
Christmas canapé recipes
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Rosemary polenta bites with peperonata
Serve our rosemary polenta bites with peperonata as canapés or a starter ahead of a celebration. They're ideal for a special occasion such as Christmas
Beetroot & rye tartines
If you're keen to rustle up lighter party nibbles for a celebration, these low-calorie beetroot tartines with pastrami or mackerel are ideal
Cured salmon stuffed with latkes
Indulge in salmon stuffed with latkes, a wonderful fusion dish of Christmas and Hanukkah traditions from GF readers Jonathan Chovancek and Lauren Mote
Cauliflower cheese rolls
Impress guests with our creamy cauliflower cheese rolls. These easy canapés are wrapped in crunchy filo pastry and topped with sesame seeds
Baked ham hock pots
Save time and energy at Christmas with these easy, no-fuss baked ham hock pots as a starter. They’re great to begin a Christmas menu and set the festive mood
Date, blue cheese & pancetta polenta stacks
Serve these date, blue cheese and pancetta polenta stacks as canapés at a party. Try a veggie twist by using chopped toasted nuts instead of pancetta for crunch
Cucumber prawn cocktail cups
Rustle up these cucumber prawn cocktail cups for a speedy starter. Ideal at Christmas time, they‘re served on lettuce leaves and topped with crispy shallots.
Brie & cranberry twists
Get creative with filo pastry and serve up stylish canapés, with creamy French cheese and sweet fruit
Deep-fried olives
Coat feta-stuffed olives with juniper-flavoured breadcrumbs to make these easy canapés. Serve on skewers with a lemon and vermouth mayonnaise on the side
Hot smoked salmon & beetroot platter
Serve this smoked salmon dish as a starter on a special occasion such as at Christmas. With beetroot, rocket and walnuts, it‘s full of colour and texture.
Cheese & pineapple canapés
Spruce up cheese and pineapple with these tasty halloumi, sesame and mint canapés. Perfect for entertaining, they use just four ingredients
Potato cakes with smoked salmon & cream cheese
Irish potato cakes, or farls, make a delicious base for these smoked salmon, cream cheese and caperberry canapés - simply slice into squares and serve
Vegetable samosas
Serve up these crisp vegan samosas as a tasty starter or side dish with your favourite curry. They also make great buffet food for your next party.
Pecan-stuffed dates
Make these easy stuffed dates as a canapé, or for after-dinner nibbles. Ideal for when you have lots of mouths to feed or looking for a new way to enjoy dates for Iftar
Buckwheat & spelt chrain blinis
Make these salmon, buckwheat and spelt chrain blinis ahead and heat them up as a hassle-free party canapé or plated as a starter. They freeze really well, too
Mini jackfruit tacos with charred sweetcorn & gochujang mayo
Impress party guests with our jackfruit, sweetcorn and gochujang mayonnaise canapés. These vegetarian bites are modern and creative, yet surprisingly simple to make
Chicken & basil meatballs
Serve these Thai chicken chicory bites and roasted pepper skewers when you're next entertaining. Both make great low-calorie, healthy dinner party canapés
Furikake devilled eggs
Try furikake – a Japanese seasoning – in this easy retro canapé with a hint of wasabi and pickled ginger. The seasoning is traditionally sprinkled on rice
Easy sausage rolls
Eat these family-friendly sausage rolls with a chutney or pickle. They make a great snack for a party buffet
Carrot & caraway crackers
If you're catering for vegans at a party, make these easy carrot canapés that everyone will love. Top with a sprig of dill and a vegetable crisp to impress
Luxury hummus
Use good-quality chickpeas to give this vegan hummus a really silky feel. Dips make perfect, easy party food to serve with crudités and warm pittas
Christmas dinner sausage roll
Combine the best bits of a Christmas dinner in one moreish bite with these canapés. Ideal for a festive buffet
Cheese & chorizo or prosciutto skewers
Enjoy brochettes two ways with manchego and chorizo or prosciutto, mozzarella and basil - ideal for a picnic. For young kids, simply slide them off the stick
Oysters with apple & horseradish dressing
Drizzle apple and horseradish dressing over oysters for a sophisticated seafood starter to share. Serve on a bed of ice or rock salt with sprigs of dill