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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.
Forget about vanilla and chocolate, this boozy margarita-flavoured ice cream makes a decadent drink-inspired dessert. The perfect dinner party pudding, it takes just 10 minutes to whip up and must be made ahead of time.
The impressive gluten-free Christmas cake is elegant, delicious, and easy to prepare
Laffa-style flatbreads are topped with cream cheese and dukkah (a crunchy mix of seeds and spices) in this easy party canapé
Middle Eastern soft cheese, labneh is actually strained yogurt and while it looks cheffy, it's super-easy to make, you just need a little patience. Made from Greek-style yogurt strained overnight, you just need to add the final flourishes the next day, then serve with crudités and flatbreads. This is going to impress without a doubt!
This hearty sausage plait makes a delicious addition to any Christmas party buffet
Try this sharing dish at your next Christmas party
In this sharing dish, crunchy tortilla chips are topped with spicy shredded chicken and a charred corn salsa
You only need three ingredients and 10 minutes to make these sweet waffle canapés
Let the kids join in with the adult tradition of festive cocktails with this wonderful ‘mocktail’ recipe from Vivek Singh
This easy air-fryer brie is a must-try for entertaining. Top the cheese with fruity chutney for a gorgeous caramelised glaze and walnut pieces for extra crunch, then dip in! Cooking for a crowd? Simple double the recipe and cook both at the same time.
Is there anything better than sausage rolls for a party or gathering? 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.
You can't go wrong with a baked Camembert at Christmas. Take it to the next level by serving with crispy potatoes for dipping and sticky French onions. This is sure to go down a treat at any festive dinner party.
Warm fruit, cider and festive spices in a pan for the ultimate quick and easy mulled cider to serve at Christmas or whenever you fancy a warming winter tipple. Garnish with cinnamon stick stirrers for a special finishing touch.
Roasted squash and grapes add warmth to this winter salad that's packed with flavour and crunch.
Creamy Brie and tangy cranberries give these Italian-inspired meatballs a festive flavour twist for Christmas
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!
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!
Nothing says Boxing Day like a buffet. This Scandinavian-inspired platter is packed with bold and fresh flavours - just what you need after Christmas!
With shards of pistachio-jewelled brittle, sweet caramelised clementines and boozy orange blossom cream, these stunning Pavlovas are the perfect way to finish your Christmas dinner.
A simple but stylish DIY dessert platter to please those with a sweet tooth this Christmas
This ice cream tower is a real show-stopper
Advocaat is a sort of Dutch eggnog, and, used in recipes like this one for fluffy cupcakes, lends a boozy, Christmassy richness to proceedings. With buttercream icing piped over the top, these little cakes will make an irresistible addition to your festive menus.
French toast is given a festive makeover in this deliciously warming recipe
Dips make great party food especially at Christmas time and this musabaha, which is a deconstructed version of houmous, is something special! Topped with caramelised lemons and pine nuts for crunch, it's totally delicious with toasted pitta bread.
Originating for South Africa, malva pudding is filled with apricot jam and drizzled in syrup. We've given ours a festive twist with extra cinnamon and nutmeg. Try as an alternative dessert idea for Christmas Day.
These sticky and spicy sambal sausages make a great addition to any festive party spread. The sambal paste is made with garlic, ginger and makrut lime leaves. You can add extra chillies if you'd like it a little spicier.
This easy, no-bake pear cheesecake is sure to be a Christmas crowd-pleaser
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
A splash of sherry gives this Italian cocktail a festive spin and it's the easiest frozen drink you can make. The glitter spray gives it that extra sparkle!
This versatile sweet and spicy peanut dressing can used as a dipping sauce, a drizzle over salads or even a nice marinade. It can liven up so many recipes!
This shallot and thyme butter will make your kitchen smell amazing. It's so simple to make, yet tastes so special: Try spreading it on toasted sourdough and serving with Christmas day starters like chicken liver parfait or potted crab.
Miso butter delivers big on flavour in a delicious little package. Try it melted on roast potatoes, root veg and sprouts to transform your Christmas sides. It's so quick and easy to make, you'll be whizzing it up all year round!