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Whether you're planning a big bash or small gathering, you'll need some delicious New Year's Eve food, and our easy yet impressive ideas range from grazing platters to stunning canapés. Discover more New Year’s Eve dinner recipes and ideas and party food ideas for further inspiration.
Looking to mix up your mince pies this Christmas? This amaretto and apricot mincemeat is bursting with flavour and super-easy to make ahead!
These vegetarian individual cheesy parcels are a main course that is sure to impress guests. Creamy camembert and flavoursome Portabellos, along with porcini mushrooms for depth make this a perfect hearty dinner.
This recipe deliciously pairs buttery puff pastry with caramelised shallots, ripe pear, creamy Stilton and aromatic rosemary. It's an elegant Christmas starter that not only looks stunning but tastes delicious, too – the ideal way to kick off dinner
This simple ricotta dip is perfect for festive gatherings. Silky whipped ricotta forms the base, topped with toasted pecans, Parma ham, and olives. Finish with a drizzle of homemade herb and garlic oil, and serve alongside warm bread for dipping.
This sharing platter is a colourful, vibrant dish to add to any Christmas party table
This golden, fluffy focaccia is topped with green olives, red onion slices and tangy Parmesan
These miniature jackets are sure to delight at your next Christmas party
This DIY bagel board is an easy idea for a laid-back brunch with friends
This easy, no-bake pear cheesecake is sure to be a Christmas crowd-pleaser
hese delicious dairy-free and gluten-free blinis means no one has to miss out on a canapé or two! Perfect for parties all year round.
Combine classic seasonal flavours in this easy cornbread recipe, with sage and gloriously sharp cheddar
Host an unforgettable Christmas celebration with this impressive party platter, showcasing the best of classic British flavours
This chicken and mushroom pie is made festive with a tangy cranberry topping; it makes a great addition to the Boxing Day table, or serve it up as part of a festive buffet – it’s bound to go down a storm
We think you'll agree these pretzel Christmas wreaths are so original and pretty! No baking skills required, just decorating, so they're a fun project for all ages – you can go as simple or as sophisticated as you like. Serve at parties, as a Christmas Eve treat or give as homemade Christmas gifts.
Got leftover mince pies from Christmas? Turn them into this indulgent cheesecake. The biscuit base is blended with crumbled mince pie pastry and a touch of brandy butter, then topped with velvety mincemeat cream. Finish with a scattering of nuts and serve as a festive dessert or at your New Year's Eve party.
Translated as 'half-frozen', Italian semifreddo has a distinctive frozen mousse-like texture, which makes a wonderfully indulgent Christmas dessert. This vegan-friendly version is made with just a handful of ingredients and is ideal for making ahead – just remove from the freezer 15 minutes before decorating and serving.
These delightful bauble Christmas biscuits are a really fun decorating project. We've used rich tea biscuits sandwiched together with chocolate spread, then get creative with your choice of sprinkles and toppings. These make a lovely edible gift or contribution to a Christmas fair.
Have you ever seen such a stunning trifle? This special seasonal twist on a British classic will certainly give some wow factor to your Christmas desserts table.
If you're looking for a new Christmas canapé idea, look no further. Smoked salmon and cream cheese is a classic festive flavour combo, but we've added a little heat with wasabi paste and zingy lime.
Inspired by the flavours of a classic Black Forest gateau, this decadent cherry and chocolate roulade features an on-trend miso caramel. Perfect for your Christmas desserts table, everyone will want a slice of this showstopper!
Jade Greenhalgh's lamb meatballs sharing platter is a real crowd-pleaser. Ideal for gatherings with friends or Christmas parties
Mellow pear, creamy Stilton and sweet candied walnuts are a flavour sensation when paired together in this delicious bruschetta recipe. It makes for an easy Christmas Day starter or appetizer.
Kick off your Christmas feasting with these clever cheese bauble starters in three festive flavour combinations.
Add new flavours and textures to a readymade cheese and chive dip with tangy Stilton, sweet chutney, fresh herbs and chopped nuts. It's ready in minutes, but looks homemade, and most importantly, it tastes amazing! Serve with grapes and crackers.
These mince pie pops are almost too cute to eat – almost! Great for a baking project with the kids or a festive party food platter, they're simple to make and fun to eat. Bake and freeze a batch, ready for when you need them.
Ever wished your final dinner party course could be bundled together and sliced? This cheeseboard cheesecake, packed with ricotta, cheddar and Stilton, takes the biscuit!
They might be small, but these mini beef pies pack a Stilton-powered punch
Christmas equals parties with prosecco and hot canapés, and these Stilton and walnut puffs are just the ticket. Simply cut circles into ready-made puff pastry and spoon over Stilton mashed with cream cheese. Fold into half moons, top with walnut pieces and bake until golden.
This pretty pastry parcel is filled with melted camembert - the best Christmas present! We've added herbs and cranberry sauce to the cheese to make it extra-special and served it alongside grapes and crackers for dipping. It's great for all your festive hosting occasions or as a starter on Christmas Day.
This rich, hearty bourguignon is great for festive gatherings and chilly winter evenings. In this slow-cooker twist, the brisket is cooked until meltingly tender then shredded. Serve with pickled slaw to balance the richness and garlic baguettes for scooping up that delicious sauce. No slow-cooker? Check out our tip below on how to make this in the oven.
Try our nutty twist on the classic Christmas yule log! This delicious pistachio version makes a perfect festive baking project. A fluffy pistachio sponge is filled with indulgent salted chocolate ganache, then smoothed over with silky pistachio buttercream. It's a great Christmas Day dessert option - or enjoy a slice with a cuppa in front of your favourite festive film.
Kids will love helping with this fun Christmassy bake. Decorate the chocolate shortbread-style biscuits with snowmen to hang on your tree, or wrap and give as edible gifts.
Roasted squash and grapes add warmth to this winter salad that's packed with flavour and crunch.