top
3. Bake at 180 degrees Celsius for 10 minutes