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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.
Fancy making arancini but short on time? Try this cheat's veggie version using readymade risotto and arrabbiata sauce. Stuffed with mozzarella and deep-fried to crispy perfection, this Sicilian street food makes a delicious starter, snack or light meal.
The impressive gluten-free Christmas cake is elegant, delicious, and easy to prepare
These crispy stuffed olives are seriously worth the hype. Make a garlic and cheese sauce to fill your olives, then coat in golden breadcumbs. We like to use an air-fryer to cook these to get them extra crispy.
This meaty platter with cheesy fondue takes minutes to prepare
Wanting to get ahead with Christmas gifting without breaking the bank? Our homemade white chocolate vodka is sure to impress the sweet tooth in your life. Enjoy over ice or use in cocktails.
Sweet 'n' spicy, our hot honey whisky is the perfect gift for that special someone this Christmas. Enjoy it neat, or warmed up in a hot toddy!
This fruity gin is full of festive flavours. Whip up a batch to give to your friends and family this Christmas. It tastes great in cocktails or just with a dash of tonic water.
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.
Try something new with turkey this Christmas. Our festive meatloaf is made using turkey mince and is topped with a herby mushroom sauce and crispy sage leaves. Try this as a great gluten-free centrepiece.
Combine classic festive flavours in this simple canapé recipe. A tangy homemade cranberry sauce and gooey, melting Camembert are layered on top of crisp puff pastry, perfect for Christmas parties.
Dominic Chapman’s speckled chocolate cornflakes is bound to be a winner with the kids needing to help out with the chocolate and sprinkling.
These delicious Christmas tree meringues are easy to make and wonderfully festive.
This DIY bagel board is an easy idea for a laid-back brunch with friends
These miniature jackets are sure to delight at your next Christmas party
This easy, no-bake pear cheesecake is sure to be a Christmas crowd-pleaser
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.
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.
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
Laffa-style flatbreads are topped with cream cheese and dukkah (a crunchy mix of seeds and spices) in this easy party canapé
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!