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Party & buffet food ideas

Entertain friends and family with our pick of delicious recipes! We have it all, from tasty starters and salads to impressive mains and sides to scrumptious desserts.

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All you need to transform a shop-bought naan into a personal pizza is a few simple ingredients and a bit of kitchen know-how.
Naan bread pizzas
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Turn cocktail sausages into a delightful dairy-free canapé that will keep your party guests happy
Sage and apple crostini
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For an easy canapé recipe that's vegetarian and gluten-free, these delicious honey-drizzled dates stuffed with goat's cheese and almonds and flavoured with thyme, are a definite winner
Stuffed dates with goat's cheese and almonds
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Sweet and juicy pears are the perfect partner for creamy Manchego in this easy cheese tart recipe
Pear and cheese tarts
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This easy lime meringue tarts recipe is ready in just 10 minutes and is the perfect treat for summer parties.
Mini lime meringue tarts
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Need a last-minute gift idea? Delight chocolate-lovers with these homemade marzipan and chocolate truffles that are so easy to make
Chocolate marzipan truffles
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These vegan truffles make the perfect sweet Easter treat or edible gift. Chocolate ganache is simple to make and forms the creamy base of these decadent truffles when cooled, whilst a touch of salted caramel makes them extra special.
Salted caramel truffles
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These sweet little pastel-hued meringues are pretty as a picture. The meringue is coloured with pink, orange and purple swirls and filled with a vanilla flavoured frosting.
Pretty pastel meringues
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This vegan meringues recipe gives crisp, chewy meringue, topped with passion fruit, kiwi, oranges and pineapple – the perfect post-dinner sweet treat
Vegan meringues topped with exotic fruits
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Popular crowd pleasers recipes

Pistachio and marzipan logs
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A super easy idea for an edible Christmas gift, these marzipan logs are delicious and really quick to make, too.
  • Serves 16
  • 10 mins to prepare and 5mins to cook, plus 1hr cooling
  • 215 calories
Victoria sponge cake
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Named after Queen Victoria, this quintessentially British bake is simplicity at its best; sweet strawberry jam and pillowy soft cream, sandwiched between two light sponge cakes and a dusting of icing sugar
  • Serves 8
  • 45 mins
  • 443 calories
Vegan Victoria sponge
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Victoria sponge gets a vegan makeover. This gorgeous cake contains no eggs or dairy and is filled with vegan vanilla buttercream and strawberry jam. An decadent treat, that is much less indulgent than it seems.
  • Serves 12
  • 65 mins
  • 433 calories
Bakewell tart
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This fragrant almond tart is a classic British dessert and true family favourite. This traditional Bakewell tart recipe includes buttery homemade pastry with a thick layer of raspberry jam and a soft frangipane topping.
  • Serves 12
  • 40 mins to prepare and 1 hr 10 mins to cook
  • 485 calories
Rainbow cake
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This vibrant, six-tiered rainbow creation is a guaranteed showstopper
  • Serves 18
  • 1 hr 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook
  • 602 calories
Carrot cupcakes
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Cupcakes usually means no arguments over who got the bigger slice. These gorgeous cinnamon and carrot numbers are topped with an irresistible cream cheese icing and desiccated coconut. Practically one of your five-a-day.
  • Serves 10
  • 70 mins
  • 354 calories
Carrot cake with walnuts
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Whatever the occasion, this carrot cake is sure to impress. With warming cinnamon, crunchy walnuts and velvety cream cheese frosting, it's a real winner.
  • Serves 10
  • 115 mins
  • 736 calories
Chocolate pancakes
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Swap plain pancakes for these rich chocolatey pancakes for an indulgent brunch. Serve with fresh berries and whipped cream or yoghurt for a morning treat.
  • Serves 4
  • 10 mins to prepare, 30 mins to rest and 15 mins to cook
  • 296 calories

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