Canapés varied and easy to make to surprise your guests

Smoked canapes on blinis

Our recipe for smoked salmon and cod canapes on blinis (a kind of small crepes, typical of Russian cuisine) is one of the most attractive and easy-to-make assorted canapé preparations out there. Believe us. And you don't even have to mess with making the blinis. If you do not have time or do not dare with them, you can or replace them with toast or other bases. They are just as sophisticated.

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Puff pastry canapes with prawns

The canapés with puff pastry always have a more sophisticated point than with other bases. And thanks to the puff pastry that they sell precooked (or the puff pastry volleyballs that are already made), they are no longer a matter reserved for kitchen experts. Try our version with prawns and you will see that, in addition to being super simple, they are irresistible. They fly off the tray as soon as you put them on the table.

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Mini hamburger canapes

We have to admit: we love mini burger canapes. They have no more mystery than making small hamburgers and placing them on mini buns. And the sophisticated touch is provided by the accompaniment: an apple chutney, which is a super easy to make jam-type condiment that is interchangeable with many other sauces or jams.

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Assorted canapes of tuna, salmon and tomato

If you are looking for really simple and quick canapes, you have found the right recipe. The tuna, salmon and tomato that we propose in this recipe are more than easy, they are ultra-easy and admit endless variations: you can improvise them with anything you find in the fridge.

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Rolls of salmon, cod and smoked trout

We love these rolls. And not only because smoked fish is one of the easiest ways that exist when you want to eat more fish, but also because trout and salmon are blue fish, very rich in beneficial omega 3. Some canapes that, in addition to being delicious and have a super tempting look, they are very easy to do. You dare?

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We know. The varied canapes are one of those appetizers that, when it comes to eating them, almost everyone likes (you just have to see the speed at which they disappear when they are served …). But instead, when preparing them, they no longer like them so much, and they are adding both lovers and detractors.

Breaking the myth of its difficulty

It is true that, from the outset, they seem super complicated to do. But nothing further from reality. It all depends on how you mount it when cooking them. If you get the hang of it, they can solve more than one party meal and even top it with a note and look great.

If you don't believe us, take a look at the recipes that we propose in the photo gallery and you will see that our various canapes have no mystery and are very easy to make. And if, even so, you are not 100% convinced, here are good tricks so that these appetizers do not resist you.

Tricks to make varied canapes

The bases. Remember that practically any bread or toast works as a base. You don't have to complicate your life. But if you want to give them a more sophisticated touch, you can opt for volcanoes, precooked puff pastry or blinis. This is what we have done with our puff pastry canapés with prawns, and with the smoked ones on blinis.
The preparations. One of the tricks that does not fail is to prepare it in a big way, although then we present it in portions. For example, you can make canapes with a whole loaf of bread. Cut it lengthwise, as if you were making a sandwich. Cover the two whole halves with the filling or topping you had in mind. And only at the last minute, cut into small portions and garnish individually.
The timing. One of the advantages of most assorted canapes is that they are served cold, so they can be prepared well in advance, so you won't be tied up with your apron until the last moment. You only have to be careful with those toppings that can soften the bases (liquid or wet foods) or that go ugly when oxidized (such as, for example, avocado). In these cases, you can advance part of the preparations and only leave the assembly of the dish and the presentation for the end.
The presentations. It is not always necessary to use bread or crepe bases for canapes. You can also serve its ingredients in shot glasses, individual flan dishes, cupcake molds, ceramic spoons, wooden skewers …
The ingredients. The only limit when it comes to making canapes is set by your imagination. You can make them anything you like, and any normal dish can be converted into canapés. Do not forget that it can be a way to take advantage of leftovers in an original and sophisticated way. A rest of ratatouille or Bolognese sauce, for example, you can put it on some slices of bread with a little grated cheese on top and gratin it. You will have some delicious mini pizzas!