Kiwis around the country are hoping to see a finale to their America's Cup dream tomorrow morning. They will make the commute to work early to ensure they have a spot by the screen at 8.15am when the first race is scheduled to begin. Team NZ are just one win shy of being able to claim victory over Oracle Team USA. So it seems fitting to make the most of the excited early start with a delicious spread.

We've asked Food Hub editor Jo Elwin to help out with some culinary inspiration. Check out her recipe suggestions:

Nine winning Kiwi classics for the office party:

• Mini mince pies
• Stuffed eggs and toasted asparagus rolls
• Cheesy sausage rolls
• Sticky soy chicken wings
• Retro appetisers
• Easy mussel dip
• Bacon and egg pies with cream cheese pastry
• Cheese rolls
• Spinach and smoked salmon roulade


Sweet New Zealand victory treats:

• Little brown kiwi cake
• Laura's Pavlova with fruit and cream
• Classic shortbread and jam sandwiches
• Soda pop scones
• Classic Kiwi pink lamingtons


Six racing breakfasts

• Bacon and egg buns with garlic mayonnaise
• Huevos rancheros breakfast pita pockets
• Super bran breakfast loaf
• Wild mushroom, tomato and chervil breakfast tarts
• Bacon & egg in bread cases
• Blueberry bran muffins

- www.nzherald.co.nz

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