A super-spooky savoury treat to serve at your Halloween party, these delicious pork pies are filled with succulent sausage meat, herby stuffing and a fiery chilli chutney. Cut out ghoulish faces from the pastry lids and you have the perfect pies for Halloween!
Spooky, slimy and super-snackable, this oozy green popcorn recipe, complete with googly eyes is perfect for a spooky movie night. Coated in a sweet white chocolate slime, this homemade Halloween popcorn is easy to make and fun to eat, too.
With sweet dates and earthy walnuts, this soda bread is delicious in its own right, but the addition of salted honey elevates it to something special. Serve with soups, stews or alongside a starter or cheeseboard.
A lovely vegetarian Middle Eastern inspired canapé made with aubergine, tahini and pomegranate seeds. Put together a platter of these for your next gathering and they’ll all be coming back for more.
This rich vegan and gluten-free pâté derives its powerful flavour from a mix of dried porcini and fresh chestnut and wild mushrooms.
Who doesn't love Black Forest gateau? So here's a tart inspired by Black Forest flavours, made from a readymade pastry case (no one will ever guess!). The filling of chocolate custard, black cherries in kirsch and double cream is luscious and indulgent, just as festive desserts should be!
This decadent pudding is vegan, dairy- and gluten-free, so everyone can get stuck in
A classic bake during Christmas festive season, these mince pie stars are a nice alternative to the standard shape, prepared ahead these will save you time during this busy time of year.
Impress party guests with these little lemon tarts made with shop-bought pastry cases and a creamy lemon curd filling.
Earthy and buttery chestnuts take this incredible Christmas dessert to the next level
A simple but stylish DIY dessert platter to please those with a sweet tooth this Christmas
Start your Christmas prep early with this fabulous freeze-ahead chocolate and peppermint dessert. Combining the rich flavour of dark chocolate and refreshing mint, you’ll thank us later…
Add some Middle Eastern-inspired finishing touches to readymade houmous and you have an attractive and delicious dip that will hold it own amongst homemade! Stir spices and olive oil through houmous, top with pomegranate seeds, oil and mint and serve at your festive gatherings – and beyond!
Channel your favourite Mexican flavours into this mini sweetcorn fritters recipe for a colourful canapé. The crispy golden fritters are loaded up with chilli, coriander and spring onions then topped with a dollop of smashed avocado for the perfect bite.
A simple starter that is ready in no time and will be a real crowd-pleaser
This simple Mediterranean-inspired pinwheel recipe is an easy 5-ingredient canapé. Spread olives and blitzed sundried tomatoes over puff pastry then roll and slice into delicate spirals for a vegan savoury bake - perfect made ahead of time.
Pile up your favourite Mexican flavours on crisp baguette for these easy Mexican crostini. Prep a colourful salsa with black beans, tomatoes and avocado ahead of time, then spoon onto the crostini once your guests arrive for a stress-free veggie canapé.
Add some extra veg to classic falafel with this easy broccoli falafel recipe. A super simple canapé, these fluffy baked falafel are simply blitzed together before being rolled into balls, baked and topped with a drizzle of houmous.
Hosting a Christmas party this year? Make these baked falafel bites for a gluten-free and vegan canapé - simply blitz in a food processor and bake until irresistibly crisp and golden.
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
The perfect Christmas canapé, the classic flavour pairing of smoked salmon and horseradish has been used to make these savoury eclairs all the more special
Impress your guests with these light party treats, made with fish goujons, crunchy pink slaw and creamy chive mayonnaise
Advocaat is a sort of Dutch eggnog, and, used in recipes like this one for fluffy cupcakes, lends a boozy, Christmassy richness to proceedings. With buttercream icing piped over the top, these little cakes will make an irresistible addition to your festive menus.
You've heard of pigs in blankets, but have you ever tried a fig in blanket? Maple glazed figs are wrapped in crispy bacon to make a great Christmas party canapé option.
Take your party food to the next level with these elegant bruschetta bites. Roasted garlic is stirred through ricotta with lemon, then piled onto toasted crostini with roasted tomatoes. Finish with a drizzle of balsamic glaze and serve up at your next Christmas party.
Impress your guests with this delicious bruschetta idea. Garlic and mushrooms are always a match made in food heaven, but particularly so when shiitake mushrooms and garlic come together. Serve on sourdough and drizzle with pesto.
Light, creamy and tangy, whipped cottage cheese makes a delicious base for a dip, and this ranch dip scores nutrition points for being high in protein and a source of vitamin B12. Whip it up in just 10 minutes, then dip in some crudités to boost your 5-a-day. Great for picnics, parties and healthy snacking.
Food writer Nargisse Benkabbou's homemade lemonade is inspired by the flavours of Morocco. Try adding a spoonful of orange blossom water for light floral and aromatic notes and serve over ice for the ultimate summer refresher.
This stunning raspberry cheesecake is a real showstopper and the perfect way to celebrate summer raspberries. It's simple to make too – no baking required. Prep the day before serving and allow to chill in the fridge overnight before decorating. The combo of mascarpone cream, fragrant raspberries and salty-sweet pistachios is really special.