New Year's Eve recipes
Get the New Year started in style with a selection of glamorous party puds, cocktails and canapés to suit the poshest of parties.
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Brie & pecan bites
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These cheesy bites are a great addition when you're hosting a drinks party with canapés
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Merry cherry fizz
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Start your celebrations in style with a glass of pretty fizz - cherry brandy, kirsch, amaretto and vodka, topped up with sparking grape juice
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Dolcelatte-stuffed figs
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Simple yet impressive stuffed figs make lovely canapés and only take 15 minutes to make
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Ceviche
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If you're entertaining this year, do it with gusto, says Matt Tebutt. He starts his festive meals with this classic dish
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Prawn & chorizo skewers with gremolata
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Entice your guests to the buffet table with the flavourful combination of prawn and chorizo
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Thai mango, chilli & lime cups
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Serve these quick, zingy vegetarian nibbles at your next party
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Mini Mont Blancs
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These bite-sized puddings are ideal for finger food and cocktail parties
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Glazed pears with dolcelatte, rocket & pata negra
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Gordon Ramsay's super stylish but simple canapé can be made a few hours in advance so you can relax before your party
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Cinnamon & star anise cured salmon
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Gordon Ramsay's simple recipe for curing salmon can be used for festive canapés and starters
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Prawn, chorizo & tomato kebabs
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Gordon Ramsay creates a fantastic tasting combination of flavours, all contained in one bite-sized hot canapé
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Pesto & tomato pasta with crispy crumbs
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This simple yet special storecupboard supper will save the day if you need to rustle something up with a moment's notice
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Easy cheese fondue
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Using mild cheese means everyone in the family can enjoy this classic starter
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Mushroom butter on toast
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This make-ahead starter delivers all the flavour of mushrooms on toast without any last-minute frying
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Salmon with lemon orzo
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A zesty, fresh way of cooking salmon fillet that's speedy and cheap too
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Spelt risotto with pancetta & peas
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Give other grains a go, try an alternative to the usual rice risotto with this tasty and cheap pearled spelt dish
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Cauliflower cheese tart
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Take a comfort food favourite and turn it into something grown up and smart.
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Lamb & spinach curry
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Indian spices pack a punch and bring warming flavours to this simple one-pot supper dish
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Salted caramel chocolate torte
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Indulge guests at your next party with this impressive dessert. A touch of salt really sets off the caramel and dark chocolate
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Parma ham with figs & dolcelatte
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Why not give your Christmas lunch a bit of Italian flair and flavour?
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Gino's spicy aperitivo
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A spicy cocktail to get your party started - you can buy the grappa at most off-licences
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Champagne cocktail
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Ring in the New Year with a high-impact cocktail that leaves you plenty of time to celebrate
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Chorizo, rocket & red pepper rolls
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An easy little nibble to perk up the canapés at your New Year's party
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Mini cheese fondue with dippers
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A pot of cheese indulgence for a stylish canapé party
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Champagne jelly shots
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Kids' jelly is all grown up with these speedy little canapé shots
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Cranberry, fresh pear & cinnamon bubbles
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Wonderfully Christmas-scented fizz - a brilliant way to get the party started
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Saudi Champagne
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Treat your guests to an exotic pre-dinner drink (non-alcoholic, but you could add gin if you fancied)
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Quails' eggs with pink peppercorn salt
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Treat your guests to these pretty little eggs, leave a bit of the speckled shell on for added interest
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Open flower dumplings
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These Chinese nibbles look fiddly, but they're actually very easy to make, and healthy too
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Campari & blood orange fizz
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Campari makes its stylish comeback in this New Year's party cocktail
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Mini roasties with crème fraîche
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These speedy canapés are the best food for your New Year's party
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Prosciutto, pear & rocket rolls
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Try this stylish and quick canapé idea, perfect for a relaxed party with friends
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Teriyaki beef & lettuce cups
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Add a taste of Asia to your next party with these irresistible, easy-to-pick-up finger food favourites
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Savoury party bites
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Impressive, quick and easy nibbles to serve at parties or with drinks
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Halloumi skewers with parsley & lemon salsa
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Try this stylish and quick canapé idea, perfect for a relaxed party with friends
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Sweet potato stackers
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For an added kick to these canapes, try swapping the lemon juice for a teaspoon of mustard in the mayo
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Braised beef in red wine
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A hearty classic that tastes even better when made a day or two in advance
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Slow roast shoulder of pork
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If you're entertaining a crowd, keep the cooking laid-back but delicious with this tender roast pork and homemade apple sauce
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Chicken liver & raisin pâté
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This delicious, unashamedly rich starter is the sort of dish that makes entertaining stress-free, as it can be made up to three days ahead
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Pears with chocolate sauce
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A good recipe for chocolate sauce is invaluable. Put everything out on the table and let everyone help themselves
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Glamorous fairy cakes
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A retro twist to a childhood favourite - decorate for any occasion
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Chocolate & chestnut truffle torte
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This glamorous dessert makes the perfect festive centrepiece for a posh Christmas party
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