Love tennis? Love food? Then bookmark these crowd-pleasing recipes, inspired by some of tennis's top nations. The moreish multi-cultural dishes are perfect for an Australian Open match-viewing party. What's more, the easy-to-eat dishes will keep your guests satisfied through every ace and rally – and each recipe can be prepared ahead, letting you catch all the action on court.
Serbian stuffed peppers (Punjene paprike sa meson)
A delicious specialty from superstar Novak Djokovic's homeland: bullhorn peppers stuffed with seasoned meat and rice, simmered in a rich tomato sauce.
Mahón mussels with mayonnaise (muscleres de mahonesa)
Calling all Nadal fans. Transport yourself to Spain – and impress your guests – with these plump mussels cooked in white wine and served with a creamy homemade mayonnaise.
Lamb pitas
Channel Stefanos Tsitsipas with these delicious Greek pitas topped with tender, juicy lamb skewers and tangy tzatziki. A winning formula!
Crab croquettes (kanikorokke)
These crispy panko-crusted croquettes filled with sweet crab meat and creamy béchamel pay tribute to Japan's tennis stars, while being perfect as party bites.
Milanesa rolls with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise
An Argentine favourite: crispy breaded beef rolled with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and mayo for the perfect tennis-viewing sandwich.
Beef and cabbage parcels (pirozhki s govyadinoy i kapustoi)
These Russian hand pies filled with savoury beef and cabbage will keep you fuelled through five-set matches.
Classic Sicilian arancini
Us Aussies can never get enough arancini. And when the golden-fried rice balls are stuffed with meat ragù and melted mozzarella, they are perfect for one-handed snacking between matches.
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