Eurovision party recipes
Get your friends together for a night of Euro-themed fun. Select a dish from your chosen country, don a national costume, get your hands on the local tipple and let the musical mayhem begin... Here are some dishes to get you inspired.
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Boom Bang-a-Bang chicken cups

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Classic British Coronation chicken gets a makeover, served in Little Gem lettuce leaves with peanut and coconut sauce
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Cheesy chips

- Ready in 40 mins
A real guilty pleasure, these Parmesan-topped French fries with a creamy cheese, mustard and chive dip will feed a crowd in fine fashion
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Douze-pointe pies

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In ode to the Eurovision Song Contest, these shortcrust pies contain Spanish pepper, Greek cheese and Polish pierogi fillings
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Waterloo sunsets

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Peach melba comes in cocktail form with this retro vanilla vodka and peach schnapps combo, complete with layered effect
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Lamb koftas
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- Ready in 30 mins
With only 5 ingredients, these lean meatballs couldn't be any easier to make
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Moules frites

- Ready in 30 mins
Gordon's moules frites are a treat and easier than you may think to make. Spoil someone today...
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Cardamom whirls

- Ready in 2 hrs 30 mins
These beautifully spiced Swedish-style pastries are fantastic with a cup of coffee
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Raspberry chocolate torte

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This cake takes the Austrian sachertorte to new heights. The raspberry filling adds a bright fruitiness that makes it seem far less rich than it really is. Serve in small slices
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Creamy Swedish meatballs
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Love meatballs but worry about the fat content? This low-fat version will be a real treat
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Herrings rolled with mustard & pancetta

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Securing the fillets with cocktail sticks is a neat way of cooking enough fish for four without it being fiddly
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One-pot chicken chasseur

- Ready in 1 hr 50 mins
This French bistro classic is easy to make at home and fabulous with creamy mash or crusty bread
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Malmo meatball subs

- Ready in 55 mins
Serve a sandwich with a difference - these Swedish meatball rolls are flavoured with caraway and served with cucumber, dill and cranberry
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Caramelised apple & walnut strudel

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A warming autumnal pudding full of fruit and spices
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Bucks fizzers

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Chocolate orange mousse, Prosecco cream and tingly sherbet - if you're entertaining a crowd, they'll love this dessert with a twist
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Pork goulash with herby dumplings
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- Ready in 1 hr 55 mins
Goulash makes a great freezer standby - just the job when you're pushed for time, but want the comfort of a stew
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Norwegian cream cake
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- Ready in 1 hr 15 mins
Good Food reader Per Kind shares his recipe for a huge fruit-filled cake, perfect for a big Easter buffet
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Polish sausage soup
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- Ready in 40 mins
Polish food is becoming increasingly popular in British supermarkets so experiment with new ingredients
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Easiest ever paella
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- Ready in 30 mins
Think paella's too much of a challenge? Think again, this easy recipe makes it foolproof and is full of fantastic flavour
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Portuguese braised steak & onions

- Ready in 2 hrs 35 mins
In Portugal this braise would be served with fried potatoes or rice, but it goes just as well with a pillow of buttery mash
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Custard tart with nutmeg pastry
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- Ready in 1 hr 50 mins
There's something so honest about a custard tart, simply topped with a grating of nutmeg
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Black velvet baby cakes

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These gorgeous Guinness puds are an indulgent treat - and perfect for St Patrick's Day on 17 March
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Cheesy Swiss bake

- Ready in 1 hr 5 mins
A hearty Alpine-style bake with rich cheese and smoky bacon – ideal after a day on the slopes…or just a walk round the park
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Turkish one-pan eggs & peppers (Menemen)
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- Ready in 35 mins
This gutsy dish is genuine street food and a brilliant family dish for brunch, lunch or supper.
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Paprika pork
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This superhealthy pork one-pot is a midweek miracle. Serve with rice or noodles for an everyday favourite
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Greek lamb with orzo

- Ready in 2 hrs 55 mins
Entertaining doesn't have to equal stress, this spruced up one-pot is perfect for people with little time for preparation
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Melanzane parmigiana

- Ready in 1 hr 55 mins
Meaning 'aubergine Parmesan' in Italian, this vegetarian bake with tomato and cheese is ideal for entertaining
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Mini creamy mushroom pies
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- Ready in 1 hr 10 mins
Individual party pies with vegetarian garlicky filling, flavoured with caraway for a Scandinavian feel
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