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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Salt beef on rye bread with mustard sauce
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- Ready in 10 mins
This quick canapé of traditional Jewish salt beef with a twist has the wow factor despite taking only minutes to make
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Crab & avocado sesame toasts
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- Ready in 12 mins
This quick canapé can be prepared in minutes by simply assembling the fish and guacamole on crostini bread
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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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- Ready in 15 mins
Simple yet impressive stuffed figs make lovely canapés and only take 15 minutes to make
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Ceviche
- Ready in 1 hr 20 mins
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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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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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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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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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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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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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
- Ready in 15 hrs
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 - learn how to make fairy cakes then 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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Herb & pepper crusted rib of beef
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Planning a dinner party? James Martin's crusted roast beef will wow your guests
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Party vol-au-vents
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Use our foolproof recipe for retro puff pastry cases then pack them high with savoury fillings for a party canapé
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Mini New York cheesecakes
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Everyone's favourite dessert is now bitesize! This simple-to-make traybake can be cut into mini bites for the ultimate sweet canapé
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Maple-mustard pulled pork
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Coat your pork shoulder with a sweet mustard glaze then slow-roast for soft, tender meat that just falls apart
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Fig & prosciutto pizzettas
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Impress when entertaining with these mini pizzas topped with creamy mozzarella, sweet fruit and salty Italian ham
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Stickiest-ever BBQ ribs with chive dip
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Slow cook these American-style pork ribs so they're really tender then coat in an irresistibly sweet, sticky sauce
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Celebration cupcakes
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Make these individual party sponges ahead then follow our suggestions for decorating and icing
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Home-style chicken curry
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A rustic and authentic quick Indian one-pot packed with tonnes of hot Asian spices and fragrant coriander
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Pea & feta toasts
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This spin on bruschetta tops baguette slices with crushed peas, mint and salty cheese - great for canapés
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Thai chicken skewers
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Grilled chicken kebab skewers marinated in fragrant Asian spices make the perfect easy canapé
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