What do you do when you just want something to tide you - or the kids - over until dinner? Or when you need a quick nibble or two for friends have dropped by for a visit? Snacks are the answer! We've got lots of ideas for snacks - salty, sweet and savoury - that make snack time delicious and fun. Tuck into this amazing collection of easy snack recipes now.
This easy Christmas biscuits recipe is a great family-friendly bake. Cut out a range of festive shapes from the spiced orange dough and get creative decorating with pretty coloured icing. You could even bake an extra batch of dough and freeze it for another baking and decorating session. Find out how to make Christmas biscuits for lots of festive fun!
Looking for the best Christmas cake recipe? Get your festive bake on with this traditional Christmas cake recipe, featuring a rich fruit and nut cake, marzipan layer and snow-effect icing. This makes a fabulous festive centrepiece on Christmas Day or any gathering, or treat yourself to a slice after some Christmas sales shopping! Find out how to bake Christmas cake with our easy-to-follow recipe and cook's tips.
Combining all your favourite banana bread flavours into a simple bake, these delicious cookies offer soft-in-the-middle, crisp-on-the-outside textures with the bonus of being a healthier treat to enjoy with your cuppa.
Is there anything better than sausage rolls for a party or gathering? We certainly don’t think so! Unless, of course, you upgrade them by combining the usual sausage meat with a stuffing mix in these 20-minute wonders. Another A-star for the air-fryer.
Celebrate Bonfire Night with these sizzling, spicy sausage subs. They're topped with charred smoky veg and cheese for an epic sandwich that's packed with fireworks of flavour.
These fruity muffins are the perfect teatime bake or lunchbox snack. They're light, luscious and gluten-free, so suitable for coeliac diets. Bake a batch for the freezer and you'll always have a treat to hand!
Make this gluten-free lemon drizzle cake recipe (made using gluten-free flour and ground almonds), studded with poppyseeds and finished with a drizzle of tangy lemon icing, for an easy afternoon tea bake.
Simple yet striking, this pretty sharing wreath makes fab Christmas party food or Boxing Day buffet fare. Don't be put off by the prep time – most of it is slow-roasting the garlic. You can top the crostini with whatever you fancy – we've gone for goat's cheese, Parma ham and figs.
These moreish little pinwheels are packed with bold flavours, inspired by a classic British sandwich. Fun to serve at parties or as tasty savoury snack, you can make-and-freeze ahead – if you can wait that long to eat them!
Is it popcorn or honeycomb? It's both! This indulgent treat is perfect for Bonfire night or a special sofa snack. What's more, it's vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free, so almost everyone can tuck into this crunchy, chewy, sweet and salty delight.
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.
Chocolate and beetroot is a classic combo in a cake – the beetroot adds an earthy sweetness that works harmoniously with rich dark chocolate. In this chocolate beetroot cake recipe, we've added a creamy icing and tangy blackberry and beetroot drizzle. This is one special teatime treat!
Yes, you can create a delicious flapjack in the microwave and it doesn't need to contain butter or oil! This tasty, fruit-packed recipe is ideal for toddlers, suitable for the 12+ months weaning stage*, but kids of all ages will want a square! Ready in just 10 minutes, this is a great speedy snack to add to your weaning recipes.
Take a shortcut to Italy with our easy spin on a seafood fritto misto, made in the air-fryer
When it comes to adding flavour, salt isn’t the only answer. We’ve mixed up some of the best alternatives for the ultimate seasoning
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.
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.
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!
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."
With a spiced pumpkin cheesecake base and a melting s'mores topping, these tasty little bites are perfect for your Halloween party spreads. Or simply bake a batch for a cute teatime treat – you can use butternut squash if pumpkin isn't available.
Who says mincemeat is only for mince pies? Its rich, spiced flavour makes it an ideal ingredient for a whole host of Christmas baking ideas. Try this twist on the classic shortcake recipe for a delightful festive dessert or teatime treat.
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.
Jazz up leftover croissants with a luxe filling of pistachio frangipane and dark chocolate then bake until crisp, golden and gooey. Serve for breakfast for the ultimate indulgence or for dessert. It's the treat you didn't know you needed.
Sweet, fresh and zesty, this twist on the classic prawn cocktail is the best way to get your festivities underway
With ground ginger and cinnamon, these festive gingerbread people are packed with Christmas flavour.
In Japan, it's popular to eat fried chicken during the festive season. Try serving it up as a canapé for your next Christmas party and it's sure to go down a treat.
Take your guests senses to new heights with these creamy, smoky, crunchy, toasty delights.
Level up your party snacks with these roasted nuts, gently spiced with ginger and chilli.
Get the kids to roll up their sleeves and help make these tasty and simple mini chicken sausage rolls. You can serve them up on picnics, pop them into packed lunches or pile them high at kid's parties
Top a classic rocky road base with jelly sweets and marshmallow spider webs for a spooky sweet treat. This Halloween rocky road is just perfect for parties and trick-or-treating.
Give Christmas veg a makeover with this festive party snack
These mince pies are ultra fruity and fresh, crammed with deliciously juicy clementines and cranberries.
Bake a batch of vegetarian sausage rolls for a crowd-pleasing snack, whether at a Boxing Day buffet or a family picnic. With a creamy spinach and ricotta filling wrapped in crisp puff pastry, these easy bakes are sure to go down a treat.