Snacking -- yes, food! – is probably the most enjoyable part of Chinese New Year.

Families and relatives (usually elders) are usually presented with New Year goodies including cans of abalone and other expensive food. At the supermarket you should be able to find a bewildering array of baked goods all tempting the waistline. These rich Chinese New Year delicacies are now very ecumenical and  relatively easy to prepare..

If your kitchen is not too overstreatched this Lunar New Year, here are some tasty traditional treats you can prepare to impress your Chinese neighbours:

1. Pineapple Tarts

Chef Terry Tan shows how you can add more flavour to this popular pastry.by using canned pineapples instead of the grated variety.

2. Love Letters

This crunchy Chinese snack is easy on the taste buds and even easier to make. Leong Yee Soo shows you how.

3. Rainbow Wheels

Betty Saw shares her version of this long-time Chinese New