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Good things really do come in small packages when it comes to party food - from moreish dips to perfect mini mouthfuls. If you're throwing a party, look no further than our tempting selection of shareable, bitesize ideas.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Celebrate the season with this pretty forest fruits punch. Garnished with a honey-biscuit glass rim, apple stars and frozen berries, this cocktail has guaranteed wow factor!
Get the party started with this festive, fruity cocktail inspired by the classic negroni. Bitter-sweet flavours of vermouth, Campari and gin are garnished with pomegranate juice and twists of orange. Cheers!
Try this easy non-alcoholic punch for a pretty Christmas mocktail. With festive cranberry and pomegranate juices, this sparkling punch takes just 5 mins to mix together for an easy way to serve a party crowd.
This white port and tonic could be your new favourite cocktail. It has a gorgeous mix of flavours – sweet blackberries, zingy lime and fresh mint – and is a great one to serve at Christmas. Cheers!
With dark rum, sweet Advocaat and warming winter spices, this gingerbread twist on classic Christmas eggnog is the ideal festive tipple
Add a sweet, festive twist to a classic mojito recipe with a surprising secret ingredient – marmalade!
Swap the mulled wine and warm up this winter with this hot buttered cognac recipe. Infuse cognac with plenty of festive spices and serve warm for a cosy Christmas drink idea.
The classic Irish mudslide gets a makeover with the help of triple chocolate ice cream
Inspired by the classic dark and stormy cocktail, this Christmas version uses ginger syrup for extra festive flavours. Try serving this up at your next Christmas party to show off your cocktail making skills.
Marmalade lends this delicious cocktail a homely citric-sweetness. Combined with the glittery rims on the champagne glasses and the elegantly fragrant bubbles of the prosecco, there is no cocktail more perfect for toasting in the festive season.
A wintry version of the classic peach Bellini, perfect for the Christmas holidays
For a Christmas cocktail that's sure to warm you up on cosy nights in, try classic mulled wine with an aromatic vermouth twist
Make Christmas special with this sparkling clementine prosecco cocktail. Jazz up a bottle of prosecco with fruity orange liqueur and tangy clementine juice for a truly festive party tipple.
We've given Aperol spritz a festive spin with cranberry juice and rosemary. Make this in a jug ahead of time, then pour when your guests arrive - the perfect Christmas party cocktail.
The warming hug-in-a-sip hot toddy was the inspiration behind these dessert canapé cakes made with honey, lemon and whisky.
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.
This is tiramisu like you've never known before - ground ginger, crystalised ginger and ginger nuts transform this traditional Italian dessert into a spiced seasonal show-stopper. Serving 12, this needs to be on your Christmas dessert table!
Grab a blanket, put on a film and get cosy with this grown-up, rum-spiced hot chocolate recipe. Serve piled high with whipped cream and grated dark chocolate. Ready in just 10 minutes, it's ideal for winter gatherings and Christmas parties too.
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.
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.
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."
A jar of mincemeat works wonders in this twist on a traditional baklava. We've added mixed spice and orange liqueur to make it even more festive. Wonderful for a party spread or teatime treat after Christmas shopping!
Bitterballen are deep-fried meaty balls, similar to croquettes, that come from Holland. Tender beef is mixed with a roux then rolled into balls and coated in breadcrumbs. Delicious served alongside Dijon mustard for dipping!
Here's a chutney with a difference! It's actually a rich fruit compote made with frozen berries and infused with sloe gin. The sour-sweet flavours balance wonderfully with a variety of cheeses and it's so easy to make. Prep in 20 minutes then allow to cool before your guests arrive – they'll be intrigued and impressed!
Here's our version of the Bloody Maria – a twist on the classic Bloody Mary cocktail that features tequila in place of vodka. There's still the savoury-tomatey flavours you love in a Bloody Mary – with a spicy, Mexican-style edge! It's the perfect drink to serve at grown-up Halloween gatherings and Bonfire Night parties.
Tabbouleh is a wonderfully flavoursome and fragrant sharing dish for summer feasts, but is delicious enjoyed all year round. This autumnal twist features sweet Cox apples and earthy kale. Keep it in the fridge for a wholesome lunch or serve it as part of a get-together meal.
These smoked salmon and cream cheese canapés have a lovely kick thanks to the wasabi. They’re quick, simple and ideal for serving at a cocktail party
An elegant starter that's colourful, light and quick to prepare, this smoked salmon recipe is just the ticket to kick off the proceedings on Christmas Day
Top crispy fried tortillas with slow-cooked, Mexican-spiced beef and a pineapple salsa in this street food classic. Making 10 tostada, this is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for your summer gatherings, and you can even freeze leftovers.