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!
This delicious boozy butter with a citrus hit is lovely melted over Christmas pud for dessert, or spread on toasted buns for a fancy festive breakfast. You can even freeze it!
This cranberry and goat's cheese tart recipe is the perfect party food to feed a crowd
An impressive-looking yet easy dinner party starter for four. The best thing about these no-cook smoked salmon, prawn and avocado parcels is that they can be made in advance, a real gift when entertaining as any host will agree.
Make this easy, stylish starter on Christmas Eve, then simply slice to serve the following day
Sweet, firm, white scallops and the paprika-hot orange oil of smoky chorizo are delicious when cooked together – plus this salad, which is bursting with summer flavours, only takes ten minutes to make.
These classic vol-au-vents are made decadent with creamy mushrooms piled high through the centre of a light and airy puff pastry case.
A rich and wonderful lamb's liver pâté that goes best with lightly toasted (and slightly sweet) brioche, this recipe isn't for the faint of heart. It is, however, perfect for those who want to indulge themselves and delve into the world of classic French gastronomy.
Take a shortcut and use an air-fryer to cook your aubergines and create this wonderfully creamy Levantine dip, baba ganoush. Serve with homemade warm flatbreads for an impressive starter or side at a dinner party – or for relaxed weekend feasting.
Recipes don't get much more comforting than this warming carrot and chestnut soup. Cooked chestnuts give the soup a deliciously nutty flavour and depth while finely grated Gruyere provides a lush and moreish mouthfeel.
These potted prawns with melba toast will make an impressive starter at your dinner party. Helpfully, they can be prepared hours in advance and kept in the fridge until your guests arrive. Wait until the last minute to make the melba toast to keep it nice and crisp.
This may be called a sausage roll but it is in fact made from cranberries, pecans and turkey: a christmassy spin on the British favourite. Ready in no time, the filling is wrapped in buttery puff pastry then baked until perfectly golden and crisp.
Scallops are impossible to resist on restaurant menus, but cooked at home, are cheaper and taste just as good. For this recipe, scallops are seared in oil, then roasted for a few minutes with parmesan and chives.
This retro favourite has had a lovely makeover. Traditional Marie Rose is replaced by a crème fraîche with lemon, garlic and paprika. This powerful sauce is a brilliant match for the large prawns and crunchy little gem.
These spicy tostadas are made to be enjoyed as canapés with cocktails. Prawn, avocado, red chilli, coriander and lime combine for a Mexican flavour sensation. Be sure to leave enough time for marinating.
Forget sausages on sticks, impress guests with every mouthful of these tasty bites! Smoked salmon tartare is a classic and elegant appetizer that is both quick to prepare and cook, making it the perfect party food.
Pinchos – or pintxos – are a traditional drinking snack that can be found strewn across bars and restaurants in northern Spain. This version, made with pork tenderloin and sweet bell peppers, makes for an impressive, meaty appetizer.
Transform pre-prepared garlic bread into the ultimate Christmas snack using just 3 ingredients. Try topping with cooked bacon or pancetta to take this garlic baguette to the next level.
Smoked salmon and avocado on toast gets a Christmassy makeover with the delicious additions of goat's cheese, pickled red onion and seedy rye sourdough. Serve with Buck's fizz for a special start to Christmas Day.
In search of a dairy and gluten-free side dish this Christmas? Try roasting cauliflower. Here it's gently spiced with cumin and topped with honey, fresh parsley and gems of pomegranate
If you're rustling up a platter of party food, then you'll want to include these crispy-coated tender chicken pieces.
Get your Christmas day off to a sweet and spicy start with these chilli cheese and pineapple skewers
Create a Christmas market vibe with a spread to feed a crowd without busting the budget
Get your Christmas feast started right with this simple, flavoursome, veggie starter ready in just 25 minutes
Stretch prosciutto crudo and Parmesan further with this ham and cheese pastry tart traybake! This impressive centrepiece is sure to be a showstopper at any festive dinner party.
This delicious ham hock terrine is filled with apricots and cornichons
When in season, the humble asparagus is one of our favourite vegetables. Boiled spears of the spring veg are draped in serrano ham and a generous scattering of buttery manchego cheese in this easy recipe. An excellent starter for a dinner party or family get-together.
Originating from New York, this classic American Waldorf salad recipe is great for a healthy lunch or simple side dish.
Make a batch of these tasty frittata bites filled with gorgeous smoked salmon and flavoursome cherry tomatoes, served with a dollop of buttery béarnaise sauce
This wonderful winter pie recipe is packed with warming flavours of cayenne and cumin.