Appetizer

Spicy tuna and vegetable spring rolls

Canned tuna may not be a gourmet ingredient but, trust me, you can turn it into a beautiful dish by using it as spring roll filling. Pair the fried spring rolls with a good dipping sauce. Serve with rice as a main course. Or serve by themselves as an appetizer or snack. Great with hot tea on the side.

Cook time: 15

Servings: 4 people

A la chicken tikka

An adaptation of a dish from the Indian subcontinent. Small pieces of chicken are marinated in spices and coconut cream, threaded on bamboo skewers and grilled over glowing coal.

Cook time: 10

Servings: 4 people

Chicken and pineapple skewers

Salty, sweet and tangy with a little heat. That’s how chicken tastes when you combine fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, onion, chilies, ginger and garlic. Add the sweetness of peppers and pineapple, and the smokiness of the grill, and it's just superb.

Cook time: 10

Servings: 4 people

Roast duck, chili and cheese spring rolls

The recipe name is a mouthful, I know. If it still isn’t descriptive enough, here goes. Leftover roast duck meat is tossed with chopped onions and shredded cheese. The mixture is stuffed into finger chilies which are then wrapped and fried until golden.

Cook time: 6

Servings: 12 spring rolls

Amaretto, cranberry and orange cocktail

Fruity, nutty, tangy and sweet. Updated from a recipe originally published in July 18, 2013.

Cook time: 0

Servings: 2 glasses