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Move over pulled pork! This epic chipotle pulled chicken platter makes a stunning centrepiece for your Christmas buffet. Serve with tortilla chips and soured cream for a Mexican-inspired feast.
This miso-roasted salmon makes a fab, festive dinner party main or stunning party platter. Served with soya bean mash and a cucumber watercress salad, it's fresh, vibrant and healthy too. You could even swap the salmon for trout or mackerel.
This is the ultimate show-stopper dessert for Christmas. Layers of pain au chocolat, chocolate custard and cherries create a decadent Black Forest spin on this timeless festive pud.
Quick pickled vegetables are so easy to make, and this red cabbage is no exception. It's a great side to serve with cold cuts at Christmas and makes a fab and festive edible gift.
When juicy pomegranates are in season you have to make this jewel-bright chocolate bark. With only 4 ingredients, it's great for edible gifting or snacking over the festive period.
Baked tortilla wrap triangles topped with ready-prepared chicken make a tasty dairy-free canapé recipe that’s both quick and easy to put together: perfect for a drinks party or as a starter
Make that first mince pie moment memorable with this indulgent, yet totally worth it festive treat, flavoured with caramel, hazelnuts and black cherries in kirsch. The good news is this recipe uses premade mince pies and if you don't fancy making Italian meringue, buy the meringues, too! It's something special, however you make it.
Your Christmas dinner just wouldn't be complete without classic pigs in blankets! This easy Christmas side dish takes Cumberland sausages and blankets them in streaky bacon, coating with a fragrant honey, mustard and rosemary sauce before cooking
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.
These dark and dramatic mince pies are inspired by that vintage classic the Black Forest gateau: they make a thoughtful and very tasty gift.
Layer smoked salmon onto blinis or rye bread for easy but elegant canapés
Delicious stem ginger and oat cookies are a welcome companion to a steaming cup of milky coffee. Made using golden syrup, rolled oats and both ground and stem ginger, these chewy, crunchy treats can be ready in under half an hour.
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.
Wow dinner party guests with a celebratory pasta dish ready in just 15 minutes.
Devils on horseback are quite often served at Christmas but there's no reason to limit yourself to the holiday season. They are so easy to prepare, any day can be an occasion if these bacon-wrapped goodies are on offer
Bursting with flavour, these chicken skewers are perfect for a party
Make something different this Christmas with cookery writer and food blogger, Zuza Zak's Makowiec – a Polish and Slavic poppy seed cake. Zuza says: "Makowiec is a much-loved cake because you can play around with the filling – some add candied orange peel, others chopped dried apricots. I’ve gone for a simple version – the filling is smooth and easy to work with."
Chef, author and TV presenter, Kwoklyn Wan shares his simple, yet totally delicious twist on sesame prawn toast. Kwoklyn says: "Christmas is a time for sharing, and a plate stacked high with glistening, golden sesame chicken toasts is the perfect festive finger food for a gathering."
This cranberry and goat's cheese tart recipe is the perfect party food to feed a crowd
This roasted chestnuts recipe with sugar, spice and all things nice is the ideal fireside treat for Christmas
If you fancy something a little different to enjoy over the festive period, then you have to give this smashed potato salad a go. It's topped with streaky bacon, shredded sprouts and lots of fresh herbs for big festive flavours. Serve as a fun side dish, as part of a party spread or as a way to use up Christmas leftovers.
This dairy and egg-free cake recipe is the perfect vegan chocolate cake recipe for an indulgent treat or for serving up for a special occasion.
Impress your guests at your next drinks party with these fabulous Asian-inspired pork canapés: everyone will be coming back for seconds, guaranteed.
These sweet potato rounds are perfect for a special occasion or as part of a festive feast. They are easy to make and can be prepared ahead, so there’s no hassle on the day. The roasted sweet potato discs make a delicious base for a whipped feta topping, s
The best presents are often the ones you make - why not try these simple, Italian snow-like treats
The woody-smokiness of salmon and the delicate fragrance of chives are mixed with luxurious soured cream in this elegant festive canapé
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.
Try this delicious vegan stew as part of a sharing platter next time you're hosting. Or, double up portions to enjoy as a warm and comforting dinner.
This wintery pud is easy to whip up and loaded with festive flavours. Layer spiced whipped cream with cherry almond stollen and apple sauce. Don't forget the extra spoonful of caramel sauce for extra indulgence.
Easy, quick and super cheesy, these air-fryer mozzarella balls are perfect for sport snacking. With a crispy coating of chilli tortilla chips and a spicy sriracha and tomato dipping sauce, these are the ultimate game-day snack.