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Whether you're throwing a big bash or small gathering, keep the party going with festive party food, grazing platters and moreish canapé recipes. See more New Year party recipes & inspiration.
We've made panettone even better by layering it with cream cheese icing and topping with sticky salted caramel sauce and figs. Now that's what you call a festive showstopper!
The impressive gluten-free Christmas cake is elegant, delicious, and easy to prepare
If you like pigs in blankets then you'll love these bao buns. Stuffed with crispy pigs in blankets, crunchy cucumber and sriracha mayo, these easy buns make the perfect canapé for your Christmas party.
This store bought panettone is made extra-special with chocolate shards and gold-sprayed pears - festive showstoppers don't get much better than this!
Transform shop bought panettone into a festive showstopper. Decorated with icing, mini gingerbread men and candied orange peel, the whole family will love making (and eating) this!
Who doesn't love Black Forest gateau? So here's a tart inspired by Black Forest flavours, made from a readymade pastry case (no one will ever guess!). The filling of chocolate custard, black cherries in kirsch and double cream is luscious and indulgent, just as festive desserts should be!
This stunning croquembouche is a real showstopper and no one need know it's made from frozen profiteroles! Decorate with melted chocolate, 'golden' hazelnuts and pecans, caramel sauce, frosted cranberries and chocolate stars. Chill in the fridge for a day and get set to impress!
Everyone loves a pig in blanket and these homemade ones couldn't be simpler. Air-fried until crispy then drizzled with thyme and honey, you won't be cooking pigs in blankets any other way.
Serve up this gorgeous ham which is slow-cooked in ginger beer with spices before being topped with a gingerbread-inspired glaze and roasted until golden and sticky.
Classic stuffing flavours, sweet clementines and crunchy pistachios create a delicious crust for this simple yet special roasted salmon recipe. This is a feast for the eyes for your Christmas table, whether you serve it on the big day, New Year's Day or another occasion.
Is there anything better than sausage rolls during the festive season? We certainly don’t think so! Unless, of course, you upgrade them by combining the usual sausage meat with a stuffing mix in these 20-minute wonders. Another A-star for the air-fryer.
Make the most of your air-fryer this Christmas with these easy vegan mince pies. Add clementine juice and zest to your pastry to give extra festive flavour.
Take your party food to the next level with these elegant bruschetta bites. Roasted garlic is stirred through ricotta with lemon, then piled onto toasted crostini with roasted tomatoes. Finish with a drizzle of balsamic glaze and serve up at your next Christmas party.
Loaded with tomato purée, hot sauce and garnished with celery, these simple devilled eggs are inspired by the flavours of a classic bloody Mary cocktail. Serve them up at your Christmas party to show you're the host with the most.
You've heard of pigs in blankets, but have you ever tried a fig in blanket? Maple glazed figs are wrapped in crispy bacon to make a great Christmas party canapé option.
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.
Take party dips to a whole new level with this readymade guacamole and smoky, sweet and spicy bacon topping. Finish with coriander leaves and fine red chilli slices, if you like, and serve with tortilla chips, crudités or whatever takes your fancy. Dip in!
It's always nice to have some hot food to serve at a party and these cheesy baby potatoes are so tasty and easy, not to mention affordable if you're feeding a crowd. Offer with a tangy, citrussy cranberry sauce for dipping.
Serve these cute cheese bites up at your next Christmas party. Made with just a handful of ingredients, these savoury pastries couldn't be easier (or more delicious!) Serve with a fiery tomato chutney for dipping.
Combining two classics – Chinese-inspired prawn toast and retro-style prawn cocktail – these bite-sized canapés bring comfort and joy in equal measure. Better still, they take just 10 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook in the air-fryer, while you can dial up the spice for extra heat.
Sugar, spice and all things very nice are the secret ingredients in these deliciously festive doughnuts that take just 20 minutes to make from scratch. Mop up the cranberry dipping sauce with the doughnuts while they’re still soft and warm.
This easy air-fryer brie is a must this festive season. Top the cheese with chutney for a caramelised glaze and walnuts for extra crunch. You can't go wrong with melty cheese.
It wouldn’t be Christmas without mince pies, so this year why not try giving a classic mince pie recipe a fresh spin with a crumbly, buttery Viennese whirl topping.
This simple Mediterranean-inspired pinwheel recipe is an easy 5-ingredient canapé. Spread olives and blitzed sundried tomatoes over puff pastry then roll and slice into delicate spirals for a vegan savoury bake - perfect made ahead of time.
This is the ultimate dessert to wow your guests with at Christmas. Top a brown sugar Pavlova with crumbled mince pies and homemade orange syrup for a festive showstopper. This is a great way to use up any leftover sherry you might have in the back of the cupboard.
Transform your festive leftovers into these chipotle birria-style tacos. Filled with shredded turkey, they taste amazing when dipped in leftover gravy.
Made with only 4 ingredients, these quesadillas are made using Christmas leftovers. Load tortillas with brie and cranberry sauce, then fry until the cheese has melted to make a festive lunch or snack.
This gorgeous sausage roll wreath is a great centrepiece for your Boxing Day buffet table. Top the pastry with brie and serve with a pot of cranberry sauce in the middle for festive flavours.
Take the stress out of Boxing Day hosting with our fuss-free pulled pork buns. Simple chuck all the ingredients onto a baking tray, then let the oven do all the work! Stuff the pork into brioche buns with a speedy sprout and cabbage slaw, then serve up to your impressed guests.
Nothing says Boxing Day like a buffet. This Scandinavian-inspired platter is packed with bold and fresh flavours - just what you need after Christmas!
Dates are rich in protective antioxidants and increase your blood sugar less than most sweeteners, making them a terrific snack. Here we've stuffed dates with crunchy almond butter and drizzled them with dark chocolate, for an indulgent-tasting yet nutritious sweet treat.
No tapas feast is complete without some spicy patatas bravas. In our version, roast potatoes are coated in a smoky tomato sauce with garlic, chilli and rosemary
Inspired by the classic Cosmopolitan cocktail, this grown-up take on jelly and ice cream is perfect for parties. It takes just 15 minutes to prepare, then leave it to chill for 4 hours until the jelly has set.